WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal, state and local first responders in police agencies from around the country will be the focus of prayers May 3 during the annual Blue Mass at […] The post Annual Blue Mass tomorrow to honor First Responders in Police Week tradition appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afrocom The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) has opened applications for the COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Fund, a $900,000 grant program […] The post Baltimore Community Foundation urges community organizations addressing racial disparities in vaccination coverage to apply for new COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Fund appeared first…
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com A few years ago, Air Force veteran Tameka Peoples was looking to buy T-shirts for an event that […] The post Black-woman-owned Seed2Shirt is bringing production back to the African diaspora appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A national landmark is getting new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit thanks to a generous gift from the owner of […] The post Phoenix Suns owner gives pivotal gift to historic Thurgood Marshall Center Trust in DC appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By The Associated Press A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, will be sold at auction. The jersey from the 1996-‘97 season could […] The post Kobe Bryant rookie jersey to be auctioned, $3M-5M estimate appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Fellow Howard University alumni and best friends Brittanye Briscoe, Amber Dozier, Durecia Moorer and Corey Briscoe established full-service […] The post HBCU-led marketing firm ABCD & Company proves philanthropy is just as important as earning a profit appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers…
Nigerian singer-songwriter and Worship artist, Gbadebo releases his new single titled “He Never Fails“. The worship ballad is a testament to God’s love, acknowledging His faithfulness and dependability. It’s a song that inspires faith and hope, reminding us that God never fails. Commenting on the release, Gbadebo shares: “It’s a song that came from the…
Worship artist and songwriter Anna Golden releases her new single “Take It to Jesus,” out today on digital platforms. The embracing piece marks the first new music from the singer after the release of her album, “Peace: The Album,” in 2021. The song offers encouragement and hope when life hits its hardest. Speaking about “Take…
Capitol CMG artist and songwriter Anne Wilson continues to make history with her chart-topping debut album, My Jesus, which has claimed the number one spot on Billboard’s Top Christian & Gospel Albums and its Top 200 Christian & Gospel charts. The album also landed in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Album Sales chart. The post…
*The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) added another member to its roster. Former Suisun City Mayor Lori D. Wilson, a Democrat, was sworn into office April 6 to represent the 11th Assembly District. Wilson won a special election following the resignation of former Assemblymember Jim Frazier, also a Democrat. “I am deeply humbled and grateful…