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Black Press Week galvanizes advocacy, celebrates legacy, and mobilizes voters
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In a stirring celebration of 197 years of unwavering advocacy, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) convened in […]
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Fake images made to show Trump with Black supporters highlight concerns around AI and elections
By Matt Brown and David Klepper, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At first glance, images circulating online showing former President Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling […]
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Black faith leaders seem innovative solutions to suicide in the Black and Brown communities
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer For centuries, church has been the pillar of the Black community with members and non members coming to the church and its leaders […]
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Sustaining the sisterhood: A look at the women of Bennett College
By Ariyana Griffin Special to the AFRO For over 150 years, Bennett College, a private historically Black liberal arts institution, has advocated for education for women of color preparing them to […]
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“Six-Triple-Eight: A New Musical,” to honor Black women of WWII’s European Theater
The 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II, is the subject of a play currently being developed for Broadway, which aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of Black women in the face of adversity.
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U.S. House passes bill that could ban TikTok
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Congress is one step closer to banning or requiring a change in ownership of the popular social media platform, TikTok. The U.S. House […]
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Super Tuesday victories set stage for presidential rematch
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire President Joe Biden and his twice-impeached and four-times indicted predecessor, Donald Trump, emerged victorious on Super Tuesday, wrapping up their respective party nominations and […]
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Principal Baruti Kafele: Encouraging Black youth, one promise at a time
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Principal Baruti Kafele recently stood before the sold-out crowd in Lima, Ohio, speaking with students, educators, parents, business owners and community advocates on […]
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Alabama House passes bill targeting school diversity programs
By Zenitha Prince, Special to the AFRO Students, civil rights groups and others are decrying the March 7 passage of a controversial bill that would stymie diversity, equity and inclusion […]
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Marcia Fudge announces retirement as secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Marcia Fudge, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary, announced her departure from the White House cabinet on March 11 after four years of advocating for fair housing standards and progressive legislation.
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Despite efforts to remove them, Confederates and segregationists live on in Capitol statues
By Brennan Stewart, Capital News Service February was Black History Month, an observance meant to honor and celebrate the achievements made by African Americans throughout the history of the United […]