By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The Maryland State Board of Education voted this past week to take action against the Prince George’s County School board chair Juanita D. Miller […] The post State Board of Education issues charges against Prince George’s County School Board Chair appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor June is LGBTQ Pride Month – a celebration and commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, staged to resist police harassment […] The post Black Pride: Representing the Black LGBTQ+ community for 30 years appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) on June 1 announced it has received a $10 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to strengthen eviction diversion […] The post D.C. courts and eight states receive eviction relief assistance from Wells Fargo grant appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By H.R. Harris, Special to the AFRO In Georgetown, nestled amidst million-dollar homes and storefront boutiques, African-American artist Norman Parish Jr. spent the last chapter of his life creating a […] The post “Walls of Respect”: Famed African-American artists featured in a new documentary premiering at Georgetown’s City Tavern Club appeared first on AFRO American…
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com When Ashlee Johnson found out she was pregnant with her first child, she was excited, but, like many […] The post Childbirth educator creates Birth Class in a Box to mitigate expectant mother’s labor concerns appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
It was yet another memorable day for Nigerian gospel music sensation Tim Godfrey and his wife, Erica, as they observe traditional marriage rites in Nigeria. This comes weeks after the lovely couple tied the knot in a beautiful wedding in Culpeper, VA, Unites States. The glamorous traditional ceremony which was held yesterday was graced by…
Singer, songwriter, and Worship leader, Folabi Nuel releases “More than Enough,” the second single lifted from his forthcoming live album “Revival is in the Air” releasing July 1, 2022. This follows the Easter-themed “Calvary” single featuring Jo Deep, which dropped in April. “More than Enough” was Recorded Live at the Elevation Church, Lekki, Lagos, on…
The McCrary Sisters share the following on the loss of their sister, Deborah McCrary, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022: “It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our beloved sister Deborah.” Deborah Person McCrary, born June 17, 1954 (age 67), was a member of the legendary McCrary Sisters, who…
Out now!, “Bless Me” is the second single lifted from Maverick City Music’s upcoming collaboration album with Kirk Franklin entitled “Kingdom Book One” releasing June 17th, 2022. This comes fresh on the heels of the album’s title track “Kingdom” which dropped in May. Accompanied by its official music video, “Bless Me” was written by Kirk…
British-Nigerian gospel music artist and songwriter, Lanre Shedowo releases her new album, “Unchanging God,” available today on digital platforms. Commemorating the album’s release, Lanre offers the fifth track “You Are Good and Kind” for free download. “Unchanging God” boasts production credits from Darlington Joseph and Evans Ogboi. According to Lanre Shedowo, the new EP talks…