Boycott leader doubts leadership change will address DEI concerns By Anne D’InnocenzioAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target named an insider as its next chief executive officer Aug. 20, a decision that comes as the discount retailer tries to reverse a persistent sales malaise and to revive its reputation as the place to go […]
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ASALH leads resistance to attacks on Smithsonian and U.S. history
ASALH is standing in opposition to the President’s directive to review archival materials and remove any exhibit or artifact that does not align with his definition of American exceptionalism, and is calling for daily acts of resistance to preserve and protect Black history.
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Defending the African American Museum of History and Culture is defending America’s truth
By Dr. Frances Murphy DraperAFRO Publisher and CEO America cannot afford to whitewash its past. Yet that is exactly what is at stake in the current review of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. To question whether slavery and racism belong in the story of this nation is not only dangerous—it is […]
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CDC shooting tied to anti-vaccine beliefs leaves officer dead, sparks outrage over rhetoric
A gunman who blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him suicidal opened fire outside CDC headquarters in Atlanta on Aug. 8, killing DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose and striking multiple buildings. Identified as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, the shooter was stopped from entering the CDC before attacking a nearby pharmacy, prompting renewed debate over anti-vaccine rhetoric, political hostility toward federal workers, and CDC security.
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Georgia officer David Rose killed in shooting at CDC campus in Atlanta
DeKalb County police officer David Rose, 33, was killed in the line of duty after confronting a gunman who fired more than 500 rounds near the CDC campus in Atlanta. The gunman had previously expressed anger over the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Where are the Epstein files? Democrats press for answers as the current administration stonewalls
Democratic lawmakers are intensifying calls for the 47th president’s administration to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, accusing officials of stonewalling the public. The president, meanwhile, has turned on supporters within his own base who echo those demands, calling them “weaklings” who’ve “bought into this bulls—.”
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Supporters rally as Ben Jealous challenges ouster from Sierra Club’s top post
The Sierra Club fired Executive Director Ben Jealous on Aug. 11, citing conduct issues, but Jealous and supporters argue he was brought in to fix a major deficit and strengthen the organization. Civil rights leaders and former board members are calling for mediation, with some raising concerns about racial bias in his removal.
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Black history museum leaders embrace innovation to safeguard historical narratives
By Andrea Stevens AFRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com As political debates rage and historical narratives face increasing scrutiny, leaders at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia say this is a pivotal moment for institutions dedicated to African- American heritage. Shakia Gullette Warren, the museum’s executive director and newly appointed vice chair of the […]
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Tuskegee University mourns sudden death of student-athlete
Tuskegee University is grieving the death of junior mechanical engineering student and Golden Tiger baseball player Macahri Washington-Parker, remembered by peers and faculty as a dedicated leader and mentor. His passing, amid broader concerns about suicide among Black youth, has prompted an outpouring of support from the campus community and his family, who celebrate his lasting impact on those he touched.
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Justice Department probes NY Attorney General Letitia James after successful judgments against 47th president
The Justice Department under President Trump has launched multiple investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James, including civil rights and mortgage fraud probes, after she won a $454 million judgment against him and pursued lawsuits against the NRA. James calls the actions politically motivated retaliation, while Trump accuses her of bias and “lawfare.”
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Enduring legacy: Black funeral homes reflect on a century of service and resilience
Black-owned funeral homes like Bynes-Royall in Georgia and McGuire Funeral Service in D.C. have served Black communities for over a century, offering stability during major historical events like the Great Depression and the Civil Rights Movement. Leaders from both institutions shared their legacy of service and offered advice for today’s Black entrepreneurs navigating a changing economic landscape.
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Local officials respond to 47th president’s federal takeover of D.C. police department
The 47th president has declared a national crime emergency in Washington, D.C., placing the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) under federal control amid concerns over rising violent crime. However, local leaders, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, argue that crime is actually declining and criticize the move as an unprecedented overreach of federal authority.
