By Alanna Durkin Richer, AP News A Virginia man who assaulted police with a stolen baton and used a flashing strobe light to disorient officers trying to defend the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison. Geoffrey Sills of Mechanicsville, Va., was convicted of assault with
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement are working together to support Black women-led nonprofits in D.C. The firm, on March 9, awarded the nonprofit organization $350,000 in philanthropic funding to provide $25,000 grants to eight Black women with nonprofits located in Wards 7 and 8. Aside
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor With rental housing on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and evictions in Prince George’s County increasing at an alarming rate, County Council members are aggressively looking toward sustainable solutions for the 40 percent of county residents who are renters. The Council is working on adding to its security
Gospel music powerhouse and minister, Mercy Chinwo surprises fans with a brand new single “Confidence,” available today to download/stream on digital platforms. This marks the first new music from the “Excess Love” crooner in over a year, and it captures her heartfelt expression of God-fidence. Described as an anthem for those who are a majority
After much anticipation, Nathaniel Bassey’s new album “Hallelujah Live” is finally out and available now to download/stream on all major digital platforms worldwide. Described as a “FEAST OF SPIRITUAL SONGS!“ by Nathaniel, the 16-track live project which was recorded in Lagos boasts star-studded guest appearances from renowned worship leaders and ministers such as William McDowell
Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, Tye Tribbett makes his long-awaited NPR Music Tiny Desk debut with an explosive set of key songs from his career and recent album All Things New. The Vibrant singer/songwriter activated his high octave flows with precise energetic delivery while performing six of his trademark hits on Tiny Desk. Lightning up the
*Give this young man his props. Keon White, who is just 10 years of age is getting praise from doctors in North St. Louis County because he helped save his grandmother’s life during an overnight diabetic episode. Young Keon who is in fourth grade was spending the night at his grandmother’s house this week when
SZA x SKIMSGreg Swales/SKIMS *SZA’s latest hot and sexy shoot just might kill her exes. The “Kill Bill” songstress is the newest superstar to pose for Skims. She stripped down Wednesday for multiple shots in the Fits Everybody collection, the “buttery soft” brand helmed by Kim Kardashian. The reality star/shapewear mogul said of her star
*The brother to San Francisco Mayor London Breed may be getting out of prison sooner than planned. A judge dropped his manslaughter charges due to the latest changes to state law. However, some social media users think the decision is an outcome of some backroom deal, which may not be valid. Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco
Jazz pianist Eric Reed releases his 28th solo album ‘Black, Brown and Blue.’ *“I wanted to honor my elders, the greats…and the living great composures,” said Jazz pianist Eric Reed about what is on his new album “Black, Brown and Blue” (Smoke Sessions Records). “…And it has my own original works.” The “Black, Brown and