Following her incredible birthday celebration and the resounding success of her ‘Elevated‘ EP, renowned Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo returns with a powerful worship single, ‘OKE MMIRI,’ as a heartfelt gift to her dedicated fans in celebration of another year of her life. This enthralling track showcases Mercy Chinwo’s vocal prowess and skill, delivering a profound
Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx in Prime Video’s “The Burial.” Photo Credit: Skip Bolen/Prime Video *Webbies, we’re about to clock out, cash this check and hit the Chardonnay but before we do check out Social Heat. Jamie Foxx, Tommy Lee Jones, and Jurnee Smollett star in “The Burial,” streaming October 13 on Prime Video.
Jen Franks Ahaghotu, a US-based CEO and graduate of Harvard University believes in the power of Black women’s educational achievements. Photo Credit: Jen Franks Ahaghotu *In light of the recent reversal of the affirmative action policy, Jen Franks Ahaghotu a US-based CEO and graduate of Harvard University believes in the power of Black women’s educational
(L-R) Halle Berry and Van Hunt attend the 27th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration at Dolby Terrace at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. *Halle Berry wants her boyfriend Van Hunt to sign a prenup before they get married. The Hollywood couple is not engaged but
Bryant Gumbel attends the 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 22, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) *After a 29-season run, HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” is coming to an end. In an announcement Wednesday, Gumbel said he’s “ready to
Joe Biden with Shalanda Young in bgrd (NICHOLAS KAMM-AFP-Getty Images) *During every election cycle, the Democrats claim they’re losing support among Black voters. And then the voting takes place, and Blacks vote overwhelmingly democratic. Welp, it’s that time of the year again… and according to a new poll, President Joe Biden is apparently losing favor
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Cori “CoCo” Gauff is the youngest athlete to lead the new wave of Black tennis players and captivate the American sports scene. At 19 years old, she is the most youthful challenger to reach the elite stage of semifinals at the US Open since Serena Williams in 2001. The
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire As Congress reconvenes this week, the nation watches in anticipation of what America’s future holds while bracing for an intense battle of political wills, all while former President Donald Trump’s legal entanglements loom over the legislative process. The critical issue is the passage of a short-term spending bill to
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com It’s almost time for the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). “It is essential that we come together to address the threats to our democracy and protect the hard-fought freedoms we cherish,” said Nicole Austin-Hillery, president of CBCF, in a statement.
By U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04) Cancer is a formidable adversary, no matter where it strikes here at home or across the world. But it’s a battle that at-risk communities like yours and mine often face with fewer resources and less awareness. To truly make strides in the fight against cancer, we must focus our