By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It’s hard for Jamari Shaw, 16, to have fun at the park with his younger brothers in their East Buffalo neighborhood. He’s too busy scanning for danger, an aftereffect of a gunman’s attack that killed 10 Black people at a local grocery store. Sometimes, 17-year-old Alanna Littleton stays in […]
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Victims of racist Buffalo supermarket mass shooting remembered on anniversary
By Carolyn Thompson, The Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Standing in the same parking lot where he was shot in the neck a year ago in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket, Zaire Goodman said he was grateful to see the community come together in remembrance May 14. His family and others affected […]
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Howard University holds it 155th Commencement Convocation
By Patricia McDougall On May 13, 2023 Howard University held their 155th Commencement Convocation at the Capitol Arena in Washington, D.C. President Joseph Biden delivered remarks to the 2023 Howard University students, faculty, staff, family, guest, alumni, dignitaries and more who filled the arena to witness the memorable occasion. Honorary doctorate degrees were given […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girl
By The Associated Press McDonald’s and a franchise holder are at fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl’s leg and caused second-degree burns, a jury in South Florida found in a case reminiscent of the famous hot coffee lawsuit of the 1990s. A second jury will determine […]
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Biden tells graduates of Howard University: US history hasn’t been a ‘fairy tale’
By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on May 13 told graduates of a leading historically Black university that American history “has not always been a fairy tale” and that “racism has long torn us apart.” But on the nation’s best days, he said “enough of us have the guts […]
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Valerie Sheares Ashby, named first female African-American president of UMBC
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents has named Valerie Sheares Ashby, as the next president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She is the first woman and woman of color to hold this position. “Dr. Ashby is clearly the impressive scholar and […]
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Mayor Scott removes owner-occupied homes from the City tax sale list
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On May 10 Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby, City Comptroller Bill Henry and Councilwoman Odette Ramos (D-14) announced that owner-occupied homes on the City’s tax sale list had been removed. According to Ramos, the news followed a May 10 Board of Estimates meeting […]
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Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates 50th anniversary of hip-hop music
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and celebrations have been happening all across the nation. Whether it be live performances, exhibits or parties, hip-hop is getting its rightful due in 2023. More than just a genre of music, hip hop has thoroughly blended into the daily happenings […]
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Black yogis discuss physical and mental health benefits of engaging in ancient practice
By Jared D. Childress, Sacramento Observer First impressions are everything. At first, Kirsten Johnson didn’t like yoga. A doctor said it would help mitigate her arthritis and spinal issues, so she dropped into a class at a big box gym in the Rosemont are of Sacramento, Calif. – but it wasn’t what she’d hoped. Instead […]
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Local faith leaders and residents join together for National Day of Prayer
By AFRO Staff Prayer warriors across the country came together for the National Day of Prayer, which took place on May 4. The event encouraged people to worship with friends and strangers alike in churches, synagogues and public spaces. In Baltimore, rabbis, pastors and members of the faith community enjoyed live music, prayer and performances […]
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Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press To train more Black doctors, the federal government needs to bolster funding and make more training slots available for historically Black medical schools, leaders of those universities told U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on May 12. “Our HBCU medical schools are the backbone of training Black doctors in this country.” […]
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Baltimore City Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosts Annual Victory Celebration and Fundraiser
By AFRO Staff The Baltimore City Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Baltimore City FCA) recently hosted the Annual Victory Celebration and Fundraiser in partnership with the Park Heights Saints Football club at Martin’s West. Attendees included Dena Freeman-Patton, athletic director for Morgan State University and Ozzie Newsome, general manager of Baltimore Ravens. NFL Hall of Famer […]
