38 current NOPD officers are on the DA’s list of cops with credibility issues. But some misconduct — including discrimination and unauthorized use of force — doesn’t appear to make the cut.

Jill Carter, the ‘People’s Champion’ | Afro

By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com The State of Maryland has passed the most sweeping law enforcement reform measures in the nation; the same state that crafted the original and most far-reaching Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights in the nation. The individual bills may not be

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5 years after Prince’s Death, new music released | Afro

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) — Five years after his sudden death, Prince’s estate is releasing brand new music that is sure to excite the icon’s still loyal fanbase. The new “Welcome 2 America” CD marks the first time Prince’s estate is releasing

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A Survivor’s Survival Guide: The Journey Continues | Afro

By Ruth Travis Special to the AFRO My journey started two days before my 62nd birthday, on Nov. 29, 2007 I was diagnosed with breast cancer at zero stage and 100 percent survival. The cancer cell was the size of a dot of pepper and located in the milk duct, therefore, I did not have

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2021 Pan African Film Festival | Afro

By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Festival Movie fans attending the 29th PAFF could watch its choice programming on a streaming app or computers, versus making the annual pilgrimage to Los Angeles. The setting is different, but the usual array of international African diaspora films is still

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A Kids Company About accumulates $7 million in funding to expand its brand | Afro

By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Back in 2018, Jelani Memory, a native of Portland, Ore., decided he would write a book for his five kids. It was titled “A Kids Book about Racism.” As an African American himself, he wanted to find a creative way

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Recordings Reveal Confusion behind Breonna Taylor's Death | Afro

By Dylan Lovan and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn The Associated Press The police officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor described seeing only 'shadowy mass' and said he didn't recall firing the 16 bullets later matched to his gun. As she lay bleeding, Taylor's boyfriend called his mother before dialing

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D.C. Launches Paid Family Leave Program | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com During some of the most critical moments in their lives, D.C. residents won’t have to worry about sacrificing a paycheck in order to take care of themselves and family, as the District launched its Paid Family Leave program on July 1. “After five

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12 Black-owned restaurants give customers special access to a Juneteenth cookout | Afro

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com To celebrate Juneteenth, Fishnet, a Baltimore seafood restaurant, is partnering with 11 other Black-owned restaurants to give customers an exclusive look into the backyard cookout experience. If patrons buy from

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Groundbreaking “What About Me” documentary featuring the unheard voices of Black Men Now available on Amazon Prime Video during Black History Month | Afro

By AFRO Staff 5J Entertainment and the executive producers of the landmark documentary “What About Me” are pleased to announce that the socially-relevant documentary is now available on Amazon Prime Video beginning in February 2021, just in time for Black History Month. “Amazon Prime Video

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Historic doll maker, Howard U staple dies | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com As a District of Columbia Public Schools and Howard University graduate, Loretta Whitfield, who died on Dec. 27 at the age of 79, knew the value of representation. Whitfield and her husband Melvin Whitfield established Lomel

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Will Indiana deliver on controlling new COVID-19 infections? | The Crusader Newspaper Group

As state reopens, governor and health officials say increased testing and contact tracing are the solutions

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Nigeria: Bill to Repeal Police Act Passes Third Reading

Abuja — The House of Representative at the plenary yesterday passed for third reading a bill which seeks to repeal the Police Act 2004 and enact Nigeria Police Act, 2020 to provide for the framework for the police force and ensure cooperation and partnership between the police and host

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'We Got Shields!' Video of Louisville Protesters Getting 'Supplies' From U-Haul Truck Goes Viral - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

The truck's cargo appears to have included signs saying “Abolish the Police” and “Abolition Now” that can be seen in the video as they are retrieved by protesters.

