The movement for justice will not be deterred | Afro

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The movement for justice will not be deterred | Afro

By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Special to the AFRO The right-wing majority on the Supreme Court just undercut the Voting Rights Act again. Having gutted the section that required pre-approval of state voting laws to protect the rights of minorities to vote in Shelby v. Holder, Republican-appointed justices now have castrated the backup clause […]

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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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United Way of Central Maryland launches region-wide Changemaker Challenge | Afro

More than $500,000 to be awarded in Baltimore City and each of the five surrounding counties to burgeoning leaders using innovative ideas to impact their communities Baltimore, MD (July 1, 2021) – United Way of Central Maryland is looking for progressive thinkers who are ready to

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As summer evictions loom, MD group boosts prevention program | Afro

By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection BALTIMORE, Md. - With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium now set to end July 31, and with Maryland's to expire in August, a group that helps stop evictions in the state is increasing support to Baltimore City and two

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TBE#26 - Stimulus aid to cities presents an opportunity to fight crime with summer jobs | Afro

To Be Equal #26 Stimulus Aid to Cities Presents an Opportunity to Fight Crime with Summer Jobs Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “The Harlem Youth Action Project was a city-funded attempt to keep some of the smarter kids off the street … the next time I saw Jet magazine there

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6-year-old’s exuberant video promotes tourism in Italy | Afro

An irresistible invitation to visit the popular Marche region of Italy is being promoted not by any tourism agency, but by a charming 6-year-old. She made the video, in part, to help sadness over the coronavirus 'fly away.'' In a brief video, young Paola exuberantly addresses everyone in charming

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Gifts You Can Give From Anywhere

Unfortunately, being with a gift recipient isn’t always

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Baltimore Legacy Builders launch youth empowerment | Afro

By Reginald Allen II Special to the AFRO Recently, the Baltimore Legacy Builders Collective was launched. The goal of this organization is, “to provide 100 hours of training, transferable skills and empowerment to 1,300 youth and young adults in the Baltimore metro area over the next year.” “The

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Teens Turn School Project Into Booming Business | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Brothers Andrew and Nyles Burton turned their mother’s homeschool assignment of creating a business into a true money making opportunity. With their business Andy Factory and famous product, Uncle Dell’s Mambo Sauce, the two young men are not only

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“I was just thinking…”: Awaiting Chauvin sentence, pundits still analyzing George Floyd’s purpose | Afro

By Norma Adams-Wade Founding Member of the National Association of Black Journalist Texas Metro News Columnist George Floyd, a blank piece of paper, unlearned characters in the Bible. George Floyd was just a nobody. Right? Laws would call him a criminal. A blank sheet of paper is just

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Why we’re obsessed with Valentine’s Day | Afro

From BET We can all agree that Valentine’s Day—a holiday meant to celebrate love—is pretty stressful, especially for singles. There suddenly becomes all this added pressure to find a date for those who may be otherwise be happy on any other given day. Craigslist is filled with personals of people

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#SecuringTheBag: Baltimore food deserts can become opportunities | Afro

By PK Semler Special to the AFRO Nothing better defines the disparities of urban America than the rowhouses of Baltimore encircled by food deserts as their neighborhoods sit in the shadows cast by the opulent inner harbor skyscrapers that hold powerhouses of the financial industry. The term food

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Trust and Thrive | Afro

By Black Health Matters As mothers, women are often viewed as the mainstay of the family. The complexities of Black family life present a number of other variables that are all too familiar among African American wives and mothers. We are the core from which everyone must grow, learn, thrive and

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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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Conservative Supreme Court majority upholds Arizona's voting restrictions | The Atlanta Voice

WASHINGTON (AP) — Flexing its new strength, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Thursday cut back on a landmark voting rights law in a decision likely to help Republican states fight challenges to voting restrictions they’ve put in place following last year’s elections. The

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(2017) President Barack Obama's Farewell Address

On January 10, 2017, Barack Obama delivered his last farewell address in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. His speech is appears

