Primary Wave Music and the Luther Vandross Estate have announced a new project, Luther Vandross Classic Christmas. It will release Nov. 3. The three-track EP will feature the soulful numbers “At Christmas Time” and “May Christmas Bring You Happiness.” It will also include a special bonus a cappella mix of “At Christmas Time.” The two songs
By Sandy Woods, Special to the AFRO Embarking on a journey toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is a significant step toward a more sustainable and compassionate way of living. Whether you’re motivated by environmental concerns, ethical reasons, or health benefits, transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle can be a rewarding experience. Let’s explore
By Maysoon Khan, The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An upstate New York judge who pointed a loaded handgun at a Black man during a 2015 court hearing was removed from office Oct. 19 by the state’s highest court. Justice Robert J. Putorti was a Whitehall Town and Village Court judge. He repeatedly emphasized
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban on hair-straightening and smoothing products that contain cancer-causing chemicals. Black women, who are historic consumers of the hair “relaxers,” may benefit most from the new rule if it’s adopted. The ban forbids the use of formaldehyde and other formaldehyde-releasing
The evacuation of Israeli towns and villages on the borders of Lebanon and Gaza amid escalating clashes is likely the largest in the country’s 75-year history, a local Israeli official said.
The latest deployment is in response to growing threats from Iran and its allies in the region. President Biden has warned Iran to not join the war against Hamas.
But the 20-truck shipment of food, water and medical supplies is only a fraction of what is needed to head off a catastrophe, officials say.
World leaders met in Cairo on Saturday to talk about de-escalating violence in Gaza. Hours later, they were still deeply divided.
A U.N. report documented cases in the southern regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, which remain partly under Moscow’s control.
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