(Stanford, CA) Riding high on the success of his smash hit single “Nothing Else Matters (INSTEAD OF COMPLAINING, PRAISE HIM)”, Billboard #1 Most Added Song in the Country, Music Educator and award-winning gospel artist Brent Jones will serve as artist-in-residence at Stanford University starting February 8th, 2023. Presented by the Department of Music & the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life, in collaboration with Cardinal
Reflects 30+ Years of Friendship with Lord Simon Woolley on Issues Uniting Black Americans and Black Britons New York, NY – Civil Rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton will make a two-day visit to the United Kingdom, where he will address the shared challenges around voting rights and police accountability for Black Americans and Black Britons.
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony’s most decorated artist in history, but at the end of Sunday’s show it was Harry Styles who walked away with the album of the year honor. The Grammys spread its top awards among other artists, leaving Beyoncé off
By Gary Fields, The Associated Press MEMPHIS (AP) — In a terrible way, the death of Tyre Nichols brings vindication to members of the Black community in Memphis who live in constant fear of the police. Often, before, people didn’t believe them when told how bad it is. The fatal beating of Nichols, 29, by
By Beth Harris, The Associated Press The Temptations, the Isley Brothers and the Four Tops turned back time, singing and dancing as if in their prime at a reunion of Motown stars. The occasion was to honor Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson for their musical achievements and philanthropic efforts as MusiCares
By AFRO Staff The Beyhive is all abuzz: Their Queen could emerge from the 2023 Grammy Awards on Feb. 5 as its most decorated artist ever. Beyoncé leads all the show’s nominees with nine nods, including for Album of the Year for “Renaissance,” the singer’s homage to Black and queer club culture. And she has
By Brian Witte, The Associated Press Maryland officials are preparing for as many as 80,000 residents who could no longer qualify for Medicaid coverage this spring, as the federal government reinstates a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify the eligibility of recipients. Michele Eberle, the executive director of the Maryland
Contemporary worship music collective, Maverick City Music and Gospel music icon, Kirk Franklin, were among the big winners at the 2023 Grammy Awards which was held yesterday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Maverick City Music took home four (4) Grammys emerging top winner in the Christian/Gospel music category including Best Contemporary Christian Music
Stellar Award-winning Todd Dulaney releases a new single in collaboration with Bishop Hezekiah Walker, titled, “It’s Working.” The new track is available now to download/stream on digital platforms. “It’s Working”, recorded live at Calvary Baptist Church in Chicago, is an energic and empowering declaration that God is in control, so everything will work out. The
David Balogun – via kyw *HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Graduating high school is a big accomplishment and one Bucks County boy’s graduation is making history. Nine-year-old David Balogun received his diploma from Reach Cyber Charter School in Harrisburg after taking classes remotely. He loves science and computer programming and credits a number of favorite teachers