Chart-topper DOE will present a full live experience of her award-winning debut album CLARITY on tour this winter, with “A Night of Clarity,” her first solo tour. The post DOE Announces “A Night Of Clarity” Solo Tour appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
By Aaron Morrison, The Associated Press Devin Allen admits that he occasionally behaved like a knucklehead, growing up in Baltimore. Though he was not so irreverent as a tenth grader that he could see an image of Emmett Till’s open casket and not find it arresting. The story of the 14-year-old Black boy who was
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Many Baltimoreans think of their city as a town independent of Maryland. Whether the sentiment is due to Baltimore’s location or the distinct culture, the poor collaboration between Baltimore City and the state of Maryland doesn’t help the attitude. In a recent interview
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO In case you missed it, the fastest growing sport in the U.S. today is called pickleball, but it has actually been around for decades. According to pickleballportal.com, pickleball was created back in 1965–some 57 years ago– on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle in
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueenafro.com An avid community leader from the start, Del. Stephanie Smith, born in Virginia Beach, Va., is running for re-election in District 45 of Maryland. “My biggest inspiration was my grandmother,” said Smith. “I was blessed to have my grandmother and grandfather in my
*The “Ebony Power 100” Gala took place on October 29 at Milk Studios in Los Angeles. The theme of the evening was “Moving Black Forward.” The signature event featured honorees: Issa Rae, Spike Lee, and the cast of the upcoming film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Emmy-nominated comedian Amber Ruffin hosted the night. EUR was on
*DALLAS, Texas – Reach Media Inc. – Tom Joyner’s Ultimate Party with a Purpose® supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will set sail from Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 20, 2023, through Saturday, May 27, 2023, with stops at the beautiful ports of Cozumel, Cayman Islands and Jamaica, along with some fun-filled
*We caught up with popular media personality Jasmine Brand, co-owner of the entertainment blog theJasmineBRAND, to dish about her new talk show “Brutally Honest” on Fox Soul. “Brutally Honest with Jasmine Brand” features interviews with some of Hollywood’s biggest names and conversations on the latest in entertainment, fashion, and music news, per news release. Jasmine
*As it was previously reported, NBA star Kyrie Irving was suspended over his comments regarding his tweet linking to an “antisemitic” documentary. The athlete doubled down on his move following a wave of backlash but later issued an official apology where he took full accountability for his action. He said, “To All Jewish families and
*HBO host Bill Maher says the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections looks pretty grim for Democrats as recent polls show the GOP is set to take control of Congress. “Democracy is on the ballot and unfortunately, it’s going to lose,” Maher said Friday on his “Real Time” show. “Everything in America is about to