Afro e-Edition 07-07-2023
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PromisedLand Quartet Joins StowTown Records Artist Roster
StowTown Records is happy to announce the addition of PromisedLand Quartet to our artist roster. Their debut StowTown project, Golden Road, is set to release early this fall.
CeCe Winans Adds More Dates For Believe For It Tour
CeCe Winans, the acclaimed and iconic gospel artist, is thrilled to announce the final dates of her highly anticipated Believe For It Tour; sponsored by Compassion International and produced by Transparent Productions. Winans has captivated audiences worldwide with her soul-stirring performances and the last six concert dates will finally make its way to key markets
Hip Hop legend Monie Love headlines Cherry Hill Waterfront Festival
By Sean Yoes The organizers of the Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival have been intentional in their desire to “celebrate culture” in their beloved South Baltimore community. And once again they raise the bar beyond the typical 4th of July fare of hot dogs and fireworks as they welcome Hip Hop legend Monie
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore visits victims of mass shooting in Baltimore hospital
By Ron Taylor, Special to the AFRO Governor Wes Moore spent part of his July 4 holiday visiting with victims of the mass shooting that took place in the Brooklyn Homes apartment complex on July 2. City and state officials are vowing to arrest those responsible for the barrage of gunfire that left two people
Public outrage sparks in France after Black teen killed by law enforcement
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Several nights of protest and public outrage have followed the police-involved shooting of teen driver Nahel M. in France. Anti-riot officers dispersed tear gas to break up protests being held in Nanterre, France, in the slain 17-year old’s honor. Marchers rushed from the Nelson Mandela square, where a
Rep. Cori Bush Introduces Bill Calling For $14 Trillion In Reparations
By Chicago Defender Missouri representative Cori Bush (D-MO-1) has introduced a bill calling for $14 trillion in reparations for Black Americans to compensate them for the reverberating effects of slavery. “The United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of
Most states have seen an increase in nursing licenses. So why are there still shortages?
by Lauren Liebhaber Canva A population’s health depends on and reflects the capacity of its health care system. The U.S. health care system is facing a shortage of doctors and nurses. As a result, almost 100 million Americans live in primary health care shortage areas where staffing doesn’t meet demand. A rapidly aging and ailing
The NFL Draft: How have number one draft picks performed at quarterback?
Stacker Connect Michael Calabrese June 29, 2023 Every year the NFL hosts its annual draft event and every year teams reach for quarterbacks. The payoff of selecting a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback is obvious. When the pick pans out, playoff appearances soon follow and ticket and merchandise sales soar. But for every success story, the top of the