AFRO American Newspapers

Baltimore mayor among honorees at National Action Network’s annual King Holiday 2026 Inauguration Breakfast

African American leaders honored at NAN's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Awards Breakfast. Rev. Al Sharpton and M.L. King III ...
AFRO American Newspapers

Druski’s latest skit parodies Black megachurch culture

Comedian Druski’s viral skit parodying prosperity-style Black megachurch culture has ignited widespread praise, backlash and reflection, with viewers debating whether the satire critiques exploitation ...
The Crimson White

Afro American Gospel Choir nominated for University Gospel Choir of the Year

The Afro American Gospel Choir was nominated for the 2026 Sound Award for the “Best University Gospel Choir.” The Choir is the second-oldest Black student organization on campus, just behind the Black ...
New York Post

Archaeologists uncover rare fresco of Jesus in town Pope Leo XIV recently visited

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the “Good Shepherd,” which is being hailed as one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era. The ...
The Conversation

The Bible says little about Jesus’ childhood – but that didn’t stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy ‘rascal’

Mary Dzon does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
People

Woman, Who Broke the World Record for Largest Afro, on the Need to Celebrate Natural Hair: 'It's a Lifestyle' (Exclusive)

"The things that make us different and unique should always be celebrated," said Jessica L. Martinez, whose afro measures over 6 feet Nicholas Rice is a Senior News Editor, Weekends for PEOPLE ...
UPI

New York woman's afro hairstyle is officially the world's largest

Nov. 20 (UPI) --A New York woman's afro was certified as the world's largest -- measuring 6 feet, 2.87 inches in circumference -- and she was officially crowned by her predecessor. Aevin Dugas, who ...
The New York Times

The World’s Largest Afro Took Three People to Measure It

With an Afro that is more than six feet in circumference, Jessica Martinez set a new Guinness record. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Jessica Martinez was about 12 years old when she stopped using relaxers ...
Black Enterprise

New York Woman’s 6-Foot Afro Sets Guinness World Record

Jessica Martinez has set a new Guinness World Record with her 6-foot Afro. A New York woman has set a Guinness World Record with her Afro, which measures 190 centimeters (about 6 feet 3 inches) in ...
Reuters

Jesus, not Virgin Mary, saved the world, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Jesus may have heard words of wisdom from his mother Mary, but she did not help him save the world from damnation, the Vatican said on Tuesday. In a new decree approved ...
Hip-Hop Wired

How BIA’s Afro-Latina Roots Helped Shape Her Sound

Born Bianca Miquela Landrau in Boston, Massachusetts, the 34-year-old rapper has been steadily building her career since appearing on Sisterhood of Hip Hop and signing with Pharrell’s label a decade ...