(Photo courtesy of Sigmund on Unsplash.) By Maya Pottiger and Word In Black Being out of physical classrooms and in virtual meeting rooms has taken a toll on everyone, but especially students in K-12 education. It’s been harder for students and teachers to connect in natural ways, so the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Gradient Learning teamed up to launch a new, […]
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Congresswoman Adams delivers floor speech on HBCU infrastructure
Congresswoman Adams extols the virtues of the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a floor speech about the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act during the Congressional Black Caucus special order hour on infrastructure. As of press time, the bipartisan legislation has over 70 cosponsors in the 117th Congress. A video of Rep. Adams’ […]
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Is your nest egg endangered by medical costs?
Retirees have a 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years and medical and health care expenses tend to pile up quickly for the 65-and-over population. (Courtesy of unsplash) In fact, they have a 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years. Other medical and health care expenses also often pile […]
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Seniors can protect health, finances during pandemic
Since the pandemic began, there have been numerous resources available to help seniors stay safe and healthy. (Courtesy photo) By Ronnie Blair From the AFRO archives Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have been clear and consistent in their message to seniors: while anyone can fall victim to COVID-19, those who are 65 and older […]
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New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks becomes mental health ambassador
New Orleans based rapper Alfred Banks is getting recognition from more than just his skills on the mic. He’s also uses his voice to bring awareness around issues of Mental Health. NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY – Those songs made up ‘The Beautiful’ Album, a work that’s been embraced by organizations like the National Alliance […]
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SCLC joins lawsuit against State of Georgia for voting restrictions
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Is Joining A Lawsuit Against the State of Georgia For Passing A Bill to Restrict Voting. ATLANTA TRIBUNE – With the lawsuit, the SCLC, co-founded and first led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., joins the litigation filed by The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union, The […]
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Chicago Cubs hire its first African American PA announcer.
Jeremiah Paprocki, a senior at the University of Illinois- Chicago, is the new voice at Wrigley Field. (Photo Credit: Twitter @Jtheannouncer) CHICAGO DEFENDER – While attending high school at the Chicago International Charter School-Northtown Academy, Jeremiah Paprocki started reading announcements that led to working his way up to PA duties for various high school games […]
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Black Oklahoma mother named Mom of the Year
Mautra Staley Jones has been named 2021 National Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. (Courtesy Photo) By AFRO Staff HBCU vice president and mother of three Mautra Staley Jones has been named the 2021 National Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. during their 86th National Convention held virtually this year. Jones […]
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Justice Department suing Georgia over state’s new voting law
Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference on voting rights at the Department of Justice in Washington, Friday, June 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) By Michael Balsamo and Christina Cassidy The Associated Press The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state’s new election law, alleging Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping […]
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6 months after Georgia Senate races, hopes dashed for quick change in Congress
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) speaks in front of the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., on June 19. (Photo by Hamil Harris) By Hamil Harris Zenger News (ZengerNews.com) – When Georgia surprised many by choosing both Democratic Party candidates in the dual run-off elections for its two Senate seats on Jan. 5, many of […]
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MSR exclusive: an interview with Jerry Blackwell
Jerry Blackwell (Photo by Ben Garvin) By Nikki Love, MN Spokesman-Recorder Answering the call of justice Who is Jerry Blackwell? That question was on the minds of many viewers while watching the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd. Blackwell, a corporate defense attorney, served as a key […]
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TBE#25 – The Goals Of Our Civil Rights Movement Will Not Be Realized Until D.C. Statehood Is Achieved
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) To Be Equal #25 June 25, 2021 The Goals Of Our Civil Rights Movement Will Not Be Realized Until D.C. Statehood Is Achieved By Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “Congress has both the moral obligation and the constitutional authority to […]
