*I get Rick Caruso‘s big bucks, and the Police Protective League tossing the financial kitchen sink at Bass. BUT in a city like Los Angeles, primarily Hispanic, Black, Asian, young, liberal to progressive, and top-heavy Democratic, Karen Bass should have still at least handily topped Caruso in the number of votes received in the primary.…
*Three officers with the Tempe police department in Arizona have been placed on administrative leave after watching a Black man drown while pleading for help. The police department released body cam footage of the disturbing incident that occurred at the Elmore Pedestrian Bridge on May 28, TooFab reports. The three officers were responding to an…
*Nick Cannon says he is preparing to welcome yet more children this year. Appearing on Tuesday’s installment of Angela Yee’s “Lip Service” podcast, the television personality responded to speculation he has “three babies on the way” and hinted the rumors were true. “Let’s just put it this way… the stork is on the way,” Cannon…
*(CNN) — Six members of a Haitian Special Olympics contingent are missing, according to a news release from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office sent out a bulletin looking for Antione Mithon, Nicholson Fontilus, Peter Berlus, Anderson Petit-Frere, Steevenson Jacquet and Oriol Jean. The missing individuals are all men between the ages of…
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Dana Green is no stranger to entrepreneurship, but when she opened Restocked in Leesburg, Virginia last summer, it […] The post Black woman-owned Restocked aims to supply sought-after sneakers at reasonable prices appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff The SOWEBO Art and Music Festival once again returned to Baltimore on May 29th, with a mix of interesting offerings for all ages. SOWEBO, which stands for […] The post SOWEBO Art and Music Festival 2022 appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By BlackPressUSA The NBA has announced that Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green was named to the All-Rookie First Team. The All Rookie First Team is generally made up of two […] The post Rockets Jalen Green named to NBA All-Rookie First Team appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Three-time Academy of Country Music® Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year and New Haven Records recording artist Gordon Mote was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Jacksonville State University (AL) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to music. The post Gordon Mote Receives Honorary Doctorate from Jacksonville State University appeared first on The Gospel Music…
Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom is an illuminating film of deep understanding and thoughtful perspectives about the complex history of race, slavery, and faith in America. The post Juneteenth: Faith And Freedom – A New Film That Explores The Significance Of The Holiday appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
The CMB Awards Dinner at Momentum 2022 announced Station of the Year and Special Awards recipients. The post CMB 2022 Award Winners Announced appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.