*(CNN) — Sam Gilliam, the first Black artist to represent the US pavilion at the Venice Biennale, has died at the age of 88. The American abstract artist died Saturday, David Kordansky Gallery and Pace Gallery, which represent his work, announced Monday. Born in 1933 in Mississippi, Gilliam graduated with a master of arts degree
*We have an exclusive clip of this week’s episode of “Commit or Quit with Judge Lynn Toler,” airing June 30 on WE tv. Per press release, couples in crisis turn to Judge Lynn Toler for a life-altering decision to get married or break up for good. Judge Toler meets the couples, watches surveillance and interviews
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com CLLCTIVLY, a Baltimore social change organization focused on racial equity, narrative change, social connectedness and resource mobilization, recently […] The post Baltimore social change organization CLLCTIVLY welcomes first chief operating officer appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
by Glynda Carr The Supreme Court just dealt a devastating blow to reproductive rights. With its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, five Republican-appointed Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court swept […] The post Op-ed: Black women will suffer the harshest Consequences after the overturn of Roe appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Grantees include organizations focused on keeping housing-unstable New Yorkers in their homes, supporting criminal justice reform, and promoting mental health NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trinity Church […] The post Trinity Church Wall Street awards more than $23 million in grants appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music teamed up for a vibrant live performance at the 2022 BET Awards. The post Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music Perform at BET Awards appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
Leadership from Hope Media Group announce the official consolidation of hip-hop and pop music digital streams NGEN Radio and WAY Now. The post Hope Media Group’s NGEN Radio and Way Now to Consolidate appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
*If you’re pregnant and you want to get an abortion, The U.S. Supreme Court just made it harder for you depending on what state you live in. The court overturned its five-decades-long support for a woman’s right to choose. I don’t know what’s worse, a bunch of old men trying to dictate what women can
*It seems like Nick Cannon has been doing some reflecting lately. During an interview with 94.7 The Block’s Shelley Wade, Nick admits that he has struggled with monogamy in his relationships. Nick opens up about what it will take for him to settle down and marry again. Nick, who was only married once to Mariah
*Omarion took aim at his B2K bandmates when he called J-Boog, Raz-B, and Lil Fizz his “background dancers.” Last week, Omarion and Mario faced off in a Verzuz battle on Thursday, after which his former bandmates mocked his performance. As reported by Complex, Omarion clapped back in a lengthy post shared on Instagram, claiming J-Boog