By LEA SKENE, Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore teenager acted in self-defense when he allegedly shot and killed a baseball bat-wielding driver who approached youths washing windshields at a busy downtown intersection last summer, attorneys for the teen argued as his murder trial got underway Tuesday. The high-profile tragedy reignited longstanding debate about Baltimore’s
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com The White House recently selected 102 students to join the ninth cohort of HBCU scholars, the largest cohort since its inception in 2014. Undergraduate, graduate and professional leaders were identified through the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity. “Our Eagles chosen to represent
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com High achieving leaders and ambitious executives are set to cross paths at the ninth annual Ubiquitous Women’s Expo taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from July 21 to July 23. Their theme, “The Power of Us,” is dedicated to helping women reach the next level
“Dike N’Ogu” (Mighty Warrior), the much-anticipated collaborative single from Jimmy D Psalmist and Mr M & Revelation is finally out and available now on all digital platforms. The powerful song is a declaration of God’s sovereignty and strength. “Dike N’Ogu” is a testament to the artistes’ dedication to spreading the message of faith and praise
Nigerian gospel music artist, Emma N has unwrapped the visuals to his latest single “Turn My Life Around,” available now to stream on YouTube. The African Highlife midtempo is a song of praise and testimony that acknowledges the personality of Jesus and His great works in our lives. Naibokien Onyinimi Emmanuel popular as Emma N
GRAMMY® Award-nominated gospel singer, producer, and pastor, Deitrick Haddon and his wife Dominique are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary (July 20, 2023). Honoring the special occasion, the power couple renewed their vows with a beautiful ceremony. The proud husband and father, Haddon has flooded his social media page with adorable sweet clips from the anniversary
Congratulations are in order for Maverick City music star and worship leader, Chandler Moore and his wife Hannah as they welcome their second child together — a baby boy! Taking to Instagram to trumpet the good news to his followers, Chandler Moore shared a heartwarming video of his newborn. “Preston Chandler Moore. We are overjoyed
Matthew West invites you to once again “Come Home For Christmas” with the announcement of his Fisher Center show on December 2, 2023. Join “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard) to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with holiday classics, his original tune “Come Home For Christmas,” surprises and more.
BEC Recordings is thrilled to announce GRAMMY®- nominated artist and songwriter Rhett Walker has joined their label family. Additionally, Walker’s first single with BEC, titled “Man on the Middle Cross,” is out today and available on all digital platforms. Listen HERE.
