*(LOS ANGELES, CALIF.) – Humor Mill, the leading digital entertainment company for comedy news, announces the launch of its inaugural awards show dedicated to recognizing comics of the past, present, and future on Tuesday, February 21 at The Directors Guild of America (DGA). The Humor Mill Comedy Awards is set to roll out a star-studded
*We caught up with national civil rights leader Ben Jealous to dish on his new book, NEVER FORGET OUR PEOPLE WERE ALWAYS FREE: A Parable of American Healing, which was released on January 10. Per the official press release: The son of a White father and a Black mother—the descendant of slaves and a cousin
Tickets go on pre-sale January 20th and on sale to the general public, Monday, January 23rd. The post CeCe Winans’ BELIEVE FOR IT Tour Kicks Off March 9th appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
Catch encore presentations of the 5th Urban One Honors Thursday, January 19th at 9/8C and Sunday, January 22nd at 6PM/5C on TV One and CLEO TV. The post David and Tamela Mann Among Honorees at the 5th Annual Urban One Honors appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Music Agent and Co-Founder of the CAA Music Nashville office John Huie will be honored by the Country Music Association with its 2022 CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award. Huie will be presented the honor at the 2022 CMA Touring Awards on Jan. 30 at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works. The post CMA
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Elect-Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Elect- Aruna Miller will be sworn into office today at noon. The event will be held at the State Capital in Annapolis, Md. The swearing-in ceremony will feature performances by local artists across Maryland, including Bowie High School Marching Bulldogs, Morgan State
By Patrick Washington, Word in Black In the last month of 2022, The United States hosted the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The goal of this summit was to expand relations between the U.S. and the continent of Africa. Well, really, it’s because China is kicking ass in diplomatic, economic, and virtually every other major area in Africa’s
By Aziah Siid, Word in Black Whether it’s autism or dyslexia, emotional disturbances, or a hearing impairment, it’s easy for students with disabilities to get lost in the classroom. As a result, they might behave in ways their teachers and peers don’t understand — and their teacher may lack the training, or empathy, to meet their
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Former House of Delegates member Brooke Lierman was sworn into office on Jan. 16, making her the first woman comptroller of Maryland and the first woman to hold an independent, statewide office. “I am honored and humbled to share this day with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” Lierman
Powerhouse Nigerian Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her Husband Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa have launched a charity organization named “Mercy is Blessed Foundation”. In a dedicated announcement on social media, the ‘Excess Love’ singer disclosed that the foundation is an initiative birthed by the Holy Spirit and powered by her herself and her husband. “We are