By Stephen Hopkins The last month of summer vacation started with an exciting weekend long basketball tournament sponsored by Senator Corey McCray in partnership with Leader Breeders. Six teams of all different skill sets were invited to compete over the course of two days. The event took place under the world famous “Dome” in East
By AFRO Staff The King of Baltimore dance competition celebrated 10 years on Aug. 6. Hundreds of Charm City residents braved inclement weather to pack out Patapsco Arena, where classic dance moves like the Cherry Hill, the Spongebob and crazy legs were on full display as Baltimore Club mix hyped up the energetic crowd. The
Tomaneci Waller Day is the senior manager of supplier diversity and sustainable procurement for T. Rowe Price. She provided tips to diverse suppliers for securing work with the investment management company. (Photo courtesy of T. Rowe Price) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When global investment manager T. Rowe Price decided it was time
By Special to the AFRO A recent DNA analysis has made newfound discoveries that identify living descendants of African Americans buried in a Maryland cemetery at Catoctin Furnace, an iron forge that operated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries using the labor of free and enslaved Black folks. Scholars determined that 42,000 living people descend
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Nichelle Lewis, a 24-year-old entertainer and triple threat in theater, music and social media, will star in a revival of “The Wiz” on Broadway. A seasoned actress who has appeared in “Hairspray” and showcased her vocal prowess on “American Idol,” Lewis reportedly captivated
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In what activist Sherrilyn Ifill called a crisis, more stunning revelations have surfaced over lavish gifts allegedly accepted and not previously disclosed by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Now, Democratic lawmakers are taking to social media to demand Thomas step down. The calls
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Michael Oher, a former NFL star known for inspiring the film “The Blind Side,” has filed a petition in a Tennessee court with claims that the family who took him in lied about an important part of his life story. Oher says the
Hot on the heels of her hugely successful live recording concert in the UK, Remilekun blesses us with her debut album “RISE,” available now on all digital platforms. The uplifting 8-track body of work boasts widely-received lead single, YIN O (Praise You), as well as other powerful songs like REVELATIONS and YOU ARE GREAT From
Gospel music sensation, Uty Pius once again captivates audiences with the release of her new single “I Testify,” available now on digital platforms. The Afrogospel uptempo is a resounding testimony and celebration of God’s goodness, love, and faithfulness. Accompanying the groovy single is a visually stunning music video directed by Ely Shot which complements the
Prepare to be swept away by the dynamic fusion of infectious rhythms and melodies as Afrogospel sensation Prinx Emmanuel releases his latest effort, a banging new single titled “Bigger (Odogwu)“. Seamlessly blending the vibrant rhythms of Afrobeats with the spiritual depth of gospel music, Prinx delivers a soul-stirring experience that is sure to captivate audiences