By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO Regina Wilson looked up from her position on the fire engine to find her vision clouded by billowing clouds of white smoke. She couldn’t help but be stunned by what she was seeing: vehicles were ablaze, buildings were on fire and screaming people–covered in ashes–ran through the streets
Journalism Funded by Philanthropy Major philanthropy organizations, led by the MacArthur Foundation and the Knight Foundation, will invest at least $500 million in local news over the next five years through the new Press Forward initiative. The details of Press Forward were formally announced on Sept. 7 in news releases from Knight Foundation and from Press Forward. Leaders at the journalism
By Sen. Cory McCray (D-Md.-45) Earlier this year, I was watching the game between the LA Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder when Lebron James, a.k.a. “King James,” a.k.a. the “Kid from Akron,” became the NBA’s all-time top scorer. Minutes later, King James took to the microphone and spoke on the career-defining moment. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon has announced her bid for mayor. “I love my private life, but I also love the citizens of this city and I know we can do better,” said Dixon at the Gold Street Community Park on Sept. 7. Dixon said that, if
By AFRO Staff The Baltimore community was saddened to learn of the sudden death of Reginald Haysbert, president of The Forum Caterers. “Some have been informed and others are just finding out about the passing of our Dad, Reginald Haysbert, last night,” said Comalita Haysbert, via her social media account on Facebook. “We are processing and grieving this abrupt loss. We will find strength in the Lord.”
By Special ReleaseBaltimore Center Stage altimore Center Stage announced today that Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award winning director Stevie Walker-Webb will join the company as artistic director. Walker-Webb will assume the role Oct. 1, 2023, succeeding Interim Artistic Director Ken-Matt Martin. He joins Adam Frank, BCS’s Managing Director, to form the BCS leadership team. “From
Gospel music icon, Kirk Franklin offers upliftment with “Needs,” the third release off of his upcoming album, Father’s Day (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), due on October 6, 2023. The heartwarming, soul-lifting new masterpiece, alongside “Try Love,” and “All Things” is available instantly with the album pre-order now (Click here). Quotable Lyrics; “I need peace, I need
Gospel music minister Funmi Praise teams up with EmmaOhMaGod (EmmaOMG) for a brand new single “Not A Man,” available today on streaming platforms. The Highlife midtempo is a song that expresses God-fidence, acknowledging the dependable, unfailing, and unwavering nature of our God. In the melodic tune, Funmi Praise and EmmaOMG conveyed a strong message of
*Flushing, New York – Coco Gauff beat Karolina Muchova (Czech) in the semifinals on Thursday to take a shot at hoisting her first US Open trophy. She took care of the job in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5. Gauff had to survive the loss of seven match points – including one while serving for the match
*BUNNELL, Florida (WESH) — On Thursday morning, it was announced that the principal of Bunnell Elementary had resigned. Principal Donelle Evensen’s resignation comes following a wave of controversy surrounding an assembly where Black children were singled out. The students were called into assemblies, only Black fourth and fifth graders, and shown a PowerPoint. This page