By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Senior citizens are one of society’s most valuable resources. Though their contributions are often overlooked or taken for granted, older adults are community harmonizers. As keepers of institutional knowledge, cultural historians and family cornerstones, uplifting the voice of senior citizens and encouraging them
By ReShonda Tate By now you have heard of the unfortunate passing of dance star Stephen “Twitch” Boss, who took his own life in Encino, California. last week. The social media mental health specialists are out in full effect. And it’s nauseating. I have read so many comments of people saying things like “something seems
*Patrick Clark could be out of custody within 24 to 48 hours if his attorneys complete a few more requests — including turning in his passport card. Clark, 33, is charged with murder for the deadly shooting of Kirsnick Khari Ball, known professionally as Takeoff. His bond was originally set at $2 million, but a
*Today’s Social Heat will go down smoove. Reginae Carter clapped back at haters that fixed their internet fingers to negatively post on the promise ring her boyfriend Armon Warren gave her for Christmas. Armon also jumped into the fray and fired back at the trolls. Diddy gave the world a glimpse of his new baby
*it’s always sad to report the passing of any notable, but when that person is only 31 it’s really a sad proposition. But that’s where we are because Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, son of musician Stephen Marley and the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, has died. It was radio station WZPP in South Florida
*Director Kasi Lemmons is speaking out about her personal relationship with the late Whitney Houston. Lemmons helms the “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody” biopic that is currently playing in theaters nationwide. She tells EW that she was able to embed her intimate knowledge about the singer into the production. “I had a personal
*Loni Love has signed with APA for representation in feature film casting and development. The multi-hyphenate was previously with UTA. The actress, comedian, daytime TV host, author and philanthropist is an Emmy, NAACP Image and Gracie Award winner. A former co-host of The Real, Love is also a judge on Criss Angel’s Magic with The
Diadem Multimedia International (DMI) frontline minstrel, Minister Tinuade rounds off the year with the release of a brand new single and music video titled “Grateful.” Speaking about the song, the Nigerian-born singer shares, “Looking back to God’s extreme faithfulness over the years calls for a deliberate response to Him in gratitude. His love and grace brought
Nigerian gospel artist and songwriter, Damilola Obafemi wraps up the year 2022 with an upbeat praise tune titled “Jesus Reigns.” Available today on music streaming platforms, this follows the release of her 2021’s single “Oba Nla”. Produced by Doron Clinton, “Jesus Reigns” is a dance-ready single that exalts and declares God’s sovereignty. Download/stream here: http://maxtreme.lnk.to/JesusReigns
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, Tmcqueen@afro.com A D.C.-based non-profit organization unveiled 40 affordable new additions to the city’s housing stock on Dec. 13, fulfilling part of a vow to add 700 to 1,000 housing units aimed at alleviating the area’s affordable housing disparity. The organization, So Others Might Eat