By Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway Baltimore is undergoing a once-in-a-generation revitalization that is building an economy for the future. While we are having remarkable success in bringing new businesses to the city, attracting residents, and bringing life to our streets, our community needs strong partners to help move us forward. When I heard about
Photo: Andriy Popov via 123RF Saving money is an essential aspect of financial stability and achieving long-term goals. Whether you’re saving for an emergency fund, a dream vacation, or retirement, adopting effective money-saving methods can significantly improve your financial well-being. These money-saving strategies will equip you with practical tips and insights to unlock your savings potential
By Amaka WatsonHouston Defender August 14, 2023 Prominent actress, producer, and Houston native Phylicia Rashad announced her decision to step down from her role as dean of the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University after the 2023-2024 academic year. Reports indicate that Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick conveyed this news
By Jill ColvinThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump confirmed Aug. 20 that he will be skipping the first Republican presidential primary debate on Aug. 23 — and others as well. “The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had,” Trump wrote on his social media site.
GRAMMY-winning TRIBL recording artist and Worship music collective Maverick City Music releases “God Problems,” featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine. “God Problems” was written by Raine, Daniel Bashta, Ryan Ellis, and Chris Davenport. The new track is lifted from their upcoming new project, “Maverick Way EP,” due on Sept 15. PreSave/Ored Here. “Our prayer is
Organizers of the buzzing Gospel Groove Talent Quest have announced that the Grand finale of the gospel music reality TV show event will be held on the 2nd of September 2023 at the Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. Not only will the music talent hunt be brought to a climax, a special concert tagged the
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When New York native Mark Alston realized that African-American shoppers and sellers needed a central place to connect with one another, he knew he needed to do something. Not satisfied with just talking or complaining he took action and started the Buy Black Networking group on social media.
By ReShonda Tate, Houston Defender Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first Black Greek sorority, founded in 1908, continues to make history. Now, the organization has created their very own credit union, “For Members Only.” The FMO credit union is the first Black-owned, women-led, sorority-based digital banking financial institution in the history of the United States. “Everyone
By Jamaica Kalika, Special to the AFRO Amidst the ever-changing landscape of marketing, one name stands out as a source of innovation: Jacqueline Moore. The founder and CEO of Creative Marketing Resources (CMRignite), the nation’s largest Black-owned cause marketing agency according to Black Enterprise. Moore has pioneered a path within the business world that champions
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO It’s a situation we’re all familiar with. You’re at a business where you didn’t receive service that’s up to your standards. When the bill arrives, you calculate a low tip, seeing as the service, in your opinion, was quite poor. You do this, perhaps, because you have been