By Sam Metz and Mosa’ab Elshamy, The Associated Press MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. More than 2,000 people were killed, and the toll was expected to
Murphy Fine Arts Center, named after longtime AFRO publisher Carl J. Murphy, first opened its doors in December 2001. (Photo courtesy of Morgan State University) By Eric Addison, Morgan State University Morgan State University’s architectural gem at 2201 Argonne Drive, the Murphy Fine Arts Center, was many years in the making. The long timeline began
By Cliff Brunt, AP Sports Writer Brandon Phillips and Jade Cargill still are trying to grasp what they have achieved as a Black couple that took on sports franchise ownership together less than a year ago. Phillips, a former Major League Baseball star, and Cargill, a current women’s professional wrestler, steered the Austin-based Texas Smoke
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Following the significant impact since its release, Nathaniel Bassey has unwrapped the official visuals for widely acclaimed single “IBA,” featuring worship minister Dunsin Oyekan and music prodigy Dasola Akinbule. “IBA” which means reverence and deep obeisance in the indigenous language of Yoruba is an uplifting song of worship and praise that extols the Almighty God
Ernesto Williams and Shirley Strawberry (YouTube) *Steve Harvey Morning Show co-host Shirley Strawberry, on Monday, Sept. 11, will deliver a “Strawberry Letter” about her own marriage to a cheating, jailed husband, according to SandraRose.com. The “Strawberry Letter” segment features guests discussing a wide range of personal problems – from marriage to family troubles. In a
Deion and Shedeur Sanders on the field at TCU (Sept. 2, 2023) – Getty Images *Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is predicted to bag the most NIL (name, image, likeness) money this year among all NCAA football players. The son of NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado football coach, Deion Sanders, is projected to make
Kamala Harris (Associated Press – YouTube) *Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that she is ready to step in and become president should President Joe Biden be unable to complete his term in office. During an interview with the Associated Press, Harris was asked about her readiness for the Oval Office. The question came after
*The Taste of Chicago festival is underway after it was pushed back to September from its traditional July dates because of the NASCAR Street Race this year. Watch CBS 2’s Sara Machi’s report, above. Also happening in Chicago, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition made a moral appeal to business leaders and lawmakers on Friday when it comes to
*(CNN) — Coco Gauff, the world No. 10 women’s singles player, has defeated 2nd-ranked Aryna Sabalenka with a dramatic comeback in the women’s US Open final, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2. The star-studded crowd erupted with applause after Gauff’s home turf victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. The win is 19-year-old Gauff’s first career grand slam
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Brooklyn Homes residents gathered Sept. 7 for a city-organized question-and-answer session and summary of the After Action Report (AAR), which was released Aug. 30 in the wake of the July 2 mass shooting at the public housing complex. About 250 people showed up to the Bay Brook Elementary/Middle