The AARP-sponsored event will honor local faith leaders and Black Baltimore historical institutions In celebration of Juneteenth, the AFRO is honored to host “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”, a breakfast recognizing faith leaders throughout Baltimore’s African-American community. As the oldest Black-owned business in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, the AFRO plays a central role in
“No Weapon” formed against me shall prosper,’ Todd Dulaney declares in his faith-moving new single, available now to download/stream on all digital platforms. The Stellar Award-winning artist delivers this anthem with a strong message highlighting the authority and victory we have in Christ. “No Weapon” follows the release of Dulaney’s collab single with Bishop Hezekiah
Some of gospel music’s beloved icons and legends will be hitting the road together this fall for the “The Reunion Tour” by Kirk Franklin. The highly-anticipated tour scheduled to kick-off on October 1, 2023, will be headlined by Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, The Clark Sisters, David & Tamela Mann, and Israel Houghton, as they unite
GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Award-nominated artist Melvin Crispell, III has released his second full-length album, No Failure. The music video for the album’s title track is also out now and made its broadcast premiere on BET Gospel. Recorded live at Springcreek Church in Garland, Texas, on October 15, 2022, Melvin’s album encourages listeners to never
In honor of Father’s Day, Matthew West released a duet version of tender track “Before You Ask Her” with one of his two daughters, Lulu West – across all digital streaming platforms. After performing the track last year at her dad’s headlining Ryman Auditorium show, Lulu had the idea to pull off the ultimate Father’s
Over the last few years Loop Community has been working to provide more original master multitrack stems on LoopCommunity.com for worship leaders. Since 2021, Loop Community has entered new partnerships between Capitol Christian Music Group, Hillsong Music, Bethel Music, TRIBL Records, Canzion Networks LLC, MNRK Music Group and other top record labels to provide their
By Stacy M. Brown, Senior National Correspondent, NNPA Newswire President Joe Biden delivered a powerful speech denouncing racism in the United States during the White House’s first major Juneteenth celebration on June 13. The Biden-Harris administration hosted a concert in celebration of the holiday, featuring renowned singers Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald and Ledisi. Organizers aimed
By Stacy M. Brown, Senior National Correspondent, NNPA Newswire Nevada has officially declared Juneteenth a state holiday, joining a growing list of states commemorating the day the last enslaved individuals in the United States learned of their freedom. The state’s Republican Governor, Joe Lombardo, signed the bill into law on June 8, elevating June 19
By AFRO Staff Juneteenth is a time to celebrate culture, freedom and the perseverance of a people. From D.C. and Prince George’s County to Baltimore City and surrounding areas, the offerings across the region include low budget items as well as free events for the entire family. Read below to find a celebration just right
The Baltimore City educator and former principal of Walbrook Senior High School died on June 12. Arrangements for Dr. Samuel Billups are as follows: June 23, 2023 Union Baptist Church 1219 Druid Hill Avenue Baltimore, Md. 21217 Family hour/viewing: 10:30 a.m. Funeral service: 11:30 a.m. Vaughn Greene Liberty Road Pavillion 8728 Liberty Road Randallstown, Md. 21133 Funeral Repast: 2