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E-Scooter Company Responds to Criticism After Partnering with White-Owned Business for Black History Month Initiative

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand February 24, 2023

Credit: Twitter @limebike *E-scooter rental giant Lime partnered with a white-owned business for Black History Month and now says that was actually a mistake. The company launched an initiative recently offering discount codes to riders who visit Black-owned businesses. The goal was to “drive more traffic to Black-owned, sustainable small businesses.” “We’re giving riders discount

DeVon Franklin and Kelsey Grammer Tackle Faith and Hippies in ‘Jesus Revolution’ | Watch EUR Exclusive

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand February 24, 2023

Kelsey Grammer poses for a photograph during the Faith Beer takeover at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on May 13, 2022, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images) *If you’re a fan of five-time Emmy winner and three-time Golden Globe winner Kelsey Grammer, then you’ll surely enjoy his heartwarming performance

Triple 8’s Samantha Steele Promoted to Chief Operating Officer

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand February 24, 2023

Longtime artist manager at Triple 8 Management, with more than a decade’s experience, Samantha Steele now rises to Chief Operating Officer, helping lead a team of 30 managers, marketing, radio and partnership professionals. The post Triple 8’s Samantha Steele Promoted to Chief Operating Officer appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.

Slain teen’s family home targeted in weekend shooting

Gospel NewsBy Anand February 23, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Deanta Dorsey’s family home was hit by bullets several times on Feb. 18. Baltimore Police Department officers were called to the family’s home at roughly 1:45 a.m. Authorities have confirmed that all residents at the property were physically unharmed. “Saturday morning, some time after midnight, the Dorsey house

Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System partner with Reginald F. Lewis Museum to reach local job seekers and entrepreneurs

Gospel NewsBy goldenrb February 23, 2023

By Nicole Batey, Special to the AFRO Economic empowerment and employment opportunities in Baltimore City were the focus of the “Level Up with HopkinsLocal 3.0” event recently held at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Level Up with HopkinsLocal is an initiative by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) that aims to

Biden’s student loan forgiveness program remains on pause, many borrowers hope for relief

Gospel NewsBy goldenrb February 23, 2023

By Andre Ash, The Michigan Chronicle President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Education announced their three-part plan to provide assistance to working and middle-class families struggling to pay federal student loans last year. The plan would provide borrowers with up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness. Other parts of the plan would help borrowers

Supreme Court weighs tech giants’ liability in terror case

Gospel NewsBy Anand February 23, 2023

By The Associated Press The Supreme Court weighed in this week on whether Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can be sued over a 2017 Islamic State group attack on a Turkish nightclub based on the argument the platforms assisted in fueling the growth of the terrorist organization. What the justices decide to do in this case

CIAA Tournament draws top athletes and fans from around the country

Gospel NewsBy navaneetha February 23, 2023

By AFRO Staff The 2023 CIAA Tournament returned to Baltimore from Feb. 21 to 25. The CFG Bank Arena in Downtown Baltimore was full of activity as the nation’s premier Black athletes met on the court. The CFG Bank Arena, formerly Royal Farms Arena, is newly renovated and opened its doors for the first time

A magical visit: NBA Hall of Famer and Sodexo Chairman Magic Johnson visits Morgan State University

Gospel NewsBy navaneetha February 23, 2023

By Raven Roberts, Special to the AFRO On the morning of Feb. 20 local reporters lined the commons of Morgan State University (Morgan) in anticipation of the arrival of former professional basketball star and current SodexoMagic Chairman, Magic Johnson. Morgan students, faculty and local residents alike swarmed the campus, in hopes of securing an autograph

AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Joppatown student Jaydhen Johnson receives more than $180,000 in scholarships

Gospel NewsBy goldenrb February 23, 2023

By Amelia Uduafemeh, Special to the AFRO Joppatowne High School (JHS) senior Jaydhen Johnson is on his way to greatness. The marching and jazz band member is a standout not only at school, but in his community as well. “My major inspiration is my mother,” he said. “Throughout my childhood, she pushed me to work

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