Rev. Al Sharpton arriving in Del Rio, TX. By National Action Network Calling for Action on Haiti Migrant Crisis Reverend Al Sharpton and a delegation of religious and faith leaders traveled to Del Rio, Texas on Thursday to tour the encampment of Haitian refugees. The situation that so many of these refugees face is heartbreaking […]
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Black businesses continue to face down the pandemic
Virginia Ali, who opened Ben’s Chili Bowl in 1958 with her husband, Ben, credits her children and family with keeping the business open during the toughest parts of the pandemic. (Courtesy photo) During the pandemic, Black businesses have faced challenges. Some were forced to close or nearly shut down \ while others were fortunate to […]
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Why Your Business Needs to be Certified as a Diverse Supplier
_________________Sponsored Content_________________ Thelma Ferguson Supplier diversity is a crucial part of an organization’s success. It’s a way for companies to promote innovation, cultivate networking, boost hiring, and perhaps most important of all, a way for companies to experience the many benefits of diversity while taking steps to close the racial equity gap. It’s no secret […]
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NAACP president’s statement on Haitian refugee attack
Derrick Johnson serves as President and CEO of the NAACP. (Courtesy Photo/naacp.org) By Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement regarding the images and videos of U.S. border patrol attacking Haitian refugees with whips: “This cruelty is utterly sickening. The events that took place today are […]
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Educators Adjust to Return to In-Person Learning
Black school teachers are facing numerous challenges as they return to in-person learning, from the dangers of covid-19 to getting students on grade level after an 18-month absence. (Photo/HUNS) By Ahnayah Hughes, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON — Educators across the nation are still adjusting to life back in the classroom after nearly 18 months […]
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The ‘Unfairness’ of COVID-19
Photo courtesy of the Merritt family By Sylvester Brown Jr. Deaconess Fellow, St. Louis American This post was originally published on St. Louis American Pamela Merritt has been wrestling with feelings of unfairness lately. Her older brother, William (Bill) Edward Merritt III, 51, passed away from COVID-19 last month. The unfair part about “Bill’s” passing, […]
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The pandemic takes a toll on mental health in the Black community
According to the CDC’s most recent Household Pulse Survey, 30% of Black respondents reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety disorder, compared to 25% of White respondents. (Courtesy photo) By Maya Pottiger Special to the AFRO Pandemic fatigue is hitting harder this time around. After a few weeks where it seemed like the United States was finally […]
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Black Wealth Summit (BWS) launches HBCU Business Case Competition
HBCU’s may compete for up to $30K in prizes Live event to be held October 21st during BWS inclusive, wealth building, virtual event (BALTIMORE) – Creating generational wealth for Black people is one of the foundations of the ground-breaking, virtual Black Wealth Summit™ (BWS) being held October 20 – 22. In keeping with that, BWS will be hosting […]
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Haitian migrants whipped at U.S. border: Outrageous!
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USBP) captured on video corralling Haitian migrants from horseback; charging into individuals with their mounts, shoving them to the ground and whipping migrants as they bring food back to their shelters. (AP Photo) By J.K. Schmid Special to the AFRO The United States has closed its border to Haitian migrants, […]
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Black Cannabis Week promotes opportunities for marginalized communities
Cherron Perry-Thomas founded Black Cannabis Week to educate marginalized communities about opportunities in the industry after COVID-19 forced in-person events to go virtual. This year, the week will be hybrid with both virtual and in-person events. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com In 2020, the global legal […]
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Pfizer announces COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
(AP Photo/David Goldman, File) By J.K. Schmid and Jessica Dortch Special to the AFRO Pfizer has completed trials for a children’s COVID-19 vaccine regimen, the pharmaceutical giant announced Sept. 20. The company reports positive results for children aged five to 11 years. The vaccine, administered in two doses, 21 days apart, shows “robust neutralizing antibody […]
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TODAY surprises Digital Harbor principal with free laptops for students
(Photo courtesy of Twitter/@RealDHHS) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor The students of Digital Harbor High School saw first-hand that hard work pays off when their principal Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck received a special surprise on NBC’s morning show TODAY. The network’s latest series, called “Once in a Lifetime,” celebrates change-makers who are doing remarkable work […]