By DaQuan Lawrence, Politics Reporter, Howard University News Service The Center for African Studies (CAS) at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and the African Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, are currently partnering with the Johannesburg Convention Bureau, North Carolina Central University and […]
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This Is Where Black Americans Live Longest
by Alexa Spencer It turns out Wakanda — a place full of Black wealth, health, and longevity — isn’t just a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It turns out a place that enables Black folks to thrive actually does exist in real life. That’s the finding of a team of researchers who’ve partnered to tell a much […]
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Five tips to make the search for a new apartment easier
By Adriana Morga, The Associated Press Right now isn’t the best time for everyone to buy a home. Finding a new place can be challenging, and skyrocketing rents have made it especially hard this year. But there are things you can do to make the process easier. Whether it’s your first or tenth time renting, […]
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Maryland Cycling Classic bring athletes from around the world to Charm City
By Fatiha BelfakirSpecial to the AFRO Cyclists from 20 countries are preparing to ride out for the Maryland Cycling Classic, which will return for the first time in two years after a break due to the coronavirus pandemic. The race day will take place on Sept. 4. and will start in Sparks, Md., at the […]
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Greenwood Rising: New Digital Resources Shed Light on Overlooked History of ‘Black Wall Street’ and the ‘1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’
The digital guide makes the history and collection available to scholars, historians, teachers, and students anywhere in the world Tulsa, OK – August 11, 2022 – Today, Greenwood Rising announced a new, digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Bloomberg Connects app, available for download from Google Play or […]
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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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Rocket mortgage ‘Changing the Course’ for Black Detroit residents during PGA tour event
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Even as Tony Finau, Taylor Pendrith, Cameron Champ, and others stormed the leaderboard, officials were once again making sure that the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic continued its four-year-old tradition of being more than just a sporting event. Over the years, competition […]
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#FaithWorks: Maryland pilots with a higher calling sponsor Youth Day at Fort Meade
By H.R. Harris, Special to the AFRO While Michael McFadden flies between San Diego and Seattle Washington as a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines, Air Force pilot Todd O’Brien is often busy escorting government officials in a Cessna-17 overseas. This past weekend, however, both men reported for duty on a mission of love as the […]
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DMV and Baltimore Black Restaurant Week through July 31
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Looking for that next high-quality eatery to add to your “favorites” list. Then of course, it’s time to get out and try one of the Black-owned restaurants in the DMV or Baltimore. Black Restaurant Week is happening now through July 31st. Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell, and Derek Robinson established the […]
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AFRO featured in new exhibition for NMAAHC’s Searchable Museum
By Kara Thompson, AFRO MDDC Intern The National Museum of African American History and Culture highlights the AFRO in their newest online exhibit, “Making a Way Out of No Way.” The exhibit studies the way Black people have navigated and overcome racism and discrimination while also seeking the freedom to have control over their lives […]
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Mary McCleod Bethune Statue Unveiled in U.S. Capitol – First Black Statue in Statuary Hall
By H.R. Harris, Special to the AFRO Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of the National Council for Negro Women made history once again at the U.S. Capitol this week. A tall marble statue of the educator, philanthropist, humanitarian, civil rights and woman’s rights activist was unveiled in her honor at the Capitol’s Statuary Hall. “On behalf […]
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D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Plaza – what is the message today?
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. News Editor Black Lives Matter – three words have galvanized millions of people from all races, religions and cultures around the planet to spontaneously spill into the streets with a demand for true freedom, equality and justice. The words are also the name of an organization founded in 2013 after […]
