The McGuire Group is hosting a vete ran and civilian career fair on Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Comfort Inn Hotel & Conference Center on 4500 Crain Hwy in Bowie, Md. This event is free and attendees can register at www.mcguireglobalrecruitment.com. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Tuesday, October 4.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. It’s about 90 days before the start of the 2017 legislative session in Annapolis, and this week the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is sponsoring a public hearing on some the most important issues from their perspective including, the HBCU lawsuit, public safety and criminal justice. […]
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Revenge Against Nigeria’s Military Leads Some to Boko Haram
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The desire for revenge against Nigeria’s heavy-handed military is a leading reason that people join the Boko Haram Islamic extremist group, according to a new study published Monday. Nearly 60 percent of 119 former Boko Haram fighters interviewed in rehabilitation camps in the country’s northeast cited revenge against the military as […]
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UN Report: U.S. Owes African-Americans Reparations for Slavery
The United States owes Black Americans reparations for slavery, according to a recent United Nations report. The Sept. 26 report, entitled “Report of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent on its mission to the United States of America,” stated that the United States has yet to pay its dues for the […]
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White House Honors Women of Color as Champions of Change
The White House recently recognized ten individuals from across the country as White House “Champions of Change,” for their development of extracurricular enrichment, afterschool, and summer programs specifically designed to positively impact the lives of marginalized girls of color. Shari Benites, Annie Delgado, Cynthia Frisina, Lynn Gilkey, Bridgette King, Sharon Lin, Clemmie C. Perry, Maya […]
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First Lady to Chat Via Skype with Girls Around the Globe
NEW YORK (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama will mark International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11 by Skyping with girls around the world about education challenges in their lives. First lady Michelle Obama speaks at LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, as she campaigns for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/Mel […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Monday, October 3.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. National politics with political strategist Catalina Byrd and commentator Sean Breeze. We’ll focus on the burgeoning police brutality protests, started by San Francisco 49’er quarterback Colin Kapernick. We’ll speak to Aaron Maybin, the former NFL player turned activist. Plus, we’ll have a preview of Tuesday night’s […]
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Baltimore Police Officers Charged in Gray Death Honored at Conservative D.C. Gala
All three of the White Baltimore police officers who were charged but not convicted in the death of Freddie Gray were recently honored at a conservative gala in Washington, D.C. (Left to Right) Lt. Brian Rice and Officers Garrett Miller and Edward Nero were hailed as heroes at the Media Research Center’s annual black tie […]
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PLUM Initiative Targeting Help to Small Businesses in Baltimore
A new federal program hopes to give a boost to small businesses in Baltimore and Los Angeles. Maria Contreras-Sweet, SBA Administrator, discusses helping underserved communities. (Courtesy photo) The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Milken Institute recently announced the Partnership for Lending in Underserved Markets, or PLUM. The plan, which was announced Sept. 27 at […]
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Baltimore Jazz Fest to Take Listeners from the 1920’s to Now
Jazz has a special place in the heart of Baltimore, and the music’s moving improvisation, soulful singers, and skilled musicians will captive the city this weekend, at the Baltimore Jazz Fest. Featuring a line-up of talented jazz musicians, the family-friendly event will take place Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Druid Hill Park. […]
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Meet Robert Smith: Next to Oprah, Second Largest Donor to the African American Museum
The second-largest donor to the recently-opened National Museum of African American History and Culture is an investor who has recently stepped up his commitment to African-American causes. Robert F. Smith is the chairman and chief executive of Vista Equity Partners. (Courtesy Photo/robertfsmith.org) Robert F. Smith is the chairman and chief executive of Vista Equity Partners, […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Friday, September 30
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. A review of some of the news stories of the week directly from the pages of the AFRO, with managing editor Kamau High. Plus, The Mod Squad, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of The Real News Network report on politics and law enforcement, including thoughts on […]