By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia As the United States commemorates 50 years of mass incarceration, researchers and experts call for a comprehensive reimagining of the public safety infrastructure to prevent another 50 years of this troubling trend.The Sentencing Project, a leading criminal justice reform organization, has released a groundbreaking report
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Southwest Baltimore native Jamye Wooten is the creator of CLLCTIVLY, which brings together Black-led social change organizations in Greater Baltimore to spur collaboration and maximize impact. The organization maintains an online directory of existing organizations in the area to prevent the fragmentation and duplication of services. It also engages the
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Following a series of intense live auditions, the much-anticipated Top 10 participants of the Gospel Groove Talent Quest (2023) have been officially unveiled! The Journey which began with 140 participants dedicatedly immersed into the MINDUSTRY academy, whilst convincing the judges with their musical skills and prowess, finally witnesses the top candidates who will passionately bring
CeCe Winans is the cover artist for the latest issue of Rolling Out talking about faith, tour, fashion and being honored at the 2023 Stellar Awards. Read the full article HERE.
Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) announced today three leadership promotions: Gary Christensen, a 25-year veteran of the company, has been appointed to President, Nate Scott has been named SVP, Operations, and Jay Sudarma has been promoted from Global Marketing Manager to Global Director of Marketing.
Syntax Creative is excited to announce their new partnership with GRAMMY-nominated and thirteen-time Dove Award winning songwriter, Cindy Morgan and her recently launched, Roho Records. The Nashville-based songwriter’s upcoming project will be a series of singles in anticipation of her new album, The Sounds of Jubilee. The lead single, “Jubilee,” was released on July 14th
Shirley M. Branch Delly, affectionately known as “Nurse Branch” and one of Baltimore’s first generation of Black nurses to work at Sinai Hospital on W. Belvedere Ave., died peacefully at 94 years old at Westminster Healthcare Center on Thursday, June 29th, 2023. Shirley began working at Sinai Hospital in 1966, after a friend told her
Dunsin Oyekan surprises fans with the release of “OGO” (Glory) featuring Min. Theophilus Sunday. This comes a few days after the renowned Nigerian psalmist and worship revivalist trumpeted the news of his collaboration with the firebrand gospel minister ‘Theophilus Sunday’ on two songs. “To think we didn’t plan to release this sound today. I woke
Transparent Productions presents the Fall 2023 Danny Gokey “Stay Strong Tour” with his friend Austin French (“Born Again,” “Freedom Hymn”) and introducing Natalie Layne. Following up on the successful “Jesus People” tour this year, Gokey is revamping his tour this fall with a fresh approach. The 20+ city nationwide tour will feature a unique opportunity