Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota, is an iconic American singer-songwriter, poet, and Nobel laureate. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music. Dylan’s music spans various genres, including folk, rock, blues, and country. He is known for his
Stephen Stills, born on January 3, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, is an accomplished American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as a founding member of several influential bands, including Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Stills played a pivotal role in the folk-rock and rock scenes of the 1960s and 1970s.
Bruce Springsteen, born on September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is often referred to as “The Boss” and is one of the most iconic figures in rock music. Springsteen’s music is characterized by its evocative storytelling, anthemic rock sound, and social commentary. His lyrics often
John Fogerty, born on May 28, 1945, in Berkeley, California, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the iconic rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). CCR, formed in the late 1960s, achieved immense success with their distinctive blend of swamp rock, folk, and blues. John Fogerty’s
By Samy Magdy and Yousef Mourad, The Associated Press DERNA, Libya (AP) — Libyan authorities have opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city as rescue teams searched for bodies on Sept. 16, nearly a week after the deluge killed more than 11,000 people. It’s
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Susie Sturdivant got straight to the point when asked about her entrepreneurial journey during a luncheon panel for Black journalists and small business owners on Aug. 4 in Birmingham, Alabama. The panel, entitled “Making Small Business Growth Happen” sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, was one of the programs held this
By Willy Blackmore (WordinBlack) – For the first time ever, the United Auto Workers is striking against all of the Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, which manufactures Chrysler, Dodge and Ram, among other brands. The strike is unlike others in the past for a number of other reasons too. Rather than shutting
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The event will be broadcast on theGrio and AP’s television, audio, and digital platforms, offering an opportunity for a diverse audience to engage in crucial conversations surrounding race, democracy, and social justice in the United States. (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Allen Media Group’s multimedia platform, theGrio in collaboration
Taiwan’s defense ministry criticized the uptick in Chinese military activity, saying Beijing should “stop such destructive unilateral actions.”
Lee Jae-myung has been the subject of a series of investigations since losing the 2022 presidential election. He says his rival now runs “a dictatorship by prosecutors.​”