By Michael Marot AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard had one goal before taking the court June 11. She wants the WNBA to take additional steps to keep her team’s traveling parties safe and secure. One day after Mercury center Brittney Griner was confronted by a “provocateur” at Dallas-Fort Worth […]
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Elevated section of heavily traveled I-95 collapses in Philadelphia
By Ron Todt PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early Sunday in Philadelphia after a vehicle caught fire, closing the main north-south highway on the East Coast and threatening to upend travel in parts of the densely populated Northeast, authorities said. Transportation officials warned of extensive delays and street closures and […]
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A night of inspiration: Stacey Abrams captivates sold-out crowd at Brown Lecture Series
By Reuben Greene With “Rogue Justice,” Stacey Abrams continues to push boundaries and inspire readers to confront the injustices within our society, making her an author worth watching as she makes her mark on both the literary and political realms. On a balmy May 24th, the Enoch Pratt Library’s Brown Lecture Series experienced a remarkable […]
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No matter the ruling, student loan repayment is coming
By Bria Overs, Word in Black Student loan borrowers have some clarity on the future of their debts. But it doesn’t look good for those hoping to receive relief. Black college grads find themselves bearing the heaviest weight of student loan debt, and they’re more likely to default on their loans. In 2019, the Institute […]
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Millions of Black Americans live in cardiology deserts
By Anissa Durham, Word in Black You have probably heard of food deserts. But have you heard of a cardiology desert? Both mean a lack of access to something. Cardiology deserts are counties with no cardiologist available. A recent report by GoodRx Health found that two million Black Americans live in a cardiology desert. And […]
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press The Supreme Court on June 8 issued a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case from Alabama, with two conservative justices joining liberals in rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh […]
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Reparations campaigns get boost from new philanthropic funding
By Thalia Beaty, The Associated Press The campaign to win reparations for Black Americans plans to bring broader support for smaller nonprofits advancing the cause, with a new philanthropic funding initiative announced June 9 at the “Alight Align Arise” national conference in Atlanta. The Decolonizing Wealth Project, an organization dedicated to creating racial equity through […]
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Words like ‘diversity,’ ‘inclusion’ to be removed from Georgia teaching program standards
By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — New rules for Georgia’s public school teachers would remove the words “diversity,” “equity,” and “inclusion” from education program standards. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission voted without discussion June 8 to delete those words and references to so-called “ambiguous terms” from rules that guide colleges and programs that train […]
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The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
By The Associated Press Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or cookouts. […]
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Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says
By Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Alanna Durkin Richer and Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map, […]
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Governor Moore pledges $15 million to Lendistry to provide loans to socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore recently committed $15 million to Lendistry, a minority-led community development financial institution (CDFI). The company aims to provide capital to the small businesses of Maryland. With the funds, Lendistry will be able to deploy loans of up to $350,000 to small business owners who are […]
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Baltimore Center Stage celebrates 60th anniversary with annual gala
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Baltimore Center Stage (BCS) celebrates 60 years in operation this year. On June 3, elected officials, community members and Charm City creatives came out to party in true thespian style at the theater house, located in the 700 block of Calvert street. The anniversary celebration went above and beyond, […]
