By Phillip Washington, NNPA Newswire In today’s discussion, we delve into the pressing issue of closing the wealth gap in Black America. Wealth in business and investing exists at the intersection of faith in the future and individual passions. It is important to distinguish between the collective and individual mindsets when addressing topics such as
By Bria Overs, Word In Black HBCU students win again. Over 2,700 former students of Morehouse College had their debts canceled by the Debt Collective recently, totaling nearly $10 million in student debt. Thousands of accounts from the fall 2022 semester and years prior owed $9.7 million to the historically Black college. Morehouse College transferred
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO On the evening of Oct. 9 a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation filled a much needed space at Loyola University in Baltimore. The occasion? The grand opening of the new permanent home for the Karson Institute for Race, Peace and Social Justice, founded by the esteemed
By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sheryl Crow and Olivia Rodrigo kicked off the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Nov. 3 and Missy Elliott closed the show more than four hours later with a roof-shaking set, as the hall celebrated a strong representation of women and Black
By Claire Savage and Melissa Perez Winder, The Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off. The downside: Next week across most of the U.S.
By The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Five women who say they were sexually assaulted or harassed by a former Kansas City, Kansas, detective filed a lawsuit Nov. 3 accusing the government of allowing police corruption to thrive for years. The Kansas City Star reports that the federal lawsuit says the Unified Government
(Courtesy Photo) By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) announced the Uncommon Height Awards Gala will return on Dec. 8 for the 18th year. The biennial event will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort in Oxon Hill, Md. This event is the
By Stacker Despite the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, commuters have been treated to slowly falling gasoline prices this Halloween week. The costs for oil and demand for gas are both falling, contributing to the downward trend in prices at the pump. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is
Ardent worshiper, Highlife prophet, and singer-songwriter Kaydee Numbere releases “KADOSH (Reprise)” featuring renowned worship leader, Onos and GMA Award-winning worship minstrel, Jennifer Lewin. The original song is featured on his debut project released in 2015. Accompanied by a lyric video, “KADOSH (Reprise)” is a spirit-lifting ballad that exalts, magnifies, and celebrates God’s indisputable sovereignty, greatness
After much anticipation, “TURN AROUND” by Enkay Ogboruche is finally out and available now on all music streaming platforms. Accompanied by an eye-popping video, the new Afro-gospel anthem “TURN AROUND” is a celebration of the victory we receive after a life-changing encounter with God. It also serves as an activator for anyone believing by faith