By The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors discriminated against a Black man by striking the last Black person from his jury pool nearly two decades ago. Theodore Rhone, 65, will get a new trial as the high court takes steps to rectify a national history of racism
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Gospel music minister Queen Kel teams up with Neon Adejo for a brand new single titled “God’s Grace.” The song is intentionally crafted by the minister to reflect the tone and mood of gratitude while still maintaining an atmosphere that oozes confidence in worship. Kelechi Benwosely Kachikwu also known as Queen Kel is a Gospel
Nigerian Gospel songstress, Biola Praise delivers a sweet Highlife melody with her new single “We Praise,” featuring Chaisong. The Afrocentric midtempo is a song that expresses total praise to God. According to Biola, The new song reminds us of the power in our praise and worship to God. “It also encourages us to exalt Him
The Love of God in Christ (LOGIC) Church is set to hold its annual Jesus + Nothing Conference in three locations; London, Lagos Mainland, and Lagos Island. This is the 3rd edition of the conference, with previous editions held in 2021 and 2022 in Lagos Nigeria. Speaking about the 2023 conference, the Lead Pastor and
By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It’s hard for Jamari Shaw, 16, to have fun at the park with his younger brothers in their East Buffalo neighborhood. He’s too busy scanning for danger, an aftereffect of a gunman’s attack that killed 10 Black people at a local grocery store. Sometimes, 17-year-old Alanna Littleton stays in
By Carolyn Thompson, The Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Standing in the same parking lot where he was shot in the neck a year ago in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket, Zaire Goodman said he was grateful to see the community come together in remembrance May 14. His family and others affected
By Patricia McDougall On May 13, 2023 Howard University held their 155th Commencement Convocation at the Capitol Arena in Washington, D.C. President Joseph Biden delivered remarks to the 2023 Howard University students, faculty, staff, family, guest, alumni, dignitaries and more who filled the arena to witness the memorable occasion. Honorary doctorate degrees were given
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For centuries, there’s been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. And, that stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous in popular culture. But in recent years, studies have proven that the stereotype is nothing
Powerhouse Indigenous gospel music group. Mr M & Revelation delivers yet another powerful new single “Oma Mmee (It Won’t Work),” accompanied by a music video. Commenting on the release, the duo shared, “Though men will plan against you, they will devise mischief, orchestrate negativity and be busy but the will of God alone will prevail.”