Two-time GRAMMY-nominated band We The Kingdom releases their self-titled sophomore album via Capitol CMG. The 13-track project not only features a genre-transcending blend of rock, country, and gospel but also draws inspiration from decades-worth of musical influences in a way only a multi-generational family band can. Written and recorded entirely in group member Ed Cash’s home
By Genoa Barrow, Word in Black Women’s Empowerment, a nationally-recognized resource for Sacramento folk experiencing homelessness, is set to graduate its latest group of participants this month. When Shanitra Brown […] The post Women working through housing instability, other challenges appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Frances Murphy “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher When I was a young child, my mother, my brother, my sister, and I made weekly trips to the “country,” as we called […] The post We’re still here: the AFRO highlights the importance of Black homeownership, Black realtors and housing policy appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
Trident Mortgage ordered to pay for racist lending practices By Charlene Crowell, The Washington Informer The first-ever judgment against a non-bank lender for engaging in the practice of “redlining” has […] The post First judgment against a non bank lender for redlining set at $22 million appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO fbelfakir@afro.com Churches are stepping up to do their part in increasing Black homeownership. Reverend Anthony Evans, president of the National Black Church Initiative […] The post National Black Church Initiative working to increase Black homeownership to 51 percent appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
*According to RadarOnline, the siblings who were allegedly groomed and sexually assaulted by comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears are ready to talk about their settlement pertaining to their sexual assault lawsuit. John and Jane, the names the siblings used to file their lawsuit, allege they have attempted to contact Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears
*As we reported earlier, Don Lemon will lose his primetime CNN show on weeknights to co-anchor the network’s reimagined morning show with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins The new morning show will debut later in the year with a new name, format, and set — and signals the end of “Don Lemon Tonight” after an
*John Boyega has revealed he’s very disciplined when it comes to his love life preference, saying he will only date black women. The “Stars Wars” actor, who is starring in the Viola Davis-led motion picture “The Woman King,” made the comment in his recent interview with GQ Hype, adding that he’s always been very inspired
*”The Woman King” is magical! “The Woman King” is powerful! “The Woman King” is THE movie of the year! The film opens in 1823 in the kingdom of Dahomey, located in what is now Benin. For several centuries, this kingdom was defended by an army of fierce women fighters called the Agojie. Many are comparing
*You have to feel for Teddy Riley, the legendary producer from 90s and 00s for what he’s been dealing with as far not being able to see his son for three years now. Riley recently sought help by bringing his situation to “Red Table Talk.” Riley, with two Grammys under his belt, sat down with