By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO During the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) several organizations including the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) and […] The post Tech equity a key discussion during Annual Legislative Conference appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor President Joe Biden announced that he is taking executive action to relieve the burden of simple marijuana convictions, currently affecting the everyday life of […] The post President Biden announces pardon of federal convictions for simple marijuana possession with executive order appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and DAVID RISING, Associated Press UTHAI SAWAN, Thailand (AP) — A former police officer facing a drug charge burst into a day care center Thursday in Thailand, […] The post Former cop attacks Thai day care center, kills at least 36 appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
*Hmm, maybe Draymond Green should take his talents to the boxing ring. The Golden State Warriors star is making news for decking his teammate, Jordan Poole, with a vicious right hand after their trash-talking in practice on Wednesday apparently went left. For what it’s worth, Green apologized to the team and subsequently left the training
*Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the court, gave a history lesson on the enactment of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment during her second day on the bench. Jackson explored this history as the court heard arguments in a dispute over Alabama’s congressional districts map (Merrill v. Milligan), NBC News reports. The case
*Iconic TV star Tichina Arnold is making her directorial debut with the short film “Oh Baby Baby.” It premiers October 8th on BET Her for breast cancer month. In an exclusive interview with iHeart Radio and EURweb Spotlight host Jazmyn ‘Jaz’ Summers, the former “Martin” and current “The Neighborhood” star shares her thoughts on “Martin,”
*Ashanti posted graphic photos of her younger sister on social media in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the images, the singer’s younger sibling, Shia Douglas, is seen with a battered and bruised face. As reported by Vibe, Shia has previously spoken out about being a victim of domestic violence. “It is Domestic Violence
*Selah Marley, the daughter of Lauryn Hill, has responded to the criticism over her wearing a White Lives Matter shirt when she walked in Kanye‘s Yeezy season nine presentation in Paris on Monday. Marley, 23, is catching heat for her involvement with Ye’s latest stunt, Complex reports. Selah slammed the haters in a series of
“Eze Mmuo (King Of the Spirits),” is the newest single from Indigenous Nigerian gospel singer Amb. Sis Chinyere Udoma. The indigenous worship ballad is available today to download/stream on all digital platforms. The ODUDU WOMAN as popularly called by her fans is known for her indigenous deep worship and acknowledgment of the superiority of God
Gospel music minister, songwriter, and recording artiste, Bandele Kehinde Victoria, widely known as Veeki Royce releases her debut album titled “ELOHIM”. The 13-track project features guest appearances from Mike Abdul, A’dam, and Adeyinka Alaseyori. Speaking about the full-length body of work, Veeki revealed that releasing her debut album is the best decision of her life.