By India Bookhart, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON — Amid a highly-publicized student protest, a stubborn coronavirus pandemic and on the heels of a hobbling ransomware attack, the president of one of the leading historically Black institutions, told the school’s students, alumni and parents that he and his administration are trying to address student complaints […]
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The WELL fosters community for Black women entrepreneurs
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com In 2018, Nakeia Drummond, owner of management and social impact consulting firm NLD Strategic, founded The Women’s Entrepreneur Leadership Lab (The WELL) in Baltimore with the intention of fostering a network of Black women entrepreneurs who could support each other and grow their […]
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Lisa Monet Wayne appointed executive director of NACDL
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Veteran State and Federal Trial Lawyer, Lisa Monet Wayne has been appointed to serve as executive director of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) headquartered in Washington, D.C. Wayne, who served as past president of NACDL, a network television legal analyst and former Colorado State Public […]
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Mosby, Braveboy release ‘do not call’ list
By Associated Press Two Maryland state’s attorneys released their “do-not-call” lists Oct. 29 with the names of nearly 150 current or former police officers that they’ve said their offices won’t call to testify. The lists have been shielded from public view, but the prosecutors said the disclosure is allowed under a new law aimed at […]
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The AFRO featured on Season 6 of Small Biz Revolution
The AFRO’s Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper was selected as a coach for the Minneapolis Spokesman-Recorder on Deluxe’s original series “Small Biz Revolution.” The show finds inspiring small businesses that could use a boost in making an impact in its community. Season 6 of the series will air on Hulu and Amazon Prime on Nov. 9. […]
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Nadarius Clark to lead Virginia’s 79th District in the House of Delegates
Twenty-six year old Nadarius Clark will represent the 79th District of Virginia in the House of Delegates. Clark beat out Republican Lawrence Mason, garnering 56% of the votes compared to Mason’s 44%, according to the Virginian Pilot. Clark’s district includes portions of Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Norfolk. Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join […]
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Dave Chappelle: ‘Am I canceled or not?
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Comedian Dave Chappelle said he’s been disinvited to film festivals, and no company or studio will entertain his new documentary because of the fallout from his controversial Netflix special, “The Closer.” And while he’s willing to meet with the transgender community and Netflix employees who voiced […]
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Ahmaud Arbery trial heats up, only one black juror selected
By Roz Edward, The Chicago Defender Jury selection which began on Oct. 18 has concluded 8 in the trial of three white men accused of chasing and gunning down Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black jogger in Brunswick, Georgia. Jury selection finished at the beginning of November, with only one black member on the 12-person panel. […]
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‘Caw to Action:’ Ravens, volunteers plant produce to end food desert in South Baltimore
Ravens player #21 Brandon Stephens assists two Curtis Bay Elementary first graders with making a plant bed. Not only was the event a meaningful day of community service, but was an opportunity to teach youngsters the valuable life skill of gardening. The 12 garden beds will serve as a supply of fresh produce as Curtis […]
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Mayor encourages COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11
As children are now able to get the pediatric Pfizer vaccine, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging parents to vaccinate their children ages 5 and up. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Now that COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 12 have been approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), shots for 5 […]
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#ProtectBlackWomen: Council reverses Chairman’s refusal to reappoint Cora Masters Barry, Dr. Natalie Hopkinson
Cora Masters Barry and Dr. Natalie Hopkinson are being blocked from reappointment on the D.C. Commission on Arts and Humanities. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com (Updated 11/02/2012) – While the hashtag #ProtectBlackWomen has become trendy, it is rooted from the very real disrespect African American women experience in […]
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Spelman graduate teaches kids the ‘ABCs of HBCUs’ in new book
(Courtesy of The ABCs of HBCUs) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Thanks to people like T-Nehisi Coates (Howard), Kamala Harris (Howard), Spike Lee (Morehouse), and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, mainstream America has finally started becoming more aware of HBCUs, or Historically Black Colleges. Mostly located in the south, HBCUs are a […]