Rich Tolbert Jr., SEMAJE & Glenn Gibson Take Over Philly City Winery Philadelphia transformed into a sanctuary of praise as some of the newest voices in Gospel hit the stage. Rich Tolbert Jr., SEMAJE, and Glenn Gibson took the stage for an unforgettable night of music. From the moment the doors opened, the crowd was […]
Afro B’s ‘Mapouka’: Explaining the Dance & New Afrobeats Wave Afro B discusses the cultural roots and global promotion of his new single ‘Mapouka,’ meaning twerking, originally a celebration of womanhood in Ivory Coast. He talks about his journey since the global hit ‘Joana,’ the evolution of Afrobeats, and his diverse musical influences. #Afrobeats #Mapouka […]
More Than 2,400 Parking Tickets Flood Lemon Hill During FIFA Fan Fest’s Opening Weekend Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Fest drew massive crowds in its opening days — and just as much scrutiny over parking enforcement. According to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, officers issued 2,497 illegal parking tickets across the Lemon Hill enforcement zone during the event’s first weekend. […]
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Suspect Identified After Deadly Shooting at Wilmington Hospital; Police Say Attack Was Targeted A deadly workplace shooting inside Wilmington Hospital has left one employee dead, another critically wounded, and a community searching for answers after police identified a 23-year-old hospital worker as the alleged gunman. Authorities say John Wallace-Bey, of New Castle, Delaware, was arrested Tuesday […]
Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more […]
Sybil Wilkes reports on Obama's Iran skepticism, historic Alabama Senate race, rising prices, and Kentucky's pardon of abolitionists.
Kohen Kartier Wiley's June 14 death has caused protests to break out across the city of Senatobia, including at city hall on Tuesday.
Naturally, it was assumed that the burning of the cross was an act of racial hatred, as virtually everyone in the U.S. is aware of the historical significance of such a symbol of hate.
On Tuesday, the federal government joined an existing lawsuit against the city of Evanston, Illinois, over the creation of a reparations program.
PlayVS and Urban One announced the name and new logo for their national HBCU 
esports competitive league, which will begin play in the fall.
Messi Turns Kansas City Into Buenos Aires, Delivers Historic Hat Trick in Argentina’s World Cup Statement Lionel Messi did not simply open Argentina’s 2026 World Cup. He owned it. Messi set records as soon as he stepped onto the field, becoming the first man to play in six World Cups. Coupled with an opening night […]
