By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire, @StacyBrownMedia The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled a $2.2 billion relief initiative aimed at providing support to Black farmers and other individuals who have faced discrimination within federal government lending programs. The Inflation Reduction Act, part of Biden’s commitment to addressing historical injustices, includes a total of $5.3 billion dedicated […]
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Posted inNational News
Feds: Bank of America violated consumer protection rules by double charging customers
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire, @StacyBrownMedia Federal authorities announced on July 11, that Bank of America violated numerous consumer financial protection rules by double-charging customers, not distributing credit card rewards, and creating fraudulent accounts. As a result, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined Bank of America $90 million and compelled the institution to […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
DC United fires trainer for discriminatory gesture; 2 players placed on leave
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United fired head athletic trainer Reade Whitney the night of July 21 after the team said he made a discriminatory hand gesture in a photo that was posted on social media a day earlier. The team and Major League Soccer also said July 21 that two players, Taxi […]
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Illinois city begins paying reparations to Black residents
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire, @StacyBrownMedia Reparations have finally arrived for some Black Americans. The city of Evanston, Ill., began its historic reparations program by providing compensation to Black residents. Checks and vouchers in the amount of $25,000 have already been sent to eligible residents, a move that backs up the city’s 2019 promise […]
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VP Harris says Florida rules on Black history pushed by DeSantis are ‘propaganda’
By Chris Megerian and Brendan Farrington, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said extremists want to “replace history with lies” as she traveled to Florida on July 21 to assail Republican efforts to overhaul educational standards, plunging into a battle over schooling that has rippled through classrooms around the country. “They […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Hyundai and Kia face $200 million settlement for victims of viral vehicle theft challenge
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Kia and Hyundai drivers across the country are still reeling from the effects of a viral TikTok challenge, which provided a detailed demonstration on how to steal certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles without push button starts. The automobile manufacturers agreed to a $200 million settlement to resolve a […]
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Some critics see Trump’s behavior as un-Christian. His conservative Christian backers see a hero
By David Crary, AP National Writer For eight years, Donald Trump has managed to secure the support of many evangelical and conservative Christians despite behavior that often seemed at odds with teachings espoused by Christ in the Gospels. If some observers initially viewed this as an unsustainable alliance, it’s different now. Certain achievements during Trump’s […]
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PRESS ROOM: Celebrating excellence in gospel music: winners of the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards revealed, with the Pastor Mike, Jr. sweeping the ceremony with the eight trophies
(Black PR Wire) LAS VEGAS, NV – The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments […]
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A long and arduous road: America to celebrate 75 years of desegregated Armed Forces
Col. Edna W. Cummings (Ret.), Special to the AFRO Approximately one million African-American men and women served at home and abroad during World War II. Fighting segregation within the ranks and in society, the likes of Doris “Dorie” Miller, the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the Tuskegee Airmen, the Montford Point Marines, the 761st Tank Battalion, […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore squeegee worker on trial for murder acted in self-defense in motorist’s death, lawyer says
By LEA SKENE, Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore teenager acted in self-defense when he allegedly shot and killed a baseball bat-wielding driver who approached youths washing windshields at a busy downtown intersection last summer, attorneys for the teen argued as his murder trial got underway Tuesday. The high-profile tragedy reignited longstanding debate about Baltimore’s […]
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White House announces 2023 HBCU Scholars
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com The White House recently selected 102 students to join the ninth cohort of HBCU scholars, the largest cohort since its inception in 2014. Undergraduate, graduate and professional leaders were identified through the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity. “Our Eagles chosen to represent […]
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Ubiquitous Women’s Expo commences in D.C.
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com High achieving leaders and ambitious executives are set to cross paths at the ninth annual Ubiquitous Women’s Expo taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from July 21 to July 23. Their theme, “The Power of Us,” is dedicated to helping women reach the next level […]
