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Ravens include the community in their business | Afro

By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Since the late Art Modell, former owner of the Cleveland Browns, relocated his football franchise to Baltimore, the Ravens have been dedicated to giving back to the community. Modell and his wife, Patricia, donated millions of dollars to various charities, including Johns Hopkins, […]

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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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Mahalia biopic premieres on Lifetime | Afro

THE BURTON WIRE — Born in New Orleans, Mahalia began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. Her recording of the song “Move on Up a Little Higher” sold millions of copies, skyrocketing

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‘Moment of Truth’ 5-part docuseries debuts | Afro

THE BURTON WIRE — Written, directed and produced by “crime tv” producers Matthew Perniciaro and Clay Johnson, “Moment of Truth,” is a documentary that attempts to bring the entire story of the murder of James Jordan to viewers, including the investigation, the fallout afterwards, the plight of

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PUSH honors civil rights leader Laura Murphy | Afro

By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Laura Murphy, civil rights leader, diversity policy strategist, and member of the family that publishes the AFRO, was among five honorees May 12 at the 6th annual PUSH Tech Diversity & Inclusion Summit. “She is recognized for working two decades with PUSH for

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The Moss Disability Group won’t let you go it alone | Afro

By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Anyone who’s ever applied for full disability benefits knows it can be difficult to be successful without a lot of help. The application process and paperwork required by Social Security Administration can give thoughts of possibly giving up. It’s easy to

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A worried mind: COVID-19 wreaks havoc on men’s health | Afro

By Caleigh Findley Men’s Health Network The onset of the pandemic in 2020 led to a substantial increase in mental health challenges. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that symptoms of anxiety and depression had increased over three-fold in their August 2020 report. Roughly 40% of

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#WordinBlack: Sister-students update their pandemic school life | Afro

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People of color more exposed than Whites to air pollution | Afro

By Drew Costley AP Science Writer Across America, people of color are exposed to more air pollution than whites from industry, vehicles, construction and many other sources, a new study has found. Using government air pollution and census data, researchers found that disproportionate numbers of

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Morgan State University students reflect on the George Floyd case | Afro

Morgan State University students reflect on the George Floyd case, and give their reaction to the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin. ********** JaKayla Kirkland Reflects on The George Floyd Case **************************** Jaden Scott Reflects on The George Floyd Case

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Ben Crump: `Black America's attorney general' | Afro

By Aaron Morrison and John Seewer The Associated Press Ben Crump, the Rev. Al Sharpton says, is 'Black America's attorney general.' In less than a decade, the Florida-based attorney has become the voice for the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd - Black

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Coppin State University awards degrees to ‘20 and ‘21 graduates | Afro

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As police encounters increase, so does need for ‘The Talk’ | Afro

By Dwight Ott, Philadelphia Tribune Correspondent via The New Pittsburgh Courier Eight-year-old Arriell Skye Williams was having “The Talk” with her father Antjuan Williams on a YouTube video created in 2020. This is the talk that Black parents give their children — usually their sons — about how

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Democrats pressure Biden to address student loan debt crisis | Afro

By Laina S. Miller Capital News Service Washington Bureau Democrats in the House and the Senate have introduced bills calling upon President Joe Biden to forgive student loan debt, which they argue is widening the racial and gender wage gaps and exacerbating the economic problems already worsened

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Legendary rapper DMX, dead at 50 | Afro

By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Millions of fans of Earl Simmons, better known as the raspy voiced Hip Hop legend DMX, had been praying for his recovery from a heart attack allegedly induced by a drug overdose last week. Tragically, DMX finally succumbed to what his

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Baltimore private school students walk out in support of Black teacher | Afro

By The Associated Press Nearly 100 Baltimore private school students and teachers walked out of class April 16 to show support for a Black teacher who resigned after posting a video describing her interaction with a White student. Adrienne Knight, a middle school drama teacher at Bryn Mawr

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Rankin Celebrates 125 Years | Afro

