By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO This week we’ll discuss how you transition from online dating, to a phone conversation to meeting in person and signing on the dotted line that takes you off the market! As we recently discussed last week, it all begins with your profile. What are you saying? What
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City Council – Public Safety and Government Operations Committee The Baltimore City Council Public Safety and Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Feb. 1 at one p.m. The topic of discussion for the hearing is “Human Trafficking Investigations and Prosecutions.” According to information disclosed by
By Brian Melley, The Associated Press Lawyers for the 5-year-old son of a man who died after repeatedly being shocked by Los Angeles police with a stun gun following a traffic collision filed a $50 million claim Friday for damages against the city. The legal claim is required before Keenan Anderson’s son and estate can
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO A movement dedicated to bridging the racial divide between police officers and minority communities is sweeping the country. Native Washingtonian, A.J. Ali, a journalist and filmmaker, is using film and faith to address racial tension across the country with his documentary “Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. Is the Answer.”
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO On Jan. 20, the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) announced D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, as the inaugural recipient of the Marion Barry Jr. Award for Public Service. The award was named in honor of Barry, the last D.C. Mayor elected to serve three terms, and was created to
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The DC Housing Finance Agency commences its ‘The Baldwin DuBois Discussion Series: Equity Access and Social Transformation.’ On Feb. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) will kickoff a new discussion series focused on equity access and social transformation. The event will be
By Aria Brent, Special to the AFRO A D.C police officer is in recovery after being stabbed in the face on the afternoon of Jan. 21. It was reported by authorities that an officer was serving a bench warrant on Mount Olivet Road in the Northeast D.C., area. Around 1:10 p.m., officers from the fifth
Dunsin Oyekan X Mercy Chinwo – Who is on The LORD’s Side Hot off the heels of his latest album “The Birth of Revival,” Dunsin Oyekan has released the official live video for “Who is on the Lord’s Side,” one of the highlight tracks from the new project. The Nigerian psalmist teamed up with powerhouse
Nigerian psalmist, Dunsin Oyekan Kick-starts the year 2023 with “The Birth Of Revival,” a surprise album from the Worship revivalist. The new project comes barely a year after the successful release of his last LP “The Glory Experience (Songs Of Zion),” which dropped in March 2022. The 14-track album features a star appearance from Mercy
“Miracle No Dey Tire Jesus,” is the newest hit from Moses Bliss assisted by Festize & Chizie. The Nigerian gospel sensation has been making quite a splash on social media with the addictive uptempo – a fresh addition to his collection of viral hits. A compelling follow-up to the widely-received “Daddy Wey Dey Pamper” –