*George Santos now looks forward to being sworn into Congress on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd. But he better watch over his shoulders as well, for all is not well behind him: federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into his campaign finances. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said in a statement that no one is
*Residents of Jackson, Mississippi, are used to water stoppages and boil water notices followed by apologies from state officials. The residents say they have had enough and are “tired of apologies.” Some residents still currently have no running water after the area experienced sub-freezing temperatures resulting in frozen and busted pipes. Following this, they were
*(CNN) — Dionne Warwick wishes younger artists today would be more cognizant of what they are saying and the possible ramifications. The legendary singer told CNN she believes social media factors into some reckless commentary, one of the reasons she decided to join Twitter. “I was with my nieces and nephews and they were just
*Get ready for the very FIRST Social Heat of 2023. Kicking things off, Slater Vance, the 16-year-old son of Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, has issued an apology for participating in a viral TikTok trend which is receiving tons of online criticism, Rightfully so, because it shows children announcing to family members that a
Photo: Tommaso Altamura via 123RF The new year allows you to review money management strategies and set new financial goals. Evaluating and adjusting your saving and spending habits can go a long way in helping you hit your targets. If controlling your finances seems overwhelming, don’t worry. Forming a solid plan and sticking to it is
By AFRO Staff Baltimore has experienced a variety of highs and lows this year. From hosting the HBCU basketball teams involved in CIAA to the launch of the guaranteed income pilot, the year has offered a plethora of eye-catching headlines. Read below and take a walk down 2022’s memory lane. Where were you when some
Jan. 17- MLK Peace Walk In honor of the late Martin Luther King, the Anacostia Business Improvement District held a peace walk starting at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and stopping at the Ambassador Christian Church. Several family members of the civil rights leader joined the trek. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual MLK
As the AFRO prepares to end the year, we also remember those who have died in 2022. This is a compiled list of individuals who made a great impact in the world. From Charles McGee, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of the first African American fighter pilots which formed during World War
By Carolyn Thompson and Jake Bleiberg, The Associated Press Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze on Christmas Day to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 29 people across the United States and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses with heaping snow drifts
Nigerian Gospel singer-songwriter Onu Peter winds up the year 2022 with a new single “Uchu Gbede Ojo.” The Amapiano fusion titled in his native language, which means “I Am Grateful”, is a song of praise and gratitude that exalts God. Synonymous with energetic AfroGospel, the Germany-based singer Onu Peter delivers yet another powerful rendition, written