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Karson Institute’s five-year anniversary celebration reflects on the past, looks ahead to the future

By Karson Institute for Race, Peace and Social Justice The Karson Institute for Race, Peace and Social Justice marked its five-year anniversary with a VIP reception on Oct. 8 at Loyola Notre Dame Library, followed by a symposium on Oct. 9 at Loyola University Maryland. These events convened educators, officials and community leaders for reflection […]The post Karson Institute’s five-year anniversary celebration reflects on the past, looks ahead to the future appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Faith, harmony and surprise moments mark 2025 Dove Awards

Brandon Lake emerged as the night’s top winner at the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, taking home five honors including Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” performed alongside Jelly Roll and surprise guest Jon Batiste. The star-studded event at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena featured powerful performances from CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood, and Tamela Mann, as well as a historic Opry 100 medley by Steven Curtis Chapman, Lady A, and Vince Gill.The post Faith, harmony and surprise moments mark 2025 Dove Awards appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.