The Howard University Esports Association participated in the NBA 2K’s Nothing But Internet esports tournament, representing Wizards District Gaming, and had the opportunity to showcase their skills and represent their school in a unique and innovative way.
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Posted inBUSINESS
Maryland’s Small Business Reserve Program expands opportunities in state procurement
The Maryland Small Business Reserve Program, established in 2004, allows small businesses to compete as prime contractors in state procurement and provides financial control and security.
Posted inSports
AFRO Flipbook: A look at Baltimore’s 2025 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament
The 2025 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament took place in Baltimore at the CFG Bank Arena from February 25 to March 1, featuring athletes from 12 historically Black colleges and universities.
Posted inNational News
Black America braces for impact as 47th president’s tariffs land
Tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China are expected to go into effect on March 4, leading to a rise in prices on everyday essentials, such as food and gas, which will disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Target takes a hit: $12.4 billion wiped out
Target Corporation’s stock has plummeted due to backlash over its decision to abandon its DEI commitments, leading to legal battles from shareholders and conservative groups, as well as a 40-day Target Fast led by Reverend Jamal Bryant.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
U.S. president says federal government should ‘take over’ D.C., backing Congressional GOP push
President Trump has expressed support for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. to address the city’s crime and homelessness issues.
Posted inNational News
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
Prigg v. Pennsylvania, a 1842 Supreme Court ruling, continues to be cited in 274 other cases, showing the lasting impact of legal principles related to the ownership of other humans, despite the abolition of slavery in 1865.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Legally Written: Justice takes time: How Metropolitan AME used the courts to defeat the Proud Boys
The Proud Boys have been ordered to pay Metropolitan AME Church $2.8 million in damages for their trespassing and vandalism, with the judge seizing the Proud Boys’ name and trademark as restitution.
Posted inBooks
Five books to read this year on the remarkable Dr. Vivien Thomas
Dr. Vivien Thomas, a pioneering figure in medical history, developed groundbreaking techniques in heart surgery without formal medical training and worked alongside Dr. Alfred Blalock at Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation unveils pre-election survey
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has released a report that highlights the key concerns of African-American voters leading up to the 2024 election, including education, criminal justice, and the presidential bid of Kamala Harris.
Posted inNational News
Lifelong New York civil rights advocate and NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92
Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and a lifelong civil rights advocate, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that has touched every aspect of the movement.
Posted inHealth
10 benefits of a plant-based diet
A plant-based diet has numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, carbon footprint, risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and improving gut health, athletic performance, and arthritis pain.