The Trump administration expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, accusing him of being anti-American and supporting Hamas, while also imposing sanctions on the country over its domestic and foreign policies. The move escalates tensions between the two nations, which were already strained under the Biden administration due to South Africa’s stance on Russia and its accusations against Israel at the UN’s top court.
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(BPRW) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation unveils new executive orders to inform and encourage civic engagement
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) proudly announces the launch of CBCF Executive Order Tracker: Understanding What’s at Stake for Black America. Developed by CBCF’s Center for Policy Analysis and Research, this essential tool equips Black communities, researchers, and stakeholders with real-time updates and comprehensive […]
Posted inPOLITICS
Kamala Harris ponders future runs for president and California governor
Former V.P. Kamala Harris is considering running for California governor in 2026 and president in 2028. As she weighs options, Black political science experts and professors weigh in on Harris, her connection with the Democratic Party and Black voters.
Posted inAfro Briefs
U.S. Army Women’s Foundation announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
By U.S. Army Women’s Foundation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Army Women’s Foundation will hold their annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on March 19, 2025, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. Six women Army veterans will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and two champions […]
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Opinion: Maryland Democratic Party’s cold war
Dayvon Love is director of public policy for the Baltimore-based think tank, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. This week he speaks on infighting within the Democratic Party.
Posted inMaryland News
Governor Wes Moore outlines vision for Maryland’s economic growth, federal worker support and FBI relocation
Maryland Governor Wes Moore hosted a highly anticipated telephone town hall with over 5,000 of the state’s constituents on March 18. The town hall meeting, which focused on key topics such as economic growth, support for federal workers, the relocation of the FBI headquarters and veteran benefits, served as an important opportunity for Moore to update Marylanders on his administration’s progress and future plans.
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Congressional Black Caucus outlines agenda, promotes nonviolent resistance to injurious White House policies
During a press conference at the Democratic Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia, the Congressional Black Caucus reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to championing the rights and well-being of Black Americans and other marginalized groups. Through addressing government funding, defending DEI initiatives, promoting economic empowerment, safeguarding voting rights, and pursuing criminal justice reform, the CBC continues to play a pivotal role in shaping policies that strive for a more just and equitable society.
Posted inNational News
How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections
By Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Christopher A. Cooper, Western Carolina University Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, on March 9, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Like several survivors of that violent day in 1965, when police […]
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Black homeownership faces persistent barriers despite hard-fought gains
By Stacy M. BrownBlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Sonia Reed believed she had achieved the American dream. In December 2024, the Black grandmother and former homeless individual became a homeowner in San Leandro, California. But her triumph quickly turned into a nightmare when neighbors began harassing her with racial slurs and vandalizing her property. “I worked […]
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Baltimore City Recreation and Parks announces Spring Break Camp offerings
By Special to the AFRO While schools are closed for spring break, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (Rec and Parks) will host Spring Break Camps for youth ages 5 to 17 from April 14 to 21 (excluding April 18). The camps will include a week of games, crafts, sports and outdoor adventures citywide. Registration is […]
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Baltimore Tuskegee Alumni Club honors scholarship recipients
By Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Tuskegee Alumni Club hosted its 40th Carver Washington Scholarship Brunch on Feb. 8 – its first in-person event since the Covid-19 pandemic. The event, held under the theme “The Future is Now: Navigating the New Normal,” was described by the crowd of alumni, students, parents, educators and community […]
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Morgan State University unveils new Henrietta Lacks statue for National Blacks in Wax Museum
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor Henrietta Lacks, the woman whose immortal cells have circled the globe, contributing to medical breakthroughs, research and vaccines, was honored at Morgan State University (MSU) with a wax figure on March 15. Lacks, born in August 1920, is the Black woman responsible for giving the world the first cells capable […]