Sponsored by PfizerThe following is a paid advertisement from Pfizer Inc. Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the prostate, a gland organ situated before the rectum and under the bladder. In 2023, it was estimated there would be about 288,300 new cases diagnosed and about 34,700 deaths from prostate cancer. Unfortunately
By KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge’s plan to hold hearings next week to draw up congressional boundary lines giving Louisiana a second majority-Black district was blocked Thursday by a divided appeals court panel. Supporters of establishing a second such district had hoped a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding a
By Shaela Foster, Special to the AFRO The creative direction of Jonathon Heyward, 31, the first Black and youngest music director in the history of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), was on display Sept.23. On day two of the three day celebration, held from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24., Marylanders were able to experience firsthand
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced the arrest of murder suspect Jason Billingsley, 32, on Sept. 28. “Billingsley was taken into custody in Bowie, Md. at approximately 11 p.m. last night,” said Worley, at a press
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In back-to-back confirmation hearings on Sept. 21, the Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee approved Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Acting Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace. “I have dedicated my life to serving Baltimore City Police Departments,” said Worley during the hearing. “I’m committed to working every
By Dayvon Love One of the central elements of the condition of Black youth in the U.S. is that they are being socialized in a society full of dehumanizing systems. Pop culture, public education, politics and a host of other societal messages bombard Black youth with the idea that they are worthless. If we are
Fast-rising Nigerian gospel singer and minister, Lilian Chinwe G has released her newest single “Lord My Strength (Live),” a moving worship ballad accompanied by its official video. The song captures the singer’s unwavering trust, faith, and hope in God alone. It’s also a song that reminds us of God’s strength and presence in our lives.
Multiple Grammy Awards nominee, Travis Greene and his church music ensemble, Forward City, deliver another electrifying new single “Lay It Down.” This track is lifted from their highly-anticipated collaborative project, “Strike the Ground,” scheduled for release on October 6, 2023. Accompanied by vibrant live performance visuals recorded at Forward City church, “Lay It Down” is
Shola Aliogo, a talented artist driven by her deep faith and love for music, delivers an impressive medley titled “Great God.” This medley combines three inspiring songs: “God Can,” “Do What Only You Can Do,” and “You Are So Great.” These tracks are a heartfelt tribute to the magnificence of God and His remarkable ability
*A press conference will be held tomorrow, Friday, September 29 (see below for info) to demand justice for Kassidy Jones, the 13-year-old African American honor roll student who was viciously attacked and beaten inside a Los Angeles area McDonald’s by Ariana Lauifi, who now faces charges of felony child abuse. LAPD confirmed that Lauifi, 31