By Shaela Foster, Special to the AFRO Following the pandemic, the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) has attempted to diversify their organization. CSC is a classical theater company based in Baltimore. They specialize in Shakespearian plays as they look to expose Baltimore to the wonders of classical theater. The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic prompted members
By Imuetinyan Ugiagbe, Special to the AFRO When John Amanam’s brother lost a limb due to an accident, his family ordered a prosthesis from abroad, but to his surprise upon its arrival, it did not match his skin color. Amanam, a Nigerian native with a degree in rine and industrial arts, resolved to explore methods
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a public emergency on Nov. 13, effective immediately, which will provide D.C. with more ways to address the youth violence issue and the opioid crisis. “The public emergency will allow us to streamline and expedite our responses,” said Bowser at a live-streamed press conference.
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Speaking of running for office, another congressional seat has opened up for the 2024 election after U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.-03) announced he will not run for re-election on Oct. 26. “My siblings and I grew up with the teaching that there are many ways to serve. Being
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO A crowd of lifelong friends, family, clergy, politicians, community organizers, entrepreneurs and supporters from across Maryland gathered Oct. 14 at the Family Life Center of the New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore to honor the Rev. William Edward Ray. Under the theme, “The Man, The Message, The Mission,”
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor The AFRO honored those who have served the country on Nov. 7 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore. Prominent military leaders from around the state of Maryland were in attendance, including Adjutant General Janeen Birckhead, former Adjutant General Linda Singh and Anthony C. Woods, secretary of the
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO For Mary Ellen Smith, a 64-year-old from Las Vegas, Nev., joining the Air Force after high school was the option that she knew would open doors for her. Understanding that her parents were likely unable to afford college for her, she embarked on a journey that would ultimately
Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Bakulipanam Percy Paul Mokungah, popularly known as Panam Percy Paul has miraculously survived a ghastly car accident. Reports circulating indicate that the veteran singer, seen on a hospital bed with a bandage on his hand and a cast around his neck, narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation as the vehicle
Anticipation are in top gear for the 66th GRAMMY Awards – Music’s Biggest Night as The Recording Academy has officially revealed the nominations for the 2024. In the Christian/Gospel category, Blessing Offor, Tasha Cobbs, and music collective Maverick City Music lead with two nominations each. Blessing Offor, the Nigerian-born American Christian pop singer, received a
Gospel Groove Talent Quest 2023 winner Esther Olabisi popularly known as LABISI, has released her much awaited debut EP “Joy Has Come” via music label Eezee Concepts and available now on all digital platforms. Preceded my already released singles “Olodumare” and “Yahweh”, the new project echoes the profound message of hope and jubilation, it signifies