By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Before London native Chukes Okoro traveled to the states for a job opportunity, he expected America to be […] The post Okoro Development revitalizes west side of Downtown Baltimore with team of minority professionals appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Aram Goudsouzian, Spokesman-Recorder On May 1, 1968, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to another NBA championship, triumphing over the rival Los Angeles Lakers. But this time Russell was […] The post Bill Russell’s legacy of NBA championships and his fight for equal rights appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff Democratic nominee for governor Wes Moore enjoyed a string of community events on Aug. 2 as he made his rounds to community organizations hosting National Night Out […] The post Wes Moore enjoys National Night Out with Black Greek organizations as Democratic nominee for governor appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps member As the Jan 6. special committee closes in on Donald Trump, the former president is now trying to blame […] The post Trump blames D.C. Mayor Bowser for Capitol insurrection and other news on Jan. 6 hearings appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
*“It’s all about having a real memorable melody to me,” said pianist Mark Etheredge about his piano playing on his new single, the title track of his “Love Planet” album, when I complimented his skills on the keys. “’Love Planet’ is on radio now.” The “Love Planet” album will be released August 12, 2022 and
*Kim Kardashian is a single woman again. According to sources close to the couple, Kim and Pete Davidson have called it quests after only 9 months of dating. Apparently, sometime this week the couple decided to split and just be friends, with sources noting that they have “a lot of love and respect for each
*Bow Wow is getting back to his TV bag! The entertainer will be making a return to BET as he is set to host a new dating show titled “After Happily Ever After.” According to the network, the new show that will possibly air this fall will follow people in long-term relationships that ended in
*The Earth is allegedly spinning faster, and scientists recently recorded its shortest day last month. The normal length of day is 24 hours or 86,400 seconds but according to scientist Leonid Zotov, on June 29, Earth’s spin was 1.59 milliseconds less than the average day, CBS News reports. “Since 2016 the Earth started to accelerate,”
*Terence Blanchard has carved out a winding and exciting musical career for himself since debuting in 1982 as a member of the bands of two legends: vibraphonist Lionel Hampton and drummer Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Classically trained and with jazz in his heart, Blanchard has recorded as a soloist, as the leader of several groups
YADAH is out with new music “BY YOURSELF” Months after blessing fans with a remix of her critically-acclaimed “Beyond Me” (Live) featuring Prospa Ochimana, Chris Morgan, and Mercy Chinwo, Yadah returns with a brand new single titled “By YourSelf”. The singer had earlier teased fans with the song which captured their hearts and fueled eager