Roc Nation recording artist VICTORY ascends to trailblazing heights with her new single and video, “El Shaddai.” Showcasing her distinct and sober sound, the singer offers a deeply felt and earnest track that seeks to uplift the soul in dark times. Unitedly bluesy and soulful, VICTORY originally hails from Detroit, MI, and brings the full
Upholding the culture of a spiritual virtual exercise that has birthed many testimonies, Renowned worship leader and prolific Nigerian singer-songwriter, Nathaniel Bassey has announced that a special session of the ground-breaking “Hallelujah Challenge” will take center stage this February 2023. Taking to social media to make the announcement, Nathaniel revealed this is perhaps the most
*(CNN) — Three bodies found Thursday in the Detroit area are believed those of three rappers who have been missing for almost two weeks, a spokesperson for the city of Highland Park said. The bodies were found in Highland Park, roughly 6 miles northwest of Detroit, Highland Park spokesperson LaKisha Brown said. Michigan State Police
Earl ‘Skip” Cooper has created the Earl Skip Cooper Foundation *Earl “Skip” Cooper has created the Earl Skip Cooper Foundation (ESCF) to serve humanity. The foundation will render resources to bridge generational societal disparities pertaining to business growth and development, academic institutions, and systemic racism. ESCF will partner with organizations, institutions, and individuals that have a demonstrated ability
Author and car designer Emeline King features two of the Fords she had a hand in creating the interiors. (Photo Credit: EK) *As we celebrate Black History Month, Auto Trends with Jeffcars.com shines the high beams on Emeline King. She is Ford Motor Company’s first Black female car designer. King, who was hired in 1983
Upminders *CARSON, CA – Upminders, the leading creator and manufacturer of uplifting, encouraging art and accessories will be featured in the 65th GRAMMY Awards® Gift Bag. Presenters and performers will receive Upminders’ Love Respect Unity (LRU) medallion in their official gift bag. The LRU medallion is targeted to become the international symbol of love, respect
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Eddie Murphy arrives at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) *Social Heat is giving-giving. Eddie Murphy corrected a reporter about who would be footing the
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Kids who find refuge at Brooklyn O’Malley Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore after school now have a new place to regroup and refocus with the launch of the organization’s Calming Center. The recent rash of January shootings involving Baltimore City Public school children has left many students and
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Allyson Browne McKithen is now the first Black woman to lead the World Trade Center in Washington, D.C. (WTCDC). Since mid-December, she has been executive director and vice president of international programs at Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA), which is owned by the Drew Company, overlooking the Ronald
By Dr. Charles K. Dodson Jr., Special to the AFRO As the new year kicks into high gear, 18-year-old Colby Gibson reminds us of just how vital this exchange is to the civilization of society and the evolution of humankind. The Old Dominion University freshman communications major has been working with senior citizens at her