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 […]
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Baltimore’s MLK Parade revived after initial cancellation
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO This would have been a third year without Baltimore’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which had been cancelled two years in a row because of COVID-19 by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA). Until a miracle occurred. A tax-exempt organization, BOPA gets funds from […]
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Historic Black churches receive $4M in preservation grants
By Aaron Morrison, AP National Writer Administrators of a trust fund established to preserve historic Black churches in the United States on Jan. 20 revealed a list of houses of worship receiving $4 million in financial grants. The list of 35 grantees includes 16th Street Baptist Church Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama, where crucial civil rights […]
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Violent protest in downtown Atlanta over killing of activist
By R.J. RICO ATLANTA (AP) — A protest turned violent in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night in the wake of the death of an environmental activist who was killed by authorities this week after officials said the 26-year-old shot a state trooper. Masked activists dressed in all black threw rocks and lit fireworks in front of a […]
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March for Life eyes Congress for post-Roe abortion limits
By Ashraf Khalil and Calvin Woodward, The Associated Press A half century after Roe v. Wade, March for Life supporters on Jan. 20 celebrated the Supreme Court’s dismantling of that constitutional right to abortion and heralded the political struggle set loose by the court’s decision. President Joe Biden pledged to do all in his limited […]