Kristen Welker, a former chief White House correspondent, has been with NBC News in Washington since 2011. She was recently named the new host of NBC’s “Meet the Press.” (Photo credit: NNPA Newswire) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia NBC’s long-standing political panel show, “Meet the Press,” will experience a history-making
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tupac Shakur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, just several days before the hip-hop legend’s birthday. The late rapper’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, accepted the star on behalf of their family. During her speech, she shed tears while describing
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Less than a year ago, beloved “The Ellen Show” star, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, lost his life in a battle with suicide. When the news broke it shocked many, as he usually carried a bubbly personality. This incident created a spotlight for the need
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City’s Annual Taxpayer’s Night recently gathered residents, community activists and Charm City newcomers to offer suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. “It’s important that the taxpayers have an opportunity to bring up issues they feel are a concern,” Marvin “Doc” Cheatham, president of the Matthew Henson
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The Women Entrepreneur Leadership Lab (WELL), in collaboration with Color Vision, will hold Power Plays: A Small Business Summit for Innovative Women at the Rita Rossi Colwell Center in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 10. The one-day, mini conference will assemble established and aspiring women business owners to
By JEFF AMY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta school board members announced Friday that they’re getting rid of district Superintendent Lisa Herring when her contract ends next year. Atlanta Public Schools Board Chair Eshé Collins, in a statement, didn’t explain why the board decided to not renew Herring’s contract after it ends June 30
By BEN FINLEY, Associated Press The chief diversity officer of the nation’s oldest state-supported military college, Virginia Military Institute, has turned in her resignation amid a debate among alumni over the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Jamica Love took on the new role in July 2021 — a month after a state-sanctioned report found VMI failed
By Chuck Richardson The recent death of a New York homeless man, Jordan Neely, is not merely a reflection of two individuals caught in a Shakespearian tragedy – with the victim being Neely and the other player, Daniel Penny, the perpetrator of the crime. Rather, this incident is a microcosmic reflection of many White Americans’
By Veronica Raussin Drug and alcohol addiction is a common problem in the veteran community. This is often made worse by mental health disorders or suicidal ideation. While Memorial Day is the day to honor all those men and women in the U.S. military who made the ultimate sacrifice, we must continue to fight for
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Alon Arrington, owner of Alon’s Gaming Kitchen, is a 17-year-old culinary prodigy noted for creating some stunning cuisines. Signature dishes most desired by his diners are braised and pan-seared lamb chops and chicken alfredo. “When it comes to the food, I don’t see Chef Alon as a teenager–