By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When the COVID-19 pandemic inundated the world with uncertainty, Newark, N.J. native Marcellis Counts became a beekeeper. A recent graduate of Seton Hall University, Counts wanted to create an enterprise that would not only support him but the community. He subsequently created Apiary in the Sky, a beekeeping […]
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Macy’s to hold month-long donation campaign to benefit United Negro College Fund
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com To celebrate Black History Month, Macy’s on Feb. 1 will launch Black History. Black Brilliance., a month-long donation campaign in stores and online to support the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), which provides scholarships to African-American students and funding to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The retail […]
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Schools face pressure to take harder line on discipline
By Annie Ma and Ben Finley, The Associated Press As kids’ behavior reaches crisis points after the stress and isolation of pandemic shutdowns, many schools are facing pressure from critics to rethink their approaches to discipline — including policies intended to reduce suspensions and expulsions. Approaches such as “restorative justice” were adopted widely in recent […]
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Ed Reed ‘gone’ from Bethune-Cookman head coaching job
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO “Bethune Cookman University has announced that Ed Reed has withdrawn his name from consideration to become the next head football coach at the university,” read the email submitted to Reed on the morning of Jan. 21. Responding before a room filled with parents, players and volunteers, an emotional […]
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Best of Wes
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The inauguration of Maryland’s first African American governor was nothing short of spectacular. From the promenade of the state’s first family – Gov. Wes Moore, first lady Dawn Chante’ Flythe Moore, and children Mia and James Moore – from the pre-inauguration event to the podium, to his introduction […]
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Baltimoreans rise to the challenge, put on powerful display of unity with MLK Day Parade
By AFRO Staff Baltimoreans came out to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16 in Baltimore. After much controversy, and only a week to prepare, the parade turned out to be a major success. Bands, Black Greek Letter Organizations, city agencies, elected officials and non-profit groups all took part in the […]
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D.C. celebrates life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By AFRO Staff The District of Columbia honored the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16 with a Peace Walk and an array of events throughout the city. Our civic leaders, ambassadors, dignitaries, dancers, singers, musicians and children from various schools showed up to participate. Photos by Patricia McDougall Help us Continue to tell […]
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Women’s marches draw thousands on 50th anniversary of Roe
By Claire Rush and Harm Venhuizen, Associated Press/Report for America Women’s marches demanding abortion rights drew thousands of people across the country on Jan. 22, the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established federal protections for the procedure. “As we mark the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we […]
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She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder
By Sara Burnett, The Associated Press Lori Lightfoot made history as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve as Chicago mayor, sailing to victory four years ago as an outsider who vowed to rid City Hall of corruption and deliver a safer, more equitable city. But her bid for a second […]
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Extremists storm government office in Somalia’s capital; 5 dead
By Omar Faruk, The Associated Press Somalia’s government says five civilians were killed when al-Qaida-linked extremists stormed a regional government office in the capital on Jan. 22. The founder of the Aamin ambulance service, Abdulkadir Adan, told The Associated Press his team collected 16 wounded people from the scene. The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility […]
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Fidelity pledges $250 million to support minority students
By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer Fidelity Investments will commit $250 million to a new education initiative to support up to 50,000 underserved minority students with scholarships and mentorship programs in the next five years. The Invest in My Education program, announced recently, plans to increase graduation rates and students’ ability to complete their education […]
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10 herbal teas to help you become a new you in the new year
By ArtfulTea.com It’s a new year and a lot of people are trying out new things. Many people are attempting to embody the phrase ‘new year, new me’ by focusing on their health and wellness. In addition to being a time for new beginnings, January is also National Hot Tea month. There are lots of […]