By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League “Saving American democracy for the long run requires a clear condemnation of the Trump presidency. That means making clear that no one is above the law … Presidents also need a clear message, one that will echo through history, that breaking the law in the […]
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South Carolina US House district ruled racial gerrymander
By James Pollard and Jeffrey Collins, The Associated Press/Report for America Federal judges ordered South Carolina lawmakers to draw new congressional maps, ruling Jan. 6 that the U.S. House district lines of a seat flipped by Democrats four years ago were intentionally redrawn to split Black neighborhoods to dilute their voting power. The state used […]
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NCNW Voted Dr. A. Lois Keith as the New Chair of the Board Directors
By The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) Washington, DC – The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is excited to announce that prolific educator, community organizer, and civil rights advocate Dr. A. Lois Keith will serve as the NCNW’s new Chair of the Board, steering the organization’s vision into 2023 and beyond. […]
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Faithful mourn Benedict XVI at funeral presided over by Pope
By Nicole Winfield, Giada Zampano and Frances D’Emilio, The Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI at a rare requiem Mass Jan. 5 for a dead pope presided over by a living one, ending an unprecedented decade for the Catholic Church that […]
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Baltimore author chronicles daughter’s triumph over sickle cell
By Sean Yoes, Special to the AFRO It is believed that a mother’s love is the salve that can heal all wounds. But, even a mother’s love is put to the test when it comes to grappling with a deadly disease imperiling her child. That is the focus of the deeply personal, heart-wrenching and ultimately […]
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St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church to celebrate 50th anniversary in 2023
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church, located in the West Arlington neighborhood of Baltimore, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023. The church was founded by the highly esteemed, Rev. Carl Washington Sr., who served as pastor for 47 years until his death in 2020. Following his steps, Rev. […]
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AFRO Person of the Year Westley Moore discusses 100-day plan ahead of January inauguration as Maryland’s first Black governor
By Alexis Taylor, Managing Editor Maryland has produced more than a few legendary leaders. From internationally known abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, to the first Black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, the late Congressman Elijah W. Cummings and more– the state has long been the birthplace of greatness. Now, the name Westley Watende Omari […]
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Ivan Bates officially sworn in as State’s Attorney of Baltimore City
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Prominent leader and Army veteran Ivan Bates is officially the Baltimore City State’s Attorney. On Jan. 3, Bates took the oath of office at the War Memorial Building in downtown Baltimore. “I am humbled and honored that you, the people of Baltimore, have […]
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#FaithWorks: How faith-based intervention is affecting recidivism rates one soul at a time
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Author of “Eternal Justice: How God Intervenes for the Least of Us,” Philip Remington Dunn, has a passion for telling the stories of those he has crossed paths with as a criminal defense attorney and a man of faith. Dunn believes that those tangled up in the justice […]
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Partnerships that Help our Communities
In public health, we often state that your ZIP code is a greater predictor of health than your genetic code, meaning geography matters to an individual’s health and wellness as much as regular checkups and medical care. The roots of good health are planted in our homes, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities. To eliminate barriers […]
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There once were three Black popes– will there be more?
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. With the recent death of retired Pope Benedict XVI, some little-known history of Black occupants of the papacy comes to mind. That history tells us there were three Black popes in Catholic Church history: Pope Victor I who headed the church from 189 A.D. to 199 A.D., Pope Miltiades (311 […]
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Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet named CEO of the National Association of Social Workers
By AFRO Staff Morgan State University (MSU) professor Anthony Estreet, Ph.D, has been selected to step into the role of chief executive officer for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Estreet, who previously served as chair of the Master of Social Work Program at MSU, will step into the role on Feb. 6. He […]