By New York Amsterdam News This post was originally published on New York Amsterdam News EDITOR’S NOTE: The article was originally published on May 29, 2017 Memorial day is a day that is […] The post #WordinBlack: Freed Slaves Started First Memorial Day in the U.S. appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Stan Washington, The Atlanta Voice America’s obsession with its right to bear arms is killing itself – literally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed what […] The post America’s deadly love affair with guns appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Worship leader, Victor Olayeni returns with a brand new single “God Alone,” accompanied by a music video. The song is available today across various digital platforms worldwide. The singer-songwriter renowned for his worship anthem “How Great You Are” has released three albums to his credit. Over the last two decades, Victor Olayeni has created an…
*It’s no secret that this Rico case concerning Young Thug and several YSL associates is very serious! Listed among the 56-count-indictment is a claim that Young Thug granted Georgia inmates (incarcerated YSL associates) permission to kill rapper Lucci who is also incarcerated at the same facility. Columnist George Chidi, who studied the indictment, says there…
*Actress and LGBTQ activist Laverne Cox has yet another accolade: a Barbie doll made in her likeness. On Wednesday, toy company Mattel announced its plans to launch the doll made in the likeness of Cox. It is the first time a popular doll resembling a transgender woman has been created. Mattel stated it worked hand…
*I am a Los Angeles local who was educated in our public schools, Audubon Jr. High and Crenshaw High School. It’s been decades since I walked across the stage and received my diploma as a proud Cougar. One thing about then that remains true today is California’s Black students are falling behind in their academic…
*(CNN) — Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial may be winding down, but he stayed in the spotlight this weekend. The actor and musician played guitar with his longtime friend Jeff Beck at a concert at Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield, England. “Well…what a surprise we got last night when Johnny Depp joined @jeffbeckmusic on stage,” read…
*Hip hop mogul Percy “Master P” Miller is dealing with “overwhelming grief” in the wake of his 29-year-old daughter Tytyana Miller‘s passing on Sunday after struggling with “mental illness” and “substance abuse.” “Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana. We respectfully request some privacy so that our…
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The long awaited Memorial Day weekend has begun in Washington DC. Nothing represents a traditional Memorial Day weekend in Washington DC like the gathering […] The post UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CONTINUES LONG ESTABLISHED TRADITION IN DC appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Special to the AFRO A distinguished panel of nine international jurists has released its detailed final verdict finding the United States guilty of genocide against Black, Brown, and Indigenous […] The post GUILTY: International jurists release final, detailed verdict on U.S. and state governments’ pattern of genocide against Black, Brown and Indigenous peoples appeared…