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In Memoriam: Our Hero Chadwick Boseman | Afro
By Nsenga Burton The world is reeling from the loss of iconic actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Aug. 28, after losing a private battle with colon cancer. Boseman died at home surrounded by his family. A statement released by his family said Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016
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Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — September 18, 2020 | Afro
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Apple Announced ‘Digital Harvest,’ Some Customers Not Ready to Reap | Afro
By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Apple held its annual big tech release event on Sept. 15. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, was the host and showed off new products that will be hitting the shelves this fall including the Apple Watch Series 6, iPad 8, and the iPad Air. Along with these
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Former LAPD Cop Establishes Foundation to Fund Exonerations | Afro
By AFRO Staff There are an estimated 40,000 to 230,000 persons in American prisons who were wrongfully convicted. But, exoneration is a legal battle often out of financial reach for many. Timothy T. Williams Jr., a national leading expert on police procedure, use of force, and wrongful
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Baltimore Sees Recent Success in Taming COVID-19 | Afro
By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO Baltimore often bears the brunt of racking up dubious statistics when it comes to crime rates, poverty, and unemployment. But as the COVID-19 crisis has unfolded, the city has outpaced the state in terms of beating back infections caused by the virus, with both
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Ravens Hold Off Eagles For Close Win | Afro
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO A game that once looked like another blowout win for the Baltimore Ravens turned into a nail-biter in the end. The Baltimore Ravens comfortably led 17-0 in the first half, but the Philadelphia Eagles put together a late-game comeback rally that would have
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Coppin State University News Briefs | Afro
BALTIMORE — University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman visited Coppin State University on October 21. Perman toured CSU’s Science and Technology Center (STC) with President Anthony L. Jenkins and Dr. Mintesinot Jiru, CSU professor and chair of the department of biology. Perman said he
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‘Covibesity’ May Be the Next Epidemic We Need to Tackle | Afro
By Ojaswin Kathuria Zenger News During the initial days of the lockdown, a lot of people found that being at home left them with a lot of time to concentrate on their mental and physical wellbeing. However, almost seven months into the lockdown, even the most committed of fitness enthusiasts have
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A Black Man in America | Afro
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com I was on vacation last week, but more accurately I was on a mission. My lady Morine and I drove to seven cities in seven days: Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Santa Fe, Williams, (The Grand Canyon) and San Diego. The overarching mission was
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Black Leaders Greet Biden Win, Pledge to Push for Equality | Afro
By KAT STAFFORD, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden's victory was celebrated by civil rights activists and Black leaders who warned that a tough road lies ahead to address America's persistent inequalities and the racial division that Donald Trump fueled during his
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Steven Reynolds Interviews Tasmin Swanson of Baltimore Votes | Afro
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We Still Need HBCUs | Afro
By Rep. Alma Adams I often say that I was able to get my Ph.D. from Ohio State University because of the North Carolina A&T State University, a HBCU and my alma mater. However, the importance of my Aggie education goes beyond that; it prepared me to walk the halls of Congress. As a two-time
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Why AG Barr is Dangerous to Black People | Afro
By  Ashlee Banks Attorney General Bill Barr is not only dangerous to minorities around the nation, but he’s dangerous to the Black people living in the city of Baltimore. Instead of bombarding you with all of the things AG Barr has said or done in his past, I want to highlight a short list of
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LDF Statement on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination to the United States Supreme Court | Afro
LDF Statement on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination to the United States Supreme Court Today, Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney
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Letter To The Editor: Increase SNAP Benefits Until This Crisis Passes | Afro
Dear Editor, I am very concerned about the increase in hunger during this pandemic. With more than 40 million Americans unemployed while food prices are rising, people are being forced to choose between rent and groceries. Since Congressional Leader's income isn't effected by the pandemic or even
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Talking to Kids About Racial Bias | Afro
By Black Health Matters Children are always watching and listening, but since protests for racial justice have spread across the globe, they’re witnessing, absorbing and internalizing possibly more than anyone knows. A recent statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics says pediatricians are
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Return to School | Afro
By Teeshawn Burrell Return to school! Stay at home! I quit! With a range of mixed emotions from the residents of Chicago, teachers made it clear that they are not compromising their overall health for the sake of educational normalcy. With this in mind, Chicago Public School teachers, students and
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Rivera Sends Mixed Messages, Team Loses 5th Straight Game | Afro
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Ron Rivera believes “It's all about your messaging,” yet the message was mixed throughout their first six weeks. “We don’t have the pieces, but we’re making progress.” The goal for this season remains confusing. The first year head coach of the
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Learning From a Distance at Coppin | Afro
By Jared Grizzle Special to the AFRO Sitting at home, worlds away from peers and instructors is not the way most students hoped they would be starting the fall semester. For 22-year-old Coppin State University student Tyrek Goy his mindset approaching the Fall 2020 semester was no different.  Goy
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Couple Hopes to Empower Black Community One Real Estate Project at a Time | Afro
By AFRO Staff Majesty and Elize, a Black power couple from Atlanta whose fledgling real estate company INTL Realty Partners cleared over $1.5 million dollars in revenue in its first year,  recently established a non-profit with an eye to pooling resources within the Black community to uplift and
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10 Things You Should Do More Often | Afro
By Black Health Matters If you’re like us, there never seems to be enough hours in the day to do all the things you’ve been planning to do. But there are some things you just can’t afford to skip. Make the time to do these ten things and you’ll be ten steps closer to living
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Steady Stream of Voters Break Participation Records | Afro
By Lana Shellman Special to the AFRO Here at the Show Place Arena on Pennsylvania Avenue in Prince George’s County, on the afternoon of Nov. 3, there was no line outside and no voters inside.  A few voters were leaving the building talking about their perspectives on the U.S. presidential
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Art All Night Back with Virtual Touch | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com As has been the tradition since it started in Shaw 11 years ago, Washingtonians will be treated to free art installations, educational experiences and performances for about two weeks through D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Art All Night, and although this
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Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — September 25, 2020 | Afro
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Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Rule That Would Prevent 700K From Receiving Food Stamps During Pandemic | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia If the 2020 election’s importance wasn’t apparent to those casting ballots, a federal judge’s decision on Sunday might have underscored the urgency. In a decision that had far-reaching consequences during a deadly
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Biden to GOP Senators: Don't Jam through Ginsburg Nominee | Afro
By Laurie Kellman and Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press Joe Biden on Sept. 20 slammed President Donald Trump and leading Senate Republicans for trying to jam through a replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and urged more senators to stand with a pair of GOP colleagues who oppose the
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Black People in Portland Struggle to Be Heard Amid Protests | Afro
By Gillian Flaccus and Suman Naishadham The Associated Press Chaotic and often violent protests against racial injustice have topped the headlines for days, but lost in the shouting are the voices of many Black Portland residents themselves — and their feelings about the unrest are nuanced and
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Turning a Crisis into Creation: Distance Learning 2020 | Afro
By Kyair Butts Imagine dealing with your own fear and anxiety in addition to those of children and families while balancing the requirements and growing expectations that others are placing squarely on your shoulders. Some have fallen under this weight. Their voices mere cries for understanding and
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AFRO Exclusive: Actor TC Carson Talks Mental Health, Career, New Work | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com You may have loved watching him while he was “living single” as Kyle on the show by the same name, but legendary actor, singer and arts activist TC Carson is now emphasizing that people should “Come Together.” He reprises a 19-year-old song with
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Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — October 23, 2020 | Afro
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