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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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Voters Express Anxiety Ahead of Debate | Afro

By Cheyenne Briggs Special to the AFRO On the eve of the final Oct. 22 Joe Biden-Donald Trump TV debate before the Nov. 3 election, debate watchers shared their views about the significance of voting and what the most compelling issues were for them. “Yes, I am voting this year,” said Sali Matu

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Remembering Charles Jackson French, a forgotten world war II hero

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) — It remains by far one of the most heroic acts performed in war, and it also counts as one of the most underappreciated sacrifices in American history. Charles Jackson French, an African-American orphan, and

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Shield churches, micro businesses from data law pressure – Golding

St Andrew South Member of Parliament Mark Golding has proposed that the Government introduce a threshold to exempt micro businesses and small non-governmental organisations such as churches from the Data Protection

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Editorial: The California recall and you | Afro

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Next Tuesday, every registered voter in the State of California will have an opportunity to cast a vote on the question of whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom and replace him with one of over 40 candidates on the

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PGCC’s New President Helps Feed Community On 9/11 | Afro

By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Despite the campus being closed to students, Prince George’s County Community College’s new President Dr. Falecia Williams learned some valuable lessons while helping the volunteers distribute food baskets to community residents on Sept. 11. “This is

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Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump’s final days | Afro

Submitted by Wayne Dawkins Let us resolve that American citizens not allow a person with no public service experience to be elected U.S. president. Trump had no public service experience when he ran for office and was elected to the highest U.S. government position. His lack of experience, judgment

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Walking down gun violence – the journey continues | Afro

By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell At the time of last Saturday’s latest “Community Walk Against Gun Violence,” 84 shootings had been documented in Shelby County in 2021. And, participants were told, Tennessee’s new no-permit, gun-carry law will create a “wild west” effect. “There are too many guns on the

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A statue goes up to honor Ernest Burke, Negro Leagues pitcher | Afro

By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Almost 600 people gathered, June 26, to unveil a statue of a proud, native-born son of Harford County, Ernest Burke. Burke, who grew up poor, rose to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps and to play third base and pitcher for the National Negro Leagues. The

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US is 'gravely concerned' by reports of abuses in Ethiopia | Afro

By Andrew Meldrum The Associated Press The United States is 'gravely concerned by reported atrocities and the overall deteriorating situation' in Ethiopia's Tigray region, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in the toughest statement yet from Washington on Ethiopia's ongoing

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Black Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19 | Afro

The AFRO spoke with F.T. Burden, president and CEO of Springboard Community Services, formerly known as Family and Children Services of Central Maryland. By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com Black Americans and other people of color continue to suffer more in the midst of the

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White woman charged with hate crime after calling police on Black delivery man | Afro

By AFRO Staff A White California woman and her boyfriend who chased and confronted a Black delivery man whom they accused of speeding have been charged with a hate crime, according to Berkeley police. Police say on April 18 just before 8 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance

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You're invited!!!: Fantasy Theatre Factory hosts jazz vocalist Brenda Alford | Afro

Fantasy Theatre Factory Hosts Jazz Vocalist Brenda Alford Renowned artist launches new album with virtual concert, raises funds for the hungry MIAMI, FLORIDA - Fantasy Theatre Factory (FTF) will premier “Messages … Songs for the Soul–The Concert,” presenting renowned jazz vocalist Brenda Alford, on

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Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee Seeks Male Applicants | Afro

BALTIMORE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE SEEKS MALE APPLICANTS The current BALTIMORE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE (BCDSCC), known as the Baltimore County Democratic Party, was elected June 26, 2018 during the Democratic Primary Election. Elected BCDSCC members were sworn-in at

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Victory for military equity and justice, defeat of Trump’s divided America | Afro

By Rep. Anthony Brown House Armed Services Vice Chair and 30-year Army veteran, Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) applauded the bipartisan agreement reached by House and Senate negotiators on the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to remove names, symbols, displays, monuments, and

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