By Cy Richardson and Ayanna Fortson, National Urban League Even though African Americans make a significant economic contribution in the United States, their financial wellness lags behind that of the rest of the country. Numerous economic indicators highlight this disparity, such as median household income, net worth, and the likelihood of carrying student-loan debt. The
Celebrated worship leader and singer-songwriter, Onos Ariyo simply known as Onos is out with a new worship anthem titled “Hallelujah (Me Re Jirie)” featuring emerging artists Godwin Adams and Justina. This comes highly anticipated following the successful release of her widely-received “Jesus Reigns” which is still impacting lives globally. Highly refreshing, “Hallelujah (Me Re Jirie)”
*A mother’s love is something that can never be measured. For those who have that strong bond with your mother, you know you always try to show them your appreciation. The late great Tupac Shakur was no different. He wrote a song dedicated to his mother titled “Dear Mama.” He always spoke highly of his
(L-R): Prince, Nina Simone, Jennifer Hudson, Al Wilson *The death of Prince seven years ago is the latest and perhaps most widely known event of ill fortune to happen on April 21st. But fans of two other music icons are also mourning today. Also, on this day in 2004, a future EGOT winner famously ran
*Kenya Moore’s ex-husband Marc Daly has been dropped by his divorce lawyer and the move reportedly comes weeks before the trial with the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star. According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, Marc’s lawyer Regina Edwards has withdrawn from the case. Daly is now responsible for hiring a new lawyer ahead of
Pastor Sherman Jaquess of Matoaka Baptist Church in Ochelata, Okla. / screenshot *An Oklahoma preacher has responded to the backlash over him wearing blackface that has sparked viral outrage. The image of Pastor Sherman Jaquess of Matoaka Baptist Church in Ochelata, Okla. first appeared on Facebook on Feb. 10, 2017, and recently re-emerged online, Fox
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: (L-R) Tracy Morgan, Tichina Arnold, Martin Lawrence, Lynn Whitfield and Steve Harvey attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for Martin Lawrence on April 20, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *Webbies, it’s Friday and we are hot on the block with these Social Heat gems.
DOE announced her engagement on Instagram with gorgeous photos with her new fiance. The post DOE Announces Engagement appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
By Special to the AFRO, JHU Hub Johns Hopkins University announced today that Vice President of Public Safety Branville Bard Jr. will serve as the inaugural chief of the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) to closely oversee the development and implementation of a progressive law enforcement agency based in accountability, transparency and community engagement. Bard
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper The attitude of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas only adds to concerns about non reported gifts from wealthy donors. In addition, it adds to the ongoing discussion of his wife Ginny Thomas’ involvement with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.