By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor Family, friends and fans of slain rapper Kirsnick Khari Ball, better known by his stage moniker “Takeoff,” finally received answers today. Police arrested and charged Patrick Xavier Clark with murder on Dec. 1 for the shooting that claimed Takeoff’s life in the early morning hours of Nov. 1. According […]
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Justice for Shanquella Robinson
by ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member / Amsterdam News Staff The murky circumstances surrounding the death of 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson, a Black woman from North Carolina who died on a trip to Mexico with her six “friends” back in October, has not only spurred an international investigation but a fierce debate in […]
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Pooled: A Gospel Musical Drama premieres at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO This holiday season, “Pooled: A Gospel Musical Drama” comes to the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. The play is brought to audiences by playwright Moses T. Alexander and Li V Mahob Productions. Pooled follows Delsin Jacobs’ arrival to the Pool of Bethesda and his single-minded determination to […]
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Coppin State University Launches Brand Campaign
By Coppin State University Release BALTIMORE – Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in strengthening its brand and reputation as a leader in urban higher education. The In campaign, funded by resources received through the HBCU settlement fund, and created in collaboration with The SAX Agency, will be interwoven throughout academics, student […]
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First Black woman appointed to Michigan’s top court
By Joey Cappelletti and Ed White, The Associated Press Kyra Harris Bolden will become the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Nov. 22, choosing a young lawyer who lost a close election just two weeks ago. Bolden will take the seat of Justice Bridget McCormack, who announced […]
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Jeffries takes Dem leadership
by ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member / Amsterdam News Staff House Democratic Caucus Chair and Brooklyn U.S. Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries is the next Dem leader after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped down two weeks ago. He’s the first Black person to hold the position in history. Pelosi, 82, was already […]
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Commanders attempt Sean Taylor ‘statue,’ fans sound off about ‘disrespectful’ memorial
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO On the 15th anniversary of the tragic death of Sean Taylor the Commanders attempted to honor their twice-named Pro Bowl free safety with the unveiling of what they called a “statue.” Fans and Taylor supporters nationwide were immediately dismayed by Taylor’s rendering in the lobby of FedEx Field. […]
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The kids are not alright: addressing student trauma
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black There’s a new incident every day. Most recently, it was three Black football players being shot to death following a school field trip. Right before that, there was the video of a White teacher telling Black students that his race is “the superior one.” Earlier this year, a different […]
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Education was on the ballot; Here’s how key issues played out
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black A week after the midterm elections, not all of the races have been called, but we’re starting to see how key issues in the K-12 space will play out amidst new leadership and policies. With at least seven state superintendent seats and 51 state boards of election seats up for […]
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Why do holidays take a toll on teen mental health?
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black It’s the happiest time of the year — right? Not for everyone. Actually, 3 in 5 Americans — more than half — report that the holiday season negatively impacts their mental health, according to a 2021 Sesame report. Though a break from school is supposed to be celebrated by […]
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Johns Hopkins’ Baltimore Scholars Program renamed to honor Elijah Cummings
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO A financial aid program offering scholarships to high-achieving Baltimore City and D.C. public school graduates accepted into Johns Hopkins University (JHU) will be renamed to honor the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings. The Baltimore Scholars program, established in 2005, and its recently created D.C. counterpart will become […]
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Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming
HBCU Go Road to Homecoming, the new production sponsored by Ford, follows a group of HBCU students and alumni as they prepare for the return of Homecoming Season. The Road to Homecoming series will showcase the authentic spirit and excitement of HBCU Homecoming Season. Hosted by DJ Envy, the custom series will visit two HBCU campuses […]