By AFRO Staff On July 29, the National Association for the Advancement of Returning Citizens (NAARC), held a cookout for people who were previously incarcerated. The event took place at Randall Recreation Center on South Capitol and I Street. Food, vendors and entertainment was available for the guests while Eric Weaver, director of NAARC, welcomed
By ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting and wounding hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, bringing a conclusion to a three-year legal and cultural saga that saw two careers, and lives, thrown into turmoil. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Herriford handed
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO The Library of Congress will be hosting the 2023 National Book Festival at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Aug. 12, 2023, located at 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW Washington, D.C. 20001. Doors for the event open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This festival celebrates the
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By AFRO Staff WEModel USA, a women-led fashion agency dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking, recently held their 2023 Fashion Gala. As human trafficking is the second highest ranking international crime, the organization raises awareness on a global scale. The founder, Patricia Watts, helps source models from across the nation to be in international
Duyile Adegbuyi and Evans Ogboi team up for a new single “Bless The Lord,” available now on digital platforms. This divine collaboration brings together the exceptional talents of two anointed voices in the gospel music industry. “Bless The Lord” is set to captivate audiences with its heartfelt melodies, powerful message, and vocals. This song is
Gospel music minister, Abbey Ojomu is out with a powerful new single “You Cover Me,” accompanied by its heartwarming video. Available now on digital platforms, the moving song is an outcry from a heart yearning for more of God. Quotable Lyrics; “You cover me, You are not ashamed of me, Your love has made a
“Elohim,” the newest single from dynamic gospel music minister, Fabian Nwafor is out now and available now on all streaming platforms. Delivering a powerful and heartfelt expression of praise that exalts the greatness of God, Nwafor’s talent shines through in “Elohim,” as he combines powerful vocals with uplifting melodies, showcasing his extraordinary musical prowess. The
Liatu Aweh, a Nigerian gospel singer, has released her new Extended Play (EP) “Yabo Hills,” available on all digital platforms. The 10-track project is a collection of praise songs in English and Hausa, that fuses contemporary sounds with Afrocentric elements with a pop undertone. Titled in the Hausa Language of the Northern part of Nigeria