Congressman Greg Meeks criticized the 47th president’s social media threat to send U.S. troops to Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian violence, calling it a reckless oversimplification of the country’s complex conflicts. Meeks emphasized that violence in Nigeria stems from resource disputes and insurgent activity, not solely religion, and stressed that all Nigerians deserve protection.
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Army Maj. Bianca Ross celebrates promotion, urges Black women in uniform to be ‘unstoppable’
By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO A crowd of friends, family and fellow servicemembers gathered on the lawn of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to commemorate Army Captain Bianca Ross’ promotion to major on Sept. 15. The historically Black college and university alumna from Clark Atlanta University was born at Fort […]
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Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
Flight delays continued across major U.S. airports Nov. 2 as air traffic controller shortages worsened amid the ongoing government shutdown. Airports including Newark, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles experienced multi-hour delays and some cancellations, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized he won’t fire controllers working without pay.
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No. 47’s administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
By Geoff Mulvihill and Kimberlee KruesiThe Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Nov. 3 that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
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When success isn’t enough: Why the Black middle class is still struggling
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com A stable job, homeownership and a family often defines the concept of the “American Dream.” However, for Black Americans across the country, it can feel impossible to reach, even for those who have “made it.” Caprice Risby was born to teenage parents. Her family relied on different types of federal […]
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From Cam Newton to James Brown, honorees at 10th Annual MMCA Gala assert commitment to diversity, inclusivity in media
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com Emmy Award-winning comedian, author and activist Loni Love delivered a perfect blend of humor and serious insights as the host for the 10th Annual Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner (MMCD™) Gala Extravaganza, on Oct. 27, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. “Media diversity starts at the top, and it’s […]
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Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say
The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation and other affiliated groups misused millions in donations raised during the 2020 racial justice protests. While no charges have been filed, subpoenas and a search warrant have been issued, renewing scrutiny of the movement’s finances amid concerns about political targeting of progressive organizations.
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Compassion has left the building
By Dr. Frances Murphy DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher As Americans worry whether they’ll get their next paycheck, keep the lights on, or afford dinner tonight, an internal email dated October 31, 2025, from the halls of the U.S. Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) lands — addressed to “Policy Colleagues,” wishing them a […]
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Nonprofits struggle to fill in the gaps as more federal workers, SNAP recipients seek food assistance
While the 47th president of the United States promised that food prices would go down under his watch, the opposite has occurred. Now, with a prolonged federal government shutdown, more families are facing food insecurity after either losing their jobs or being furloughed.
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Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can’t agree on first-degree murder charge
An Illinois jury convicted former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 for help. Grayson, who claimed he feared being scalded with hot water, was acquitted of first-degree murder, angering Massey’s family and supporters who say the verdict shows the justice system’s failure to protect Black lives.
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Medicaid cuts in Republicans’ spending bill threaten rural hospitals, disaster preparedness
The 47th president’s spending bill is preparing to slash Medicaid, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing health insurance and threatening the survival of rural hospitals that rely on Medicaid reimbursements. Experts warn that the cuts, combined with reductions to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, could leave rural communities less equipped to handle both everyday emergencies and natural disasters.
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A North Carolina man is charged with 4 murder counts after telling authorities he killed his kids
A North Carolina man, Wellington Delano Dickens III, has been charged with four counts of murder after telling authorities he killed his children. Deputies found human remains in the trunk of a car at his home in Zebulon, N.C. Dickens’ surviving 3-year-old son was found alive inside the house. Investigators believe the victims—three of Dickens’ biological children and his 18-year-old stepchild—were killed in May.
