Walter Massey (Courtesy Photo) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Sept. 12-14, 2008, was once described as “the weekend from hell” by a man born years earlier in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi of 1938. Walter Massey grew up to be a “go to man for all reasons.” After completing his study of theoretical […]
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The transatlantic slave trade: A day of remembrance
“In my mind, there is no way to understand the development of the world’s economic and political system post-1800 C.E. without a solid and sophisticated understanding of the transatlantic slave trade,” stated John Rosinbum, a Texas-based high school teacher. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is important to recognize the International Decade for […]
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#WordinBlack: Coronavirus puts standardized assessments to the test
School districts looking to receive federal funding must administer standardized tests this year. The Biden administration has announced that officials can give shorter versions of statewide assessments, extend testing windows to accommodate social distancing and hybrid learning, or test students remotely. (Courtesy Photo) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO The Biden Administration is not […]
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Congress members urge vaccination during Black Press Week
Evans said the Biden-Harris administration, which is touring the country to discuss the American Rescue Plan’s importance, believes the Black Press is essential in getting the word out. NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Protect your children and your grandchildren, protect those who you come in contact with,” Congressman Clyburn stated during the annual National Newspaper Publishers Association […]
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Hopkins forum highlights vaccination and mental health
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Johns Hopkins University put COVID-19 vaccinations and mental health under the microscope this week during the youth forum, Disruptivate: COVID-19, hosted in conjunction with Usher’s New Look, Hip Hop Public Health, and Dew More Baltimore. More than 120 students from around the country gathered virtually to talk about […]
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HBCU students unite to combat ‘period poverty’ on campus
In Our Own Voice Fellows Amber Wynne and Kalaya Sibley spoke to D.C. Editor Micha Green about period poverty and the work they’re doing to combat it on AFRO Live. (Screenshot) By Savanna Samuels Special to the AFRO In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda (NBWRJA) fellows discussed “period poverty” and the […]
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Our Path Forward to advance racial equity
With expansions to the JPMorgan Chase Our Path Forward Homebuyer Grant, there will be more funds available to help buyers in minority communities and advance racial equity. (Courtesy Photo) By Brian Lamb Special to the AFRO Brian Lamb is Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase & Co. The past year has been […]
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Violence against Asian Americans must not stand
After dropping off flowers Jesus Estrella, left, and Shelby S., right, stand in support of the Asian and Hispanic community outside Youngs Asian Massage parlor where four people were killed, March 17, in Acworth, Ga. A white gunman was charged with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors in an attack that sent terror […]
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White headmaster made Black son kneel during apology
(By Ellegant_Shutterstock) By The Associated Press UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The white headmaster of a New York Catholic school forced an 11-year-old Black student to kneel while apologizing to a teacher and later explained that the punishment was an “African way,” the boy’s mother said. Headmaster John Holian of St. Martin de Porres Marianist school […]
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COMCAST RISE
At The AFRO, we’ve always used our platform to celebrate, invest in and highlight Black businesses and brands. We uplift and elevate each other so that we can rise together. Which is why last year was particularly hard: hard hearing the reports from our fellow Black entrepreneurs about being left out of the Paycheck Protection […]
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Donations pour in for families of Atlanta shooting victims
U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speak during a “stop Asian hate” rally outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben Gray) By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press Shortly after his mother was killed in the Atlanta-area shootings, Randy Park launched a GoFundMe page asking for […]
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In Kabul, Pentagon chief speaks of ‘responsible end’ to war
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, center, walks on the red carpet with Acting Afghan Minister of Defense Yasin Zia as they review an honor guard at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Austin arrived in Kabul on his first trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, amid swirling questions about how long […]
