By The Associated Press Jurors heard opening statements Oct. 28 in a civil lawsuit that accuses White nationalists of conspiring to commit violence at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville in 2017. Karen Dunn, a lead attorney for nine people who are suing over physical and emotional injuries they received, told the jury that […]
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#WordInBlack: Over 500 students take Dell’s STEM courses
Dell Technologies is shifting toward more inclusivity in the STEM industry by creating a pipeline for minority students. (Photograph by RF._.studio/Pexels) By Bria Suggs The Atlanta Voice In 2018, some of the most underrepresented demographics in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) industry were Hispanics, African-Americans and women in general. At that time, in […]
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U.S. is the new crypto mining capital after China’s ban
China has banned cryptocurrencies, leaving an opening for the United States to dominate the crypto market (André François McKenzie/Unsplash) By Virginia Van Zandt Zenger News China pulled the plug on a nearly decade-long cryptocurrency boom by banning Bitcoin and all crypto-related transactions, sending the virtual currency tumbling and putting the United States in the position […]
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US to pay $88M to families, victims of SC church massacre
By Meg Kinnard The Associated Press Families of nine victims killed in a racist attack at a Black South Carolina church have reached a settlement with the Justice Department over a faulty background check that allowed Dylann Roof to purchase the gun he used in the 2015 massacre. The Justice Department will pay $88 million, […]
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Ribbon cutting for HBCU National Center set for November
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor (NNPA Newswire) – On Nov. 11, the HBCU National Center, which is located mere blocks from the U.S. Capitol, will be opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The center has been established by Jacqueline “Jackie” Lewis, who is also the founder of WISH, LLC, which provides housing to […]
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Gen. Powell’s death is a reminder we still need to get vaccinated
(Photo by Daniel Schludi on Unsplash) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com When Gen. Colin Powell died from complications of COVID-19 on Oct. 18, after full vaccination, the anti-vax delegation came out in droves to emphasize their points about the uselessness and dangers of the COVID-19 vaccine, without any consideration of […]
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Biden: Pope told me that I should ‘keep receiving Communion’
US President Joe Biden, left, shakes hands with Pope Francis as they meet at the Vatican, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. President Joe Biden is set to meet with Pope Francis on Friday at the Vatican, where the world’s two most notable Roman Catholics plan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and poverty. The president […]
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Obama endorses McAuliffe, 21 Virginia House Candidates in competitive race
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Viriginia’s former governor and current gubernatorial candidate, Terry McAuliffe. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com This reporter can attest to the highly contentious nature of the Virginia gubernatorial, lieutenant governor and state legislature races. Day and night, my favorite news channels play the […]
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College Gurl Foundation hits the road for empowering tour, gets funding from Glizzy Gang
Jessica Brown’s the College Gurl Foundation’s tour bus, which is used for the non-profit’s college tour. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Jessica Brown, also known as the College Gurl, has spent the last six years working to empower students for post secondary education. In less than a decade the […]
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Expert civil rights leader Laura Murphy releases novel report on civil rights audits
Laura Murphy, president of Laura Murphy & Associates, has advocated for civil rights and liberties throughout her entire career. Her latest endeavor comes in the form of a premier report on how corporations can conduct civil rights audits. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com #AFRONews@Noon Baltimore native […]
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JPMorgan Chase teams up with National Cherry Blossom Festival to plant trees in Washington’s Ward 8
JPMorgan Chase has sponsored the National Cherry Blossom Festival since 2019. Last Friday, dozens of its employees gave back to the Ward 8 community by planting 30 trees in Oxon Run Park. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com For three years, JPMorgan Chase has served as a […]
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A racist caricature ran on newspaper fronts for decades
Hambone’s Meditations cartoon: The Hambone’s Meditations cartoon, created by a cartoonist for The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., ran in newspapers throughout the South, sometimes on their front pages. The racist caricature was created in 1916 and continued running in the Commercial Appeal until 1968. By BRITTANY N. GADDY The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism […]
