By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Regardless of the genre, music plays a special role in the human experience by providing us with sounds that help define certain moments, feelings and occasions. Everyone seems to have a soundtrack to their life. Certain sounds can connect with and impact different parts of the body–even everyday noises can
*(CNN) — Authorities in Tennessee are searching for the son of Nashville’s police chief as a suspect in the Saturday shooting of two suburban police officers. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a statewide blue alert late Saturday in an effort to locate the suspect, John Drake Jr., warning that the 38-year-old, who is now
Bigg Robb – Black Woman Magic *Hard work and perseverance are just two of the many qualities that separate Southern Soul icon Bigg Robb from his peers. With over two decades of successful concert appearances and recordings, it’s obvious upon first listening to his latest release, Vintage, that the singer works hard, so he can play even
Al B Sure / Instagram *(Houston Style Magazine) — Houston – It’s been precisely a year since a benevolent donor’s family offered Al B. Sure! a second chance at life with a liver transplant. Now, this music icon, synonymous with the New Jack Swing era, is stepping up as the forefront ambassador for the American
Narada Michael Walden *Following up on his Official Indie R&B Chart #1 track, “It’s So Nice,” Cornell CC Carter is back with new music. And this time he brought his longtime friend, Grammy-winning producer Narada Michael Walden, to bring “I’d Rather Dance with You.” The song, which the pair wrote together, centers on what Soul
Rodeo Drive – Depositphotos *I still can’t shake the memory of that Saturday evening a few years ago when I was driving back from shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. I hadn’t gotten a mile from the shopping area when I was flagged over by a Beverly Hills officer. I was not speeding. I
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer The ancient saying goes “you are what you eat.” Given the type and prevalence of health disparities in the Black community, the old adage couldn’t be more true. This week, the AFRO’s special edition is focusing on self-care and tools you can use to improve your life and thrive–
By Sandy Woods, Special to the AFRO Embarking on a journey toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is a significant step toward a more sustainable and compassionate way of living. Whether you’re motivated by environmental concerns, ethical reasons, or health benefits, transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle can be a rewarding experience. Let’s explore
By Mennatalla Ibrahim, Special to the AFRO Whether it’s work, school, money or the daily hassles of life, stressors are all around us. While there’s no denying the need to integrate self-care into our lives, many have found that traditional forms of therapy don’t work for them. As a result, these individuals have instead turned
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Morgan State University football player Elijah Williams recently landed a name, image and likeness (NIL) contract with The Harbor Bank of Maryland, a Black-owned bank based in Baltimore. The senior defensive lineman was most recently chosen for The Bluebloods 2023 FCS Preseason All-American Team and has a number