By Andew DaltonAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ron Cephas Jones, a veteran stage actor who won two Emmy Awards for his role as a long-lost father who finds redemption on the NBC television drama series “This Is Us,” has died at age 66, a representative said Aug. 19. Jones’ manager, Dan Spilo, said
Nigerian-American Christian Hip-hop artiste and Rapper, Ayanbiyi is out with his new EP “Find My Way Out,” available now on all digital platforms. Motivated by a deep sense of purpose, Ayanbiyi aims to convey God’s love and grace through his songs, touching hearts and minds across the globe. His new EP “Find My Way Out”
Powerhouse Indigenous gospel music group. Mr M & Revelation returns with another high-energy praise single titled “Take It“. The new Afrocentric uptempo accompanied by a music video is a song of praise, thanksgiving, and testimony that celebrates God’s goodness. “Take It” is a follow-up to Mr M & Revelation’s “Victory Praise” which dropped a few weeks
YoungGod is back, and he brought new music with him! The Christian hip-hop sensation and rapper makes a graceful return with the release of his new single “Number One,” featuring talented artist Cylent. A compelling follow-up to YoungGod’s “Mighty Supply,” released in 2022, “Number One” is an inspiring, effortlessly groovy tune that finely blends Afrobeats and
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) –The Arkansas Department of Education has opted to strip course credit from the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course, just a few months after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders inked legislation curbing the scope of public school educators’ classroom offerings. The AP African American
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – Paramount Global has pulled out of a deal to sell BET Media Group to renowned filmmaker Tyler Perry. According to The Wall Street Journal, Paramount announced that they had ended the bidding process, which would have included VH1 and BET Studios, streamer BET+
By The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas “We have . . . come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of Now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises
By Wayne Campbell “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”— Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The Jamaican society is far removed from what national hero Marcus Garvey stood for. There is not much national pride and our values and attitudes are grounded in a selfish and
Ashley Powdar, Published March 08, 2022 On the morning of Dec. 22, 2018, sisters Nikki Howard and Jacqueline Wright awoke to the news of a government shutdown, which meant no paychecks for them for the foreseeable future. With Christmas just days away, their financial security was threatened. Fueled by their mother’s encouragement, Howard turned to
By JPMorgan Chase Bank For decades, most people followed a simple formula when they were ready to purchase a new vehicle. Visit a dealership in person, negotiate a price, complete the purchase and drive the car off the lot. Today, there’s a myriad of car buying options available, and whether you’re a first-time or a