*What it do? Here’s some fresh Social Heat for ya.’ Eddie Murphy and Nia Long star in a new movie, “You People,” written by Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill, who also co-stars in the comedy. The story revolves around Hill wanting to marry his girlfriend, played by Lauren London. The film tackles love, interracial relationships
*(CNN) — Actress Kirstie Alley has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. She was 71. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” the statement read. “She
*Allen Iverson is speaking out about his decades-old rap album “Misunderstood, which he called “terrible” during an appearance on Kevin Hart’s Cold as Balls series. Iverson says the album was a source of tension between himself and late NBA commissioner David Stern, who died in 2020. “It wasn’t a great relationship when I did that
*(CNN) — Nike cut ties with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving Monday. The move comes after Irving posted a Twitter link to a documentary containing antisemitic messages in October and initially refused to issue an apology. “Kyrie Irving is no longer a Nike athlete,” Nike tells CNN. Irving’s agent and stepmother Shetellia Riley painted the
The Awakening Foundation announces that multi-GRAMMY® nominated artist Matthew West will embark on his headline tour, “My Story Your Glory,” to 32 cities across the country next year. The post Matthew West Announces Spring 2023 Tour appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
In partnership with K-LOVE Books, Tyler announces the release of his first book, Walking Free: Taking Small Steps To A Big God. The post Micah Tyler Announces Release of His First Book appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Fintech has come to mean the integration of technology in providing financial services. The catch-all term includes digital lending and credit, as well as mobile banking and payments, and most recently, has encompassed the new world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. But, the roots
By Dreema Carrington, Morgan State University Intern A gruesome tradition As Morgan State University (MSU) wraps up another homecoming, students cope with the news of yet another on-campus shooting. Luckily, the homecoming shooting didn’t claim a life, however, an unnamed 20-year-old man was left injured. He was struck in front of the university’s student center
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Regina T. Boyce (D-MD-43A) and Elizabeth Embry are the projected representatives of District 43A although the Maryland State Board of Elections has not certified the results. “The Boyce – Embry ticket was the strongest possible collaboration,” Nina Kasniunas, an associate political science professor
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., The Moore Report, The Afro American News If it were just a board game of gun violence, it wouldn’t hurt so badly but it is not a game. Real lives are being lost. As the slogan would say, “you gotta play” to lose. Unfortunately, we hit 610 mass shootings in