Sean Diddy Combs – photo supplied *(CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with a second lawsuit in as many weeks, accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman who claims she was also a victim of alleged “revenge porn” by the music artist. The civil suit filed under the New York Adult Survivors
FedEx robbery in Memphis *A flash mob robbery of a FedEx semi-trailer is at the center of an investigation by Memphis police. The crime, which occurred just after 8:30 pm on Nov. 11, occurred during a “deliberate” traffic jam. Police reveal thieves broke into the 53-foot semi-trailer, stealing dozens of packages. Cell phone video capturing
*(CNN) — Well, they did it! Alabama A&M University’s Marching Maroon and White Band kicked off the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday in New York City. Check them out via the video above. Earlier, the band’s director, Carlton Wright, told CNN the performance would be a significant moment for the historically Black college:
Retired Technical Sergeant Bridgette Gilmore Threat (Courtesy Photo) By Wanda Boulware, Special to the AFRO It is said time and time again that it is an honor to serve in the U.S. military and while that may be true being a soldier has so much more to offer. Retired Technical Sergeant Bridgette Gilmore Threat gives
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO What’s a “May-September” romance, you ask? Well, it’s not a calendar thing, but rather a reference to romantic relationships where there’s a considerable age difference between partners. I don’t particularly like the term “cougar” but for the sake of this article, let’s roll with it! A cougar
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO “Keep smilin’, keep shinin’ Knowin’ you can always count on me for sure That’s what friends are for For good times and bad times I’ll be on your side forevermore That’s what friends are for.” – “That’s What Friends Are For” by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer
By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Delegates at a reparations summit in Ghana agreed Thursday to establish a Global Reparation Fund to push for overdue compensation for millions of Africans enslaved centuries ago during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The Accra Reparation Conference adds to the growing demands for reparations after about
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO In a heartwarming celebration of community, M&T Bank and The Aspen Institute recently came together to commemorate The Weaver Awards 2023. Now in its third year, the Awards recognized the dedication and contributions of Baltimore’s remarkable “Community Connectors,” who embody the spirit of fostering community connections and building
By Chris Katje Many sports fans have debated whether NBA superstar Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and he is still commonly referred to as GOAT. While the on-court debate will wage on for decades, Jordan’s off-court greatness puts him in a class all his own. Jordan is best known for his
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. It was the trip of a lifetime. It was not a vacation, but a mission trip to advocate for justice and the respect of the Black Catholics, worshiping and serving in the U.S. for over 400 years. We have kept our eyes on God and the unrequited love from our