Taylor Swift, born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, is an immensely popular and influential American singer-songwriter. She is known for her prolific songwriting, relatable lyrics, and versatility across various music genres, primarily country and pop. Swift’s career took off with her self-titled debut album in 2006, featuring hits like “Teardrops on My Guitar”
Nina Simone (born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was a trailblazing American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her distinctive contralto voice, combined with her virtuosic piano skills, made her a singular figure in the world of jazz, blues, and soul. Simone’s career began in the 1950s, initially focusing on
By RON TODT, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died Tuesday shortly after becoming ill on stage during a memorial service, officials said, describing her loss as a gut punch and struggling through emotion as they recalled her nearly four decades of service. Epps was attending a memorial service
By Maya Srikrishnan and Melissa Hellmann, The Center for Public Integrity Amia Edwards lives in Jackson, Miss. because she wants to make a difference. But in this majority-Black city, long starved for funding by the state’s mostly White legislature, that’s proved a steep challenge. The city’s recent water crisis came after years of chronic underfunding
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com After an investigation into allegations of D.C. child labor law violations, Chipotle Mexican Grill (Chipotle) has agreed to pay the city $322,400 and institute a new training and workplace compliance plan. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reportedly determined hundreds of instances of minors working more hours
A community leader’s death in British Columbia has strained already tense ties between two nations.
Azerbaijan’s defense ministry released video of attacks on what they said were military targets. Other videos from the region showed destruction in civilian areas.
An improbable run by the New Zealand Warriors has offered some excitement to counter the All Blacks’ recent misfortune.
Volodymyr Zelensky at the U.N.
A picture is emerging of some of the 77 people who died when the derelict building in Johannesburg where they were living went up in flames on Aug. 31.