By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In spite of its name, Miss Lady’s Bakery Cafe isn’t just another source of homemade pastries and baked goods. Shirl and Julian Taylor say it’s also a full-service restaurant with a bar, serving scratch-made meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Baltimore natives decided to open the brick-and-mortar
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Less than a year ago, beloved “The Ellen Show” star, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, lost his life in a battle with suicide. When the news broke it shocked many, as he usually carried a bubbly personality. This incident created a spotlight for the need
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City’s Annual Taxpayer’s Night recently gathered residents, community activists and Charm City newcomers to offer suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. “It’s important that the taxpayers have an opportunity to bring up issues they feel are a concern,” Marvin “Doc” Cheatham, president of the Matthew Henson
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor The White House welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time ever on June 5. The visit came after the professional football team’s 38-35 Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12. The team has earned the title of Super Bowl champions a total of three
UK-based gospel singer, JerryGreat Music has just released a brand new single titled “The Name Jesus,” available now on digital platforms. The song acknowledges, exalts, and reassures listeners of the power in the name of Jesus. According to JerryGreat Music, the song’s inspiration is drawn from the scripture (Philippians 2:10): “that at the name of
The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards nominees have been announced and Afrogospel sensation Limoblaze has earned his first-ever Stellar Award Nomination in the category of “Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year”. The Nigerian-born singer and Reach Records artist was nominated for his viral hit “Jireh (My Provider)” featuring Lecrae and Happi. Released in July
Gotee Records' Cochren & Co. has received their first No. 1 radio single on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart with the song, "Running Home." This energetic song was co-written by Michael Cochren, 2022 NSAI Songwriter of the Year Matthew West, and Dove Award-winning producer Jeff Pardo, and is the title track to the sophomore album
Join Headliners Phil Wickham And Brandon Lake Along With Brian & Jenn Johnson, Shane & Shane, And Jon Reddick On October 23
Grammy-award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin and his wife Lauren’s non-profit foundation For Others, in partnership with the Troubadour Golf & Field Club in Middle Tennessee and Discovery Land Company Foundation (DLCF), raised over $12 million at the 2nd Annual Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering last month, far exceeding their goal. Proceeds will go to help
Photo: Vadym Drobot via 123RF Do you have a savings goal that seems impossible to achieve? Turning saving into a game can become more enjoyable and motivating rather than a chore or a source of stress. Games can also be a social and community-building activity where other savers can support each other, share tips and