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City violence extinguishes dreams of firefighter hopeful | Afro

By Devin Walker Special to the AFRO Kareem Proctor, 37, dreamed of becoming a Baltimore City firefighter. Proctor was on the fire department eligibility list for five years before receiving his invitation to begin the Fire Academy. Unfortunately, Proctor was in the hospital recovering from nine

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AFRO Exclusive: Woman Sprayed With Unknown Substance Speaks Out | Afro

By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor (The subject of this story has chosen to remain anonymous and will be referred to as Marie Brown for this article.) A woman visiting Giant Food Supermarket in Owings Mills, Md. on Sept. 8 got more than she bargained for when she was attacked by a man who sprayed

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We Still #SayHerName: Remembering Sandra Bland 5 Years Later | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Sandra Bland. Sandra Bland. Sandra Bland. Sandra Bland. Sandra Bland. Say her name for every year since her justice fighting light was dimmed. It’s been five years since Bland was arrested, detained and found hanging three days later in a Waller

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Protective Gear For Medical Workers Begins To Run Low Again | Afro

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and CAMILLE FASSETT, Associated Press The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients

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Morgan State University Joins Effort to Build a Secure Smart Home | Afro

Research to Focus on Privacy and Security of ‘Smart Things’ in the Home

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'This IS INSANE': Africa desperately short of COVID vaccine | Afro

By GERALD IMRAY, Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack. In fact, it has barely gotten out of the starting blocks. In South Africa, which has the continent’s most robust economy and its

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To breathe or not to breathe: That should not be the only question. | Afro

By Dr. Zekeh S. Gbotokuma May 25, 2021 marks the first anniversary of George Floyd’s “I Can’t Breathe” moment, that is, his brutal and unjustified murder by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin while three other officers watched the crime without doing anything. That tragedy resulted in global

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Lt. Collins’ Law One of Several Going Into Effect Oct. 1 | Afro

By Philip Van Slooten Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - An update to Maryland’s hate crimes law, named for slain Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III, is one of several anti-discrimination measures going into effect Oct. 1. Other notable bills address crime, the environment and

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10 Black women police officers sue MPD for racial, sexual discrimination | Afro

By Micha Green and J.K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Black women are making history and potentially changing the course of law reform, as 10 former and current Black women D.C. police officers filed a $100 million class-action lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for racial and

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Wynn Las Vegas Announces Intrigue, a New Nightlife Concept

Wynn Las Vegas announced the newest concept in nightlife,Intrigue, last night during a reveal at Tryst Nightclub’s “Final Affair” industry party. Intrigue will open in the space currently occupied by Tryst on Apr. 28, 2016, which marks Wynn Las Vegas’ 11th anniversary. Tryst closes on

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Coppin State’s Jordan Hamberg named Black College Nines Freshman of the Year | Afro

BALTIMORE – Coppin State’s Jordan Hamberg has been named the Black College Nines Freshman of the Year; it was announced by the website on Monday afternoon. Additionally, first baseman Conner Walker was placed on the organization’s Second Team. A first-year utility player from South

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JPMorgan Chase helps entrepreneurs of color access capital | Afro

By Savanna Samuels Special to the AFRO With the coronavirus pandemic affecting many businesses, JPMorgan Chase announced it is making a $350 million, five-year investment toward developing Black, LatinX, women-owned and other underserved small businesses to combat racial economic disparity and

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Black-Owned Music Streaming Startup Launches | Afro

By Kai McDaniel Special to the AFRO These co-founders are shaking up the music tech industry. CEO Austin Webster and former Motown Records Executive Darrell Thompson have launched Deepr®, an Atlanta-based startup and music discovery app, that makes searching through endless catalogs of music

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New dance school opens to ‘colorize the arts’ | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Professional dancer and D.M.V. native Zuri Foreman is using her years of experience in the entertainment industry to further the artistic opportunities for arts appreciators of all ages in the Washington Metropolitan area. On June 24, the

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Incumbents and Newcomers Win | Afro

By Etolia Magdalena Special to the AFRO Like many places in the country, Washington, D.C. had races at stake on the Nov. 3 general election, and when the polls closed, many wondered the fate of the large group of candidates running for At-Large Council positions, and included Initiative 81, which

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Why skin issues in patients of color are neglected, mistreated | Afro

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD – When performed improperly, procedures such as chemical peels and laser hair removal can inflame and darken melanin-rich skin of color. “I’ve had patients come to me for complications from cosmetic treatments done at medispas or even by dermatologists,” Obioha said. “It’s part

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General Election: Biden Leads Trump In Battleground States | Afro

By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com In a batch of new polls released this week from several presidential battleground states, former Vice President Joe Biden continues to hold an overall lead over Donald Trump with fewer than 10 weeks before the November 3 General

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