*(CNN) — The organizers of Atlanta Black Pride, an LGBTQ celebration held each Labor Day weekend, have big plans. There will be parties and performances, workshops and financial literacy classes, brunches and a boat ride. This year also brings an event that no one ever expected would be necessary: a vaccination clinic. “We actually got
*Police are searching for the driver and passenger of a black Mercedes after they crashed into an SUV multiple times to rob a man at gunpoint in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The chaotic scene took place just before 5 p.m. Saturday, when police say a black Mercedes-Benz came charging down the road after the driver
– Dunsin Oyekan and Nathaniel Bassey reimagine “YHWH” (Yahweh) Celebrated Nigerian psalmist Dunsin Oyekan and renowned worship leader Nathaniel Bassey have rendered a new version of their collaborative single “YHWH”. The original song by the duo is housed in Dunsin’s 2019 album, Kingdom Now. Commenting on the release, Dunsin Oyekan peened; “When we’re in the
Nigerian Gospel singer-songwriter, Oma Peter releases her much-anticipated first official single, “I Am Here” alongside its music video. Produced by Niyi-P, “I Am Here” captures the singer’s thankful heart towards God as she offers deep worship and thanksgiving to Him for survival and all He’s done in the past few years of her life. It’s
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America corps member, tmcqueen@afro.com Many in Maryland have their eyes set on the Governor’s race, but voters should also be concerned with […] The post There’s a new sheriff in town-but why should you care? appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
*(CNN) — First, Laverne Cox was mistaken for Beyoncé at the US Open. Now, two other legends have been mixed up. The internet had a field day after former tennis pro and analyst Mary Carillo identified Dionne Warwick, who was sitting in the stands, as Gladys Knight. Carillo’s colleague, Chanda Rubin, also repeated the error.
*Nigeria has become the first country to ban all non-Nigerian actors and models from starring or voicing in Nigerian commercials. This is an “action aimed at growing the Nigerian advertising industry,” according to a statement released by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON). “All advertisements, advertising, and marketing communications materials targeted or exposed on
*Idris Elba is fed up with the new debate on Black British Actors being cast in American roles. Reports state that the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” features actress Naomi Ackie playing the late legendary singer. This casting brought back the debate over Black British actors taking roles away from Black
*(CNN) — Adapted from a film short into a movie, “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul” exhibits the strain of the magnification process — as premises go, feeling a little light in terms of the collection plate. The central performances, however, make this dark satire awkwardly watchable, with Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall as
*Before he stepped into the rap game, Lil Baby was a hustler and a formidable gambler. His sister once claimed that Lil earned six figures before his rap career picked up. So it’s little surprise that Lil Baby recently won $1 million at a Las Vegas casino. The Atlanta rapper visited the place in the