By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington (MOW) is quickly approaching and the Annapolis community has a weekend full of events planned to celebrate the momentous occasion. March reenactments, a church service and a youth program will all take place, along with other celebrations happening throughout the
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor On Aug 17. Maryland AG’s Chief Counsel for Opinions and Advice, Patrick B. Hughes, told the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) that their vote to approve a doctoral business program at Towson University (TU) had ‘no legal effect.’ An MHEC official initially deemed the program too similar to one at
By Charlene Crowell,Center for Responsible Lending While the 1963 March on Washington brought more than 200,000 Americans to the nation’s capital in a historic call for jobs and economic justice, an event billed as a ‘continuation’ – not a commemoration – will take place August 26 at the Lincoln Memorial. Co-sponsored by the National Action
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Lessie Benningfield Randle, Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis Sr., the last three known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, have continued their pursuit of justice. They have appealed to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, urging a swift reversal of Tulsa County District Judge Caroline Wall’s controversial dismissal of
By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Washington, D.C. is set to transform into a sea of white on Sept. 9 as the highly anticipated Le Dîner en Blanc descends upon the nation’s capital once again. This event, known for its alluring and secretive nature, promises an unforgettable evening of elegance and togetherness. It will
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CeCe Winans was the feature interview for Fox News’ Sunday Special. See the interview below.
Final round voting is now open! GMA members, cast your vote to determine who will become a 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards winner. Professional Membership by August 11, 2023 is required to be eligible for voting. Final round voting is open from August 17th to August 24th, 2023, so cast your vote now!
Daywind Records has announced the addition of 4-time BMI awarded singer/songwriter Scotty Inman to its stellar lineup of artists.
DOVES GIVEAWAY ALERT! Nashville Music City is sponsoring an incredible giveaway for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards.