By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO Family members of retired track and field Coach Freddie Lee Hendricks recently announced that he completed his final race on Jan. 27, 2023. Hendricks, who taught physical education at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical (Mervo) High School for 36 years, leading the high school’s team to numerous city, state
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Black History Month is universally recognized throughout the land nowadays thanks to the great Carter G. Woodson. Who was this man and how in the world did he make history so popular? “The Father of Black History” was born in New Canton, Va. on Dec. 19
Congratulations pour in for Globally-renowned worship leader, Sinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu famously known as Sinach, as she has been appointed as a Global Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Dominica. In a letter signed by Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, and presented by Janet Charles, the Acting High Commissioner of the Commonwealth
“Than Before,” the much-awaited new album from Aghogho is finally out and available now on all digital platforms worldwide. The 13-track LP marks the second full-length album from the Nigeria gospel singer and music minister following her well-lauded debut “You Are” which in 2019. The new project comes in commemoration of her 40th birthday (Feb
Reach Records artist and Multi-Award Winning AfroGospel Sesntation, Limoblaze blesses fans with not one but two new singles, “Somebody” and “TWO,” available now to download/stream on digital platforms. This comes on the heels of his GOLD (remix) EP featuring various artists including Marizu, Ada Ehi, Nolly, Torey D’shaun, Ugoh, and others. A perfect addition to
It’s love season and UK-based prophetic psalmist & gifted songwriter, Isabella Melodies has released a beautiful and heartwarming ballad titled “My Lover,” in honor of the greatest Lover of all times, Jesus Christ. Speaking about the song, the Nigerian-born worshipper quoted John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this than to lay down one’s
*In Colorado, a Black farming couple say they are the target of racial harassment online and in-person, and Tuesday, with the help of the NAACP, one of them was bailed out of jail. The couple owns a ranch that’s nearly 1,000 acres large in El Paso County. Courtney Mallory and his wife Nicole claim, among
Collage Group Reveals Top Ads Resonating Among Black Consumers Aged 18 to 42 *February is Black History month and Collage Group is releasing new consumer research throughout the month in celebration of Black American culture. Here’s some of the fascinating findings: Revealed: Top Ads Resonating Among Younger Black Consumers Cultural Intelligence company, Collage Group, explains
ULMII Entertainment Conference dance winner Tiarah Williams from Washington, DC with her ULMII Best Dancer Award. *Starting in 2023 the “Uplifting Minds II” Entertainment Conference will include cash prizes, along with its “Best Artist” Award to the winners of its national talent competition. The ULMII talent competition winners’ package also includes over $17,000 valued in
OUR ROOTS – Michelle Obama – EURWEB *The first African American First Lady supported her husband and first Black president, #44, throughout his two-term presidency. A role model for women, she was an advocate for education, poverty awareness, healthy eating, and healthy living. Her influence still remains high as many young girls aspire to emulate