The Detroit Walk to Freedom took place on June 23, 1963 in Detroit, Mich. (Photo by Wayne University) By Aswad Walker, The Defender Network The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prolific speaker, meaning he has a litany of speeches given over his years in the public eye that go far beyond the
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The age-old adage tells us to put our money where our mouth is. Rather than spend money with businesses that are just looking to turn a profit, civil rights activists and other social change agents say it’s critical that consumers look to fund nonprofits and companies that are
Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher By Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, AFRO Publisher In 1963, the AFRO meticulously chronicled the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his now-famous “I Have A Dream Speech.” As more than 240,000 people of all races and creeds prepared
By AFRO Staff Keith Davis Jr. is finally a free man. Today, newly sworn-in Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced that he has dismissed all pending charges against Keith Davis Jr. Davis was shot by police in a West Baltimore garage in June 2015 after being chased by officers who accused him of a
By AFRO Staff According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, “taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday that is also designated by Congress as a national day of service – a ‘day on, not a day
2023 may have just started but gospel music group GEMS is already bringing the heat with their new single “Onye Nwere,” available today on digital platforms. The Afro-Highlife tune is a song of praise and testimony for all God has done. Accompanied by a vibrant, colorful music video – “Onye Nwere” sets the tone for
Nigerian singer-songwriter Jlyricz kicks off 2023 with a new single “Flex & Chill,” out today on all major music streaming platforms. According to the artist, Flex & Chill revolves around themes of praise, worship, fellowship, trust, faithfulness, celebration, and enjoyment. “It’s a song that encourages listeners to let go of stress and trust in God’s
Benny Jay is back with New Music!! After a long hiatus, the talented Gospel music minister makes a remarkable comeback with his much-anticipated new single titled “Ïjo Ope“. This marks Benny Jay’s first new music in over 7 years following the well-received classic and funky “My Whole Life” which dropped in 2015. According to the
Fast-rising gospel music act, Lawrence DeCovenant has released “Jesus Reigns.” The Nigerian-born US-based artiste recorded the audio & video live in the city of Baltimore, Maryland late in 2022 and decided to release it early in 2023 to afford Christian faithfuls a song to enter into the new year with while praising God. “The new
*(CNN) — One ticket sold in Maine beat the eerie odds of Friday the 13th and is set to claim the Mega Millions jackpot of about $1.35 billion, the lottery said. Friday night’s winning numbers were 30-43-45-46-61 with a Mega Ball of 14. Officials said the estimated annuitized jackpot could be worth $1.35 billion while