By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Deanta Dorsey didn’t know that his life would end during his lunch period on Jan. 4. Hanging out with four of his friends outside of a fast food restaurant just across from his school, Edmondson–Westside High, the bullets came for him. “He was not in the wrong place and it
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Marylanders received their annual update on the status of the state’s affairs from a Black man for the first time in history on the first day of February this year. Governor Wes Moore opened Black History Month with his first State of the State address, delivering a call
By Bianca Crawley, Special to the AFRO As the first African-American female director at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Mrs. Vanessa E. Wynce, has made tremendous strides in the development and future of science, technology, engineering, and math. Growing up down south in Conway, S.C., Wynce developed a strong interest in engineering as a young child.
By Jim Salter. The Associated Press As five Memphis police officers attacked Tyre Nichols with their feet, fists and a baton, others milled around at the scene, even as the 29-year-old cried out in pain and then slumped limply against the side of a car. Just like the attack on George Floyd in Minneapolis nearly
Roc Nation recording artist VICTORY ascends to trailblazing heights with her new single and video, “El Shaddai.” Showcasing her distinct and sober sound, the singer offers a deeply felt and earnest track that seeks to uplift the soul in dark times. Unitedly bluesy and soulful, VICTORY originally hails from Detroit, MI, and brings the full
Upholding the culture of a spiritual virtual exercise that has birthed many testimonies, Renowned worship leader and prolific Nigerian singer-songwriter, Nathaniel Bassey has announced that a special session of the ground-breaking “Hallelujah Challenge” will take center stage this February 2023. Taking to social media to make the announcement, Nathaniel revealed this is perhaps the most
*(CNN) — Three bodies found Thursday in the Detroit area are believed those of three rappers who have been missing for almost two weeks, a spokesperson for the city of Highland Park said. The bodies were found in Highland Park, roughly 6 miles northwest of Detroit, Highland Park spokesperson LaKisha Brown said. Michigan State Police
Earl ‘Skip” Cooper has created the Earl Skip Cooper Foundation *Earl “Skip” Cooper has created the Earl Skip Cooper Foundation (ESCF) to serve humanity. The foundation will render resources to bridge generational societal disparities pertaining to business growth and development, academic institutions, and systemic racism. ESCF will partner with organizations, institutions, and individuals that have a demonstrated ability
Author and car designer Emeline King features two of the Fords she had a hand in creating the interiors. (Photo Credit: EK) *As we celebrate Black History Month, Auto Trends with Jeffcars.com shines the high beams on Emeline King. She is Ford Motor Company’s first Black female car designer. King, who was hired in 1983
Upminders *CARSON, CA – Upminders, the leading creator and manufacturer of uplifting, encouraging art and accessories will be featured in the 65th GRAMMY Awards® Gift Bag. Presenters and performers will receive Upminders’ Love Respect Unity (LRU) medallion in their official gift bag. The LRU medallion is targeted to become the international symbol of love, respect