*Should this be the end of The Breakfast Club? Attorney Antonio Moore definitely believes so and is pushing people to spread the hashtag #EndtheBreakfastClub online. Moore looks at recent issues surrounding real estate seminars and courses as one of several reasons the show may be past its expiration date. Moore also looks back to the
By Amaka Watson, Defender Network Afrobeats, the genre that originated in West Africa, has rapidly taken the world by storm. With its infectious rhythms and dance-inducing melodies, Afrobeats has managed to bridge cultural gaps and bring artists from different parts of the globe together. These top five Afrobeats collaborations with U.S. based artists showcase the
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Maryland Public Defender Natasha M. Dartigue is making major moves to ensure that minority mothers and children are receiving equal access to justice across the state of Maryland. On Sept. 26, CEO and publisher of the AFRO, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, invited women leaders to meet and speak
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As social justice movements gain popularity across minority communities, Hispanic and Black leaders continue to charge forward on behalf of their constituents, advocating for government accountability, equity and environmental justice. Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a time for a continuance of these
Epic Art Universe cofounder Dion Bowen speaks with Chrissy M. Thornton, president and CEO of Associated Black Charities (ABC), just one of several vendors on hand to network with attendees.Justin and Kelley Saunders make the 2023 Generational Wealth Diversity Summit a family affair with their daughter, Emilia Saunders.Amanda Moses attends the summit in hopes of
Mortgage Interest Rates are at their highest level in the last 20+ years. This has had a chilling effect on the housing market. But despite the higher rates, the market remains strong and more favorable to sellers than buyers. Why? Low Inventory Homeowners who took advantage of the previous years’ lower interest rates are very
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Pamela A. Smith was nominated as the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) police chief in July by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and recently began the official confirmation process through the D.C. Council. Smith would become the first African-American woman to be D.C. police chief– if she is fully confirmed
By Michayla Maxwell and Mennatalla Ibrahim, Special to the AFRO Completion of construction projects across Washington, D.C. have restored the city’s metrorail system (Metro). Many feel that the changes have made the metro safer and more reliable for all that use it. One of the new programs introduced is known as Metro Lift. Participants can
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire For over six decades, the Ohio Players, first introduced as the Ohio Untouchables, have been a powerhouse in the world of music, dazzling fans with iconic hits like “Love Rollercoaster,” “Fire,” and “Funky Worm” while performing to sold-out audiences across the nation. After years of dedicated contributions to the
By Sarah Kwon, Word In Black When Selam Solomon Caldwell and her husband learned she was pregnant last year, the stakes for finding the right OB-GYN felt high. Caldwell, a Black woman, had heard stories from family and friends of maternity care providers who ignored their requests or pressured them into cesarean sections without clear