THE AFRO — In 2020, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel will celebrate its 125th year of serving as a spiritual, historical and cultural center on Howard University’s campus. Built between the years of 1894 and 1895, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel has served as a pillar of truth, service and a spiritual

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Howard alumna Phylicia Rashad appointed Dean of HU College of Fine Arts | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Howard University’s College of Fine Arts will now be led by one of the institution’s most famous graduates, award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad. Rashad, who graduated from the university magna-cum-laude, will officially begin her role as Dean of

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U.S. lawmakers host historic session on reparations legislation | Afro

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The House Judiciary Committee on April 14 passed legislation to advance legislation that establishes a commission to examine slavery and discrimination in the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend

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Victim, advocate raises awareness of sexual violence | Afro

By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and though that’s a good thing, it can have certain pitfalls. According to sexual assault victim and advocate Jennifer Storm, celebrating the survivors of sexual abuse can be triggering or traumatizing for

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White resistance to thriving Black Wall Street | Afro

By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor Black Americans are one of the most resilient groups of people on the earth. When one door closes, we open a window and if the window doesn’t budge, we crawl through the vent. We’ve had to claw and climb the ladder of freedom, overcoming hurdles, barriers and

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Hundreds gather to #FreeTonyLewis | Afro

By Carl Thomas Special to the AFRO Let’s rewind to this time in 1989. Sliced Bacon, by the pound is $1.90 and a movie ticket is $4.11. President George HW Bush has just congratulated the Michigan Men’s Basketball team on their National Championship victory and somewhere in Illinois the largest

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Biden nominates five Blacks to serve in judicial seats on the federal court | Afro

THE CHICAGO CRUSADER — In a statement, Biden emphasized diversity in his nominations for lifetime appointments. “This trailblazing slate of nominees draws from the very best and brightest minds of the American legal profession. Each is deeply qualified and prepared to deliver justice faithfully

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Police Investigating Threat Against NAACP's Richmond Chapter | Afro

By The Associated Press Police in Virginia are investigating a report that somebody left a threatening message on the voicemail for the Richmond chapter of the NAACP. Richmond Police Chief William Smith said in a statement that the department opened an investigation after being notified of the

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As COVID ticks down, violence ticks up | Afro

By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com The night of May 10, violence visited an Anne Arundel County community in a devastating way. Three adults were gunned down and a child was seriously wounded as a result of an alleged domestic dispute in Maryland City, adjacent to Fort Meade. “This

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Light at the End of the Tunnel | Afro

By Mylika Scatliffe, Special to the AFRO The Covid 19 global pandemic was declared in March 2020. Since then, America has seen over 500,000 of its citizens die from Covid. Vaccines rolled out in record time for emergency use; those 16 & over and are currently being tested for children as young

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Silent no more: Calling for the dismantling of institutionalized White supremacy | Afro

By Michael Hunt Being Black in the United States of America is difficult. Having to make bold statements that lift your humanity is one of the hardest and loneliest issues to combat. Everyone should accept that “Black lives matter,” especially when people proclaim that all lives matter. Yet, we as

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Ice Cube files lawsuit against stock trading company Robinhood | Afro

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Young people hold Biden’s feet to the fire on immigration policies | Afro

By Imani Wj Wright Special to the AFRO On April 28, as President Joe Biden approached his first 100 days in office, United We Dream (UWD) and their allies marched in Washington, D.C. to demand the Commander in Chief and Democrats to create a pathway to citizenship for immigrants. “United We Dream

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D.C. Mayor knocks on doors looking for arms to vaccinate | Afro

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Abandoned row home in West Baltimore set to become a home for the arts | Afro

By Abigail Matthews Special to The Afro West Baltimore is about to get a new home to help the homeless through the arts. The Coppin Heights Industrial Complex for the Arts (CHICA) in the 1700 block of Ashburton Street is scheduled to open in July. The project was created by Baltimore

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