By U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume (MD-7), Special to the AFRO For 130 years, the AFRO-American Newspaper has been the eyes, ears, and voice of our community. On the anniversary of its founding, we celebrate the irreplaceable role this publication has played in documenting our history, telling our story, and speaking truth to power. The newspaper was […]
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Building on John H. Murphy Sr.’s legacy of truth in our Black history
By Maxine Johnson Wood, Ed.D., Special to the AFRO The founding of the AFRO-American Newspaper 130 years ago on August 13, 1892 is being widely celebrated, lauded and applauded. Of particular significance to many interested in its origin is the life, activity and motivations of its founding publisher, John Henry Murphy, Sr. A perusal of […]
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PRESS ROOM: Autism influencer Jeremiah Josey releases a new book about his experience as a Black man with autism
By NNPA NEWSWIRE An important addition to autism literature and a much-needed voice for autistic people of color. (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — Autism influencer Jeremiah Josey’s new book, “Here’s What I Want You to Know 2,” brings the autistic perspective to the BLM movement with heart and passion. In simple and powerful terms, Jeremiah opens up about […]
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Man arrested on hate crime charges in church vandalism
By The Associated Press Police in Maryland have arrested a 66-year-old man on multiple hate crimes charges after racist graffiti was discovered at a church in Anne Arundel County. The Capital newspaper reports that the graffiti discovered at Kingdom Celebration Center Aug. 3 followed a similar incident last month, when a racist slur was found […]
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Dems rally around abortion. Are they reaching Black voters?
By Harm Venhuizen, The Associated Press/Report for America Facing critical races for governor and U.S. Senate, Democratic hopefuls in Wisconsin are hoping that their support for abortion rights in the face of a Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade can overcome the headwinds of a midterm election long expected to favor Republicans. But […]
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Maryland Legal Aid honors 98 year-old Baltimore native for decades of service and activism in her community
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com When Baltimore native Gwendolyn Johnson was a little girl, the only thing she knew was that she wanted to be able to help people. Her mother had given her up when she was six months old, and another family took her in. “My […]
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Some African artifacts returned home, but officials seek far more
By Rodney Muhumuza, Rai Mutsaka and Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press Apollo John Rwamparo speaks forlornly of the eight-legged stool, a symbol of authority for his ancient kingdom in Uganda, now glimpsed through a glass barrier at a museum thousands of miles away in Britain. The wooden stool is permanently exhibited at the University of […]
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Hepatitis in the Black community: find out who’s at risk
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black It’s estimated that millions of Americans are living with hepatitis. But while the inflammatory liver condition can affect anyone, Black people are more likely to die from it — and structural inequities have a lot to do with this. Adrienne Simmons, director of programs at the National Viral Hepatitis […]
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#FaithWorks: The Moore Report: We’re saints too
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO The Social Justice Committee of St. Ann Catholic Church has been working on a letter writing campaign to Pope Francis for a year. Our initiative, which began on November 1, 2021 (All Saints Day and the first day of Black Catholic History Month) urged individuals to […]
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Philadelphia Print Works creates apparel amplifying the work of social justice movements
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Founded by former software quality assurance engineer Maryam Pugh, Philadelphia Print Works is not like your regular T-shirt shop. It’s an independent clothing brand informed by previous and current social justice movements that designs apparel for activists, organizers and allies creating positive social […]
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Dru Hill comes home for 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards
By Stephanie Harper, Special to the AFRO Baltimore residents will be pleased to know that with their Summer 2022 Orioles ticket purchase, they will be able to attend the Birdland Summer Music Series. Presented by Miller Lite, the event is part of the on-going celebration of the 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. […]
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Sistahs in Business Expo returns to the DMV
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Sistahs in Business (SIB) Expo, an event celebrating and educating Black female entrepreneurs, is returning to the Washington Metropolitan area this year at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Park on Aug. 13. The multi-city small business expo will boast […]