By: DaQuan Lawrence AFRO International Writer DLawrence@afro.com Law enforcement officers in Baltimore and Philadelphia arrested individuals suspected of involvement in mass shootings that occurred around the Fourth of July holiday weekend. On July 7, members of Baltimore Police Department’s (BPD) Homicide and SWAT team arrested a 17-year-old male, after obtaining a search warrant and examining
By AFRO Staff Prince fans, rejoice! New music from the late pop icon is now available. Paisley Park, the singer’s estate, on July 7 cracked open his musical vault to release two tracks, “All A Share Together Now” and “7 (E Flat Version)” to streaming platforms worldwide. “All A Share Together Now” was recorded on September
By Alex Veiga, AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Would-be homebuyers are willing to take on sharply higher mortgage payments, even as home prices have begun to pull back this year. The median monthly payment listed on applications for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May from a year earlier to an all-time high
By Tim Reynolds AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA has a new trophy to play for, and some bonus cash for the teams that make the knockout round. The unveiling July 8 of the long-awaited plans for the in-season tournament that’ll start in November likely brought some questions, since it’s a new
After much anticipation, Cyrus Richie‘s newest single “Blow My Mind” is finally out and available now on all major music streaming platforms worldwide. The German-based Sierra-Leone gospel sensation showcases his versatility in this amazing exciting Afrobeats/Amapiano fusion as he taps into the Afrobeats wave to deliver an uplifting message of God’s indescribable love. Produced by
Highly revered worship leader, Nathaniel Bassey has premiered the official video for “Hallelujah Praise The Lord” off of his latest album, Hallelujah Live. The heartwarming worship track featuring renowned worship leader and pastor, William McDowell exalts the mighty power of God, his sovereignty, and his eminence. “Hallelujah Live” is Nathaniel Bassey’s third consecutive album in
William McDowell has new music on the way!! Taking to the newly-launched social media app, Threads, the renowned worship leader, pastor, and author trumpeted the news of his upcoming new single “The Promise” featuring Nigerian gospel singer/worship revivalist Dunsin Oyekan, and worship leader, Nicole Binion. “1 was trying to figure out what I could say
American Televangelist and best-selling Author, Bishop T.D Jakes is celebrating 27 years of his ministerial organization, The Potter’s House Church. Driven by the vision to mold individuals into a purpose filled-vessel, the renowned preacher has since July 2nd, 1996, held steadfastly to his assignment with the ministry which has undergone transformative expansion in its nearly
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Claudine Gay, the 30th President of Harvard University, knew months ago that the Supreme Court would render a decision on Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College close to the end of the term in late June. Gay quickly realized that a good deal
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com The several nights of protest and public outrage that followed the police-involved shooting of teen driver Nahel Merzouk in France are beginning to calm down. For a week anti-riot officers dispersed tear gas to break up protests being held in Nanterre, France, in the slain 17-year old’s honor.