Frederick Allen

Hailing from Harrisburg, Bryson Battle captivated the judges of 'The Voice' during the semifinals, showcasing his incredible talent and leaving a lasting impression.

“Know ye not, that a prince and great man has fallen this day,…”

Mackenzie Emiya Lavine, a nine-year-old girl, is the daughter of Danyelle Deberry from Charlotte, NC, and shares a special bond with her guardian, Tony L. Autry. Her grandmother, Enderia O’Keshia Autry, resides in Charlotte, NC, while her great-grandmother, Angela Autry Dunlap, lives in Marshville, NC, and her grandfather, Edward Clark, is from Ansonville, NC.

Lorenzo Steele Jr., the Chairman of the Anson County NAACP Criminal Justice, introduces the county's inaugural mobile prison art museum. This museum aims to highlight the issues surrounding mass incarceration and to provide strategies for youth to steer clear of the prison system. Featured exhibits include photographs, installations, and a replica of a prison cell. Lorenzo Steele Jr. is a former corrections officer from New York City, having served 12 years at the notorious Rikers Island from 1987 to 1999.

Samuel Cole, Jr. was born on September 11, 1989, in Fort Polk, Louisiana, to a military father and a mother who was a teacher. He grew up in a loving Christian home as one of four siblings, with his parents also serving as pastors in their local church. Their steadfast faith and commitment to their community significantly shaped Samuel's extraordinary life journey.

New Music Sunday is a compilation of all the biggest and best new music from all around the globe from new and emerging artists. Learn about the artists.