By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Lessie Benningfield Randle, Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis Sr., the last three known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, have continued their pursuit of justice. They have appealed to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, urging a swift reversal of Tulsa County District Judge Caroline Wall’s controversial dismissal of
By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Washington, D.C. is set to transform into a sea of white on Sept. 9 as the highly anticipated Le Dîner en Blanc descends upon the nation’s capital once again. This event, known for its alluring and secretive nature, promises an unforgettable evening of elegance and togetherness. It will
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CeCe Winans was the feature interview for Fox News’ Sunday Special. See the interview below.
Final round voting is now open! GMA members, cast your vote to determine who will become a 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards winner. Professional Membership by August 11, 2023 is required to be eligible for voting. Final round voting is open from August 17th to August 24th, 2023, so cast your vote now!
Daywind Records has announced the addition of 4-time BMI awarded singer/songwriter Scotty Inman to its stellar lineup of artists.
DOVES GIVEAWAY ALERT! Nashville Music City is sponsoring an incredible giveaway for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
Riley Clemmons will be doing a special performance event at the Nashville SiriusXM Music City Theater on August 22nd at 11am. If you’ll be in the Nashville area on 8/22, see below for your chance to attend.HERE’S HOW TO GET YOUR CHANCE FOR YOU AND A GUEST TO ATTEND:• EMAIL rsvp@siriusxm.com• INCLUDE “Riley Clemmons” in the
Women civil rights leaders are gearing up for the 2023 March on Washington and reflect on the role of female activists sixty years ago. In addition to coverage of the original march, the AFRO has also covered anniversary marches, like the 20th anniversary in 1983. By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO When looking back
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO When Rhonda Masters, co-founder of the National African American Quilt Guild (NAAQG), learned that the Universal Sailing Club (USC), a Baltimore-based organization of Black sailors, was preparing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Souls at Sea,” a two-part remembrance ceremony honoring the lives of enslaved men, women, and children