_________________ Sponsored Content __________________ August is Black Business Month – It’s a time to celebrate Black-owned businesses and honor the rich heritage of Black entrepreneurship. It’s a call to continue to empower Black business owners in our communities and advocate for economic inclusivity for all. JPMorgan Chase turned to National Field Executive for Chase Business […]
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Dorie Miller: A continued fight for justice!
World War II Messman Attendant Second Class Doris Miller. By Arise Rejoice News Service A former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and a retired member of the U.S. Congress from New York are among those assiduously working to secure the Medal of Honor for Naval hero Dorie Miller who received the Navy Cross […]
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Luke Lawal makes waves as serial entrepreneur
Luke Lawal, CEO and founder of L & Company, knew from a young age that he wanted to own businesses. His portfolio has grown over time to include media, technology and mental health brands. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com When asked whether he thought he would […]
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Family of Congressman John Lewis upholds his legacy by fighting for voting rights
“When you see something unfair and unjust, you have a moral obligation to do something,” Lewis’ niece, Angela Lewis Warren, told NNPA Newswire. (NNPA Photo) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) — The late Congressman John Lewis, a Democrat, lived every moment of his life doing for others. And, as […]
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(BPRW) Don’t Miss Out – Apply to the 35 Mules Innovation Hub
Andrene Robinson, Project Director Aneisha Graydon, 35 Mules Project Altrese Hawkins, Co-founder & of Origination at NextEra Energy Resources Manager at FPL Dir. of Business Development & Operations at Purivy Funding up to $100k for Startups to Lead the Charge with Global Energy Leader NextEra Energy’s Incubator (Black PR Wire) “With the growth of renewables, […]
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How access and mentorship can open doors in the Black community
Jonet Johnson visits Virginia Senator Yvonne Miller’s office as a student participating in the Project Discovery program. (Courtesy Photo) _________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Jonet Johnson I still remember standing at the bus stop at 5:15 a.m., waiting for the empty school bus to pull up in my neighborhood. My mother was always nearby, waiting […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks about his and wife’s Covid diagnosis
Rev. Jesse Jackson By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — While he and his wife remain hospitalized in a Chicago hospital after positive Covid-19 tests, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told the Black Press that he remains vigilant in fighting for freedom, justice, and equality. In an exclusive telephone conversation from […]
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HBCUs make upward mobility happen for Blacks
The nation’s oldest historically Black college, Cheyney University in Pennsylvania. (Courtesy Photo/Twitter) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO U.S. News and World Report cites the federal government’s Education Act of 1965 as defining HBCUs as “any historically Black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and […]
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, wife Jacqueline hospitalized for COVID
In this Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 file photo, Rev. Jesse Jackson receives the Pfizer’s BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from Dr. Kiran Chekka, Covid Administration Physician at the Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago. The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 according to a statement Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. […]
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HBCUs use millions in federal aid to pay off student balances
Wilberforce University, the first private HBCU, was among the first colleges to announce that they will pay off the debt of their 2020 and 2021 graduates. (Courtesy of Wilberforce University) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO So far, over 20 HBCUs have announced they will use the $5 billion debt relief fund to cancel […]
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Student loan debt breaks the backs of Black students
Student loan debt is a nationwide problem that is heavily affecting the Black community. (Courtesy Photo) By Meche Kondo Special to the AFRO In recent years, statistics prove that student loan debt in America is in the trillions, $1.7 trillion to be exact, a number that is inclusive of new pupils, recent graduates and former […]
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Homeschool on the rise among Black families during pandemic
Parents are deciding to homeschool their kids for a variety of reasons. There are concerns of their child contracting the coronavirus along with facing racism, bullying and failing grades. Though parenting in a pandemic was no easy task, a lot of parents were exposed to the benefits of homeschool. (Courtesy photos) By Marnita Coleman Special […]