By Special Release Philadelphia (February 6, 2024) — News is Out, a queer media collaborative of six of the nation’s legendary LGBTQ+ publications, and Word In Black, a collaborative of […]
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Civilians are dying in the Israel-Hamas conflict-what should Biden do?
By Farrah Hassen “If I must die, you must live to tell my story,” wrote Dr. Refaat Alareer, a 44-year-old Gazan poet and literature professor. A few weeks later, Alareer […]
PRESS ROOM: CBCF charts a path forward towards racial equity with its corporate social responsibility guide
Center for Policy Analysis and Research’s “Where Do We Go From Here?” encourages businesses to adopt sustainable, inclusive, and equitable practices. (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Black […]
Press Forward philanthropy initiative launched to drive local news sustainability
Journalism Funded by Philanthropy Major philanthropy organizations, led by the MacArthur Foundation and the Knight Foundation, will invest at least $500 million in local news over the next five years through the new […]
Counties with the highest unemployment in Maryland
Stacker Canva Counties with the highest unemployment in Maryland While significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, unemployment rates remain a subject of concern, […]
Representatives call on Department of Homeland Security Inspector to resign
By Committee on Homeland Security Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD), ranking member of the Oversight, Investigations, and […]
MJBL to visit Capitol Hill and represent USA in the Bahamas
By Special Release from Larry Barber (Richmond, VA) – The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League (MJBL) will visit the United States Capitol this week as it prepares again to represent the […]
STEM City USA launches virtual event platform for The AFRO’s 3rd Annual Black Business Matters Expo
BALTIMORE — STEM City USA (www.stemcityusa.com), the premier hub for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) innovation, is pleased to announce the launch of its virtual event platform for The […]
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Harry Belafonte
Jill and I are saddened by the passing of a groundbreaking American who used his talent, his fame, and his voice to help redeem the soul of our Nation. Harry […]
According to New Research from The Mom Project, Black Moms Feel a Lack of Company Support and Resources in Balancing Work and Motherhood Despite the Fact that 98% Pursued Opportunities to Access Higher Earning Potential
By BUSINESS WIRE CHICAGO (BUSINESS WIRE)—The Mom Project, a leading digital talent platform serving over one million moms and 3,000+ companies, released its new report: “Black Moms – Challenges […]
Local Publishers, Deloitte to Create Business Content for Diverse Audiences
NEW YORK, Mar. 1, 2023, A consortium of Black-owned newspaper publishers and Deloitte* are launching The Exchange, a pilot project designed to co-create and distribute business content tailored for diverse […]
Rev. Sharpton Visits UK to Discuss Voting Rights, Police Accountability in Wake of Tyre Nichols Killing
Reflects 30+ Years of Friendship with Lord Simon Woolley on Issues Uniting Black Americans and Black Britons New York, NY – Civil Rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton will make a […]