By Earl Dotter, Special to the AFRO, All photos by Earl Dotter On the afternoon of Aug. 28 1993, the humidity and heat were overwhelming. I had spent the morning photographing an assignment for the United Autoworkers (UAW) for its magazine, called Solidarity. From around the country, autoworkers were attending the 30th anniversary of the
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Howard University is investigating and responding to the attack of a university-related male by an off-campus assailant. On the morning of Aug. 14, after being stabbed and robbed in close proximity to Howard Plaza Towers, the victim was hospitalized according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The incident
By The Office of People’s Counsel The Maryland Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Office of People’s Counsel’s appeal of a 2021 Public Service Commission decision related to an $8 million rate increase for Washington Gas customers. OPC’s appeal argues that the Commission’s rate order failed to enforce a requirement for “merger savings” that
After heightened anticipation, the Gospel Music Association has announced the full list of nominees for the 54th annual GMA Dove Awards with Maverick City Music’s Brandon Lake leading the with 11 nods including ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Song of the Year’. Other top nominees include songwriter Jeff Pardo with eight (8) nominations, and Jason
Ten-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Tauren Wells returns with Take It All Back, released today by Capitol Records/CCMG. The four-song EP includes a powerful new version of “Crazy About You,” which impacts radio today, plus three brand-new songs. The explosive title track, “Take It All Back” with We The Kingdom and Davies, is a bold battle
Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband Christian are releasing a new, 90 day devotional challenge calling How To Put Love First. Pre-order HERE.
Hope Media Group announces Tate Luck as the new Director of Audio Streaming. Since 2015 Tate has served as programming consultant and talent coach at the company he started, Tate Luck Media in Jacksonville, FL. He has written and produced imaging for stations across the country, including Boost 95-5, St. Louis; and NGEN Radio-Houston. He
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington (MOW) is quickly approaching and the Annapolis community has a weekend full of events planned to celebrate the momentous occasion. March reenactments, a church service and a youth program will all take place, along with other celebrations happening throughout the
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor On Aug 17. Maryland AG’s Chief Counsel for Opinions and Advice, Patrick B. Hughes, told the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) that their vote to approve a doctoral business program at Towson University (TU) had ‘no legal effect.’ An MHEC official initially deemed the program too similar to one at
By Charlene Crowell,Center for Responsible Lending While the 1963 March on Washington brought more than 200,000 Americans to the nation’s capital in a historic call for jobs and economic justice, an event billed as a ‘continuation’ – not a commemoration – will take place August 26 at the Lincoln Memorial. Co-sponsored by the National Action