By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For The Birmingham Times As the head drum major for Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) and its Marching Maroon and White...
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For The Birmingham Times When he was a child, Ja’Vonta Price was always banging on something: “I pounded on anything that made...
By Donald Hunt For The Birmingham Times College football fans have seen a lot of great teams over the years. However, it’s one thing to have...
THE AFRO — Roundtree’s impact on the international arts community was profound. His universal appeal and his commitment to breaking down racial barriers resonated with artists...
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Thousands of Howard University alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and supporters filled the streets and institution’s campus the weekend...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Roundtree’s legacy extended beyond the 1970s classics. He reprised his iconic role in the 2000 “Shaft” film, sharing the screen with Samuel L....
Texas Southern University (TSU) recently received a nearly $1 million grant to launch a new institute focused on increasing participation in the electoral process. With the...
In the wake of escalating mortgage rates and soaring housing prices, the dream of homeownership in the United States is slipping further from the grasp of...
For the second time this year, Congress’ inability to reach consensus on essential fiscal legislation has devolved into largely partisan bickering and literal, last-minute temporary financial...
It would be generous to say that the Republican Party is a chaotic manifestation of political madness. Eight miscreants toppled House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and...
Harris County and Houston are home to the world’s top medical institutions, but even they need a hand in addressing the growing health issues facing today’s...
Social connection is a fundamental part of life. It’s how we feel attached to those around us. Connections can improve our health in many ways, but...
Pat McGrath Labs x Shop with Google The ARt of Beauty Pop-up Pat McGrath Labs has teamed up with Google for its latest pop-up in New...
Brandy has announced her first holiday album, Christmas with Brandy, set for release November 10 via Motown Records. The project is the superstar’s first since 2020’s...
Check out this week’s fashion finds! LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: Oghosa Ovienrioba attends the Glamour Women of The Year Awards 2023 at One Marylebone on...
The Raiders of Ross Shaw Sterling High School defeated the Northside High School Panthers this past Saturday night before a huge crowd at Barnett...
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com The Greater Baltimore region has become a federally-designated tech hub for biotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI). President Biden designated...
The state of Georgia owes Fort Valley State University over $600 million, according to new federal lawsuit. On Oct. 24, the lawsuit against the State of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This program delivers on Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides financial assistance for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced...
Award Winning R&B Legend, KEITH SWEAT, To Perform At The HBCU Power Award at Morehouse Homecoming, Friday, OCT. 27, 2023 Nickelodeon Alumni/Motown Recording Artist, Leon Thomas...
By Ariyana Griffin WASHINGTON D.C.- Thousands of Howard alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and supporters filled the streets and Howard’s campus this weekend, showing their HBCU...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Butts’ transformative tenure at Georgia Tech, where she led the team to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, will live on in memory—the 2021–22 season...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The APGA Collegiate Ranking was initially announced in October 2020 through a partnership between the PGA TOUR and the APGA Tour. Last month,...
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Howard University, the renowned historically Black college in Northwest, D.C., finds itself in esteemed company alongside institutions...
By: Amber D. DoddSpecial to the AFRO adodd@afro.com Homecoming may be a longstanding tradition at all universities, but Howard University’s homecoming is like no other. From all...