By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Angela F. Williams, the first Black woman to head United Way Worldwide, visited South Baltimore on Feb. 7 to see the impact created by United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) in the Brooklyn and Curtis Bay neighborhoods. It was Williams’ first visit here since taking office in October
By AFRO Staff Between Feb. 2 and Feb. 4, the Career Communications Group hosted the BEYA (Black Engineer of the Year) Metaquake Symposium Conference, where Black engineers were honored in the Hall of Fame Alumnus Event. Over 1200 students joined the BEYA Metaquake conference to learn about STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Photos
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Steven Daines (R-Mont.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, today introduced legislation that will permanently extend the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), which has created jobs and driven investment in economically distressed neighborhoods. The New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act will permanently authorize a federal tax credit for businesses or
Singer, songwriter, and minister of the gospel, Pst John Smart William is out with a brand new single titled “Your Love Set My Heart On Fire“. The upbeat track is an expression of God’s love. Prior to this release, Pst John has blessed his fans with several singles which were well-received such as; Heavenly Race
“While life can be uncertain and the trend disturbing, it is comforting to know that God has a plan. What is lost can certainly be found by the grace of God’s love,” singer-songwriter Yemi Alafifuni delivers this message in the form of his new single “Found“. Grammy considered, and steadily growing within the Christian/Gospel scene
International Award winning Recording Artists, Nikki Laoye & Snatcha premieres a captivating video for their trending collaborative love single, “I DO”. Directed by UK Video Director, Fred Williams of IconTowers Media, the visuals is a fun-filled, playful expression of their love and commitment to one another with cameo appearances by their adorable children, the Fantastic
Just in time for the Valentine, Nigerian singer-songwriter Jlyricz releases a brand new single titled “Destinambari,” and it’s all shades of beauty. The song is tailor-made for lovers and romantics as we celebrate love this season. According to Jlricz, Destinambari is a smooth love song that deals with love, romance, dedication, and faithfulness themes. The
GRAMMY®, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning artist Kierra Sheard-Kelly will be releasing her new album, All Yours, on March 3rd, 2023. The new project is available for pre-order now, with the two singles “Praise Through” and “Miracles” feat. Pastor Mike Jr. delivered instantly. Marking her seventh studio album, All Yours is a follow-up to her chart-topping
*(CNN) — Call it the summer buffet of air travel. Frontier Airlines has announced its newest incentive to get travelers back in the air post-pandemic: An unlimited summer flight pass that costs $399. The all-you-can-fly plan allows Frontier customers to book “an unlimited number of flights” from May 2 to September 30, says the airline
Credit: Prime Video *Prime Video has released a trailer for their new title “The Power,” which features “Knives Out” star, Toni Collette, “Black Lightning” actress, Edwina Findley amongst others. The series also stars John Leguizamo (Encanto, John Wick 2) Auli’i Cravalho (Moana), Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Halle Bush. Per the official synopsis: The Power is