“A Covenant Knight at the Grand Ole Opry House” — the latest event to benefit Nashville’s Covenant School in the wake of March 27’s tragic shooting — is set for Aug. 7.
The Staple Singers were an influential American gospel, soul, and R&B group formed in the 1950s. The group consisted of family members Roebuck “Pops” Staples, his daughters Mavis, Cleotha, and Yvonne, and later, son Pervis. Known for their distinctive blend of soulful harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, the Staple Singers made a significant impact on
John Lennon, born John Winston Lennon, was an iconic English singer, songwriter, and peace activist who is best known as one of the founding members of the Beatles. Born in 1940 in Liverpool, England, Lennon’s talent, creativity, and outspoken personality made him one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music. As
INXS was an Australian rock band that rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, known for their infectious blend of new wave, pop, and rock music. The band’s lineup consisted of lead vocalist Michael Hutchence, guitarist Tim Farriss, bassist Garry Gary Beers, brothers Andrew Farriss on keyboards and Jon Farriss on drums, and guitarist
One Direction was a British-Irish boy band that gained international fame and became a global sensation in the early 2010s. The band was formed on the reality TV show “The X Factor” in 2010, and its members—Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson—were brought together to create a musical group. One
Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holt, is an American singer, actress, and entrepreneur known for her powerful and dynamic vocal abilities. Born in 1944 in Pennsylvania, LaBelle has enjoyed a long and illustrious career spanning several decades, earning her the title of “Godmother of Soul” and establishing herself as one of the most iconic voices
by Kaiya Shunyata In the first few months of this year alone, Black films have made some significant strides. From Michael B. Jordan making his directorial debut with “Creed III” to A.V Rockwell’s tender and poignant “A Thousand and One” making noise at Sundance, 2023 is shaping to be a substantial year for Black cinema.
Andrey_Popov // Shutterstock Diabetes is a disease about which there are countless myths, misconceptions, and even moral judgments. Widespread cultural beliefs about who develops diabetes—as well as how and why—contribute to stigma and shame around the illness while obscuring its real, and very troubling, social determinants. To many, diabetes—particularly Type 2—is associated with bad decision-making:
By Ralph E. Moore JrSpecial to the AFRO Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye photo credit: courtesy of Spotify Photo courtesy of Unsplash / Adrien Olichon Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye photo credit: courtesy of Spotify Black entertainers may be varied in genre and style, but from Aretha Franklin to Marvin Gaye, many have a shared
By Stacker Unemployment rates, while significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7 percent experienced in April 2020, remain a subject of concern, though experts’ views on a potential recession are mixed. The last economic recession—the Great Recession of 2007-2009—sent rates up to 10% as of October 2009. It was not until the spring