Afro Charities hosted a mixer and networking session centered around their “Re-Reading the News” series, inspired by the AFRO Archives’ “Lonesome Hearts” column, where attendees exchanged letters and formed connections.
Category: NEWS
Posted inNational News
Black general fired for daring to fix military school’s racism
Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, the superintendent of Virginia Military Institute, has been dismissed by the VMI board after four years of pushing for culture change and increasing state funding, despite his accomplishments.
Posted inCivil Rights
‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future
The 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday was marked in Selma, Alabama, with calls to recommit to the fight for equality and a reminder of the importance of federal agencies in making America a democracy for all.
Posted inHealth
One case of measles confirmed in Maryland resident with recent international travel
A positive case of measles has been reported in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally, prompting health officials to identify people who may have been exposed and to monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days after the potential exposure.
Posted inDMV News
Earle-Sears has faced tough races before. Her campaign for Virginia governor is no different
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is running for governor in Virginia, despite her party’s takeover by President Trump and his “Make America Great Again” movement, and is facing competition from two other Republicans who are pledging to cut state government and support Trump.
Posted inHealth
Best ways to advocate for your heart health
Heart disease is a leading cause of death among Black Americans, but it can be prevented by taking charge of one’s health, interviewing doctors, building a support network, educating oneself, and knowing one’s numbers.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO Exclusive: Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and wife welcome baby girl, Camden Lee Scott
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and his wife, Hana Pugh Scott, have welcomed a daughter, Camden Lee Scott, who was born on March 8.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser agrees to remove Black Lives Matter mural in nation’s capital
Washington, D.C. leaders will remove the “Black Lives Matter” mural near the White House to avoid funding cuts threatened by White House leadership, after Mayor Muriel Bowser struggled to fend off threats of encroachment from both President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress.
Posted inNational News
1 arrested, more suspects sought after Southern University fraternity hazing death
One arrest has been made in connection with the death of 20-year-old Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died as a direct result of a fraternity hazing ritual, and the fraternity’s campus chapter has been ordered to cease all activities.
Posted inHealth, Health, NEWS
How getting ill in Mexico saved my life
Blood clots can form deep within the veins of the legs and travel through the body, potentially causing serious maladies such as stroke and death, so it is important to pay attention to symptoms and seek medical treatment if suspected.
Posted inEditorial
The Black women who built the AFRO: A legacy of truth and trailblazing journalism
The AFRO-American Newspapers has a rich history of journalistic excellence, thanks to the contributions of many Black women, including Frances L. Murphy II, Elizabeth “Bettye” Murphy Moss, Ida Murphy Peters, Vashti Murphy Matthews, Carlita Murphy Jones, Elizabeth Murphy Oliver, and many others.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Meet Ebony McMorris, the White House correspondent not afraid to tell the truth
Ebony McMorris, a White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Network, emphasizes the importance of the Black Press in reporting the truth and holding those in power accountable, especially in times of oppression and fear.