By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), known across the nation as “The Divine Nine,” are joining forces and ramping up the fight to protect Black women’s lives. The Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO) recently announced the “Tell Somebody” public service campaign, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of the Supreme Court’s […]
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Women Elevating Women conference provides support to women looking to successfully grow and scale businesses
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The multi-cultural, multi-ethnic Women Elevating Women (WEW) conference, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, returned to D.C. this past weekend to bring women business owners and executives together to discuss and share strategies for success and economic empowerment. Launched in 2018, the conference cultivates a […]
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Howard University College of Medicine appoints first Black woman as dean
By Misha Cornelius, Howard University Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the appointment of Andrea A. Hayes Dixon, M.D., FACS, FAAP as the Howard University College of Medicine dean. With the appointment, effective Oct. 3, Hayes Dixon became the first Black woman to serve as dean of The Howard University College […]
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Court approval of early counting of mail-in ballots expected to accelerate 2022 election certification
By Emmett Gartner, Capital News Service The Montgomery County Circuit Court decided to approve the Maryland State Board of Elections’ emergency petition to allow the early processing and counting of mail-in ballots. With the court’s approval, local boards of election can now begin canvassing and counting votes on Oct. 1. Votes will not be reported, […]
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AFRO election roundup: Wes Moore, Brooke Lierman and Anthony Brown give campaign updates
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Democratic nominees Wes Moore, Del. Brooke Lierman and Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD-04) continue to engage with the community ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8. Recently, the candidates shared updates from the campaign trail and outlooks with the AFRO. Gubernatorial candidate Moore is […]
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T.D. Jakes passes the torch to his daughter Sarah
By ReShonda Tate, The Defender Network Bishop T. D. Jakes has surprised his daughter by handing over the giant Woman, Thou Art Loosed ministry to her. Jakes passed the symbolic torch to Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts at the culmination of the recent Woman, Thou Art Loosed!: Homecoming! conference. The popular minister said that it is […]
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Community leaders support city/county new gun buyback event
By ReShonda Tate, The Defender Network Members from several local community organizations were on hand to throw their support behind the City of Houston and Harris County as they continue the fight to get guns off the streets. In partnership with the Houston Police Department, officers will conduct another Gun Buy Back Operation in the […]
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Biden administration launches environmental justice office
By Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press President Joe Biden’s top environment official visited what is widely considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement Saturday to unveil a national office that will distribute $3 billion in block grants to underserved communities burdened by pollution. Forty years after a predominantly Black community in Warren County, N.C., […]
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President Biden holds United We Stand Summit to address hate crime in America
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Dawn Collins fights back tears when she speaks about her son, Richard Collins III. The proud Bowie State University mom was just days away from watching her son, recently commissioned as an Army 2nd Lieutenant, walk across the commencement stage. Lt. Richard Collins III would have been the third generation […]
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Maryland educators eye better pay following Baltimore County deal
By Timothy Dashiell, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS- Teachers, their unions and school systems across the state are taking note of the deal to give Baltimore County gives teachers a raise as they consider their own local education systems. Baltimore County’s $76 million compensation package plan looks to improve teacher pay and increase teacher retention rates […]
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BREAKING: Washington Post Editorial Board endorses Wes Moore
Moore ‘is hands-down the better choice in November’s election,’ says Editorial Board Moore promises to create a Maryland where no one is left behind BALTIMORE (Oct. 1, 2022) – Today, the Washington Post Editorial Board endorsed Wes Moore in this year’s Maryland Gubernatorial Election, citing that he is “hands-down the better choice in November’s election.” […]
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A time to dance: Rev. Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper announces retirement from pastorship at Freedom Temple AME Zion Church
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to plant and a time to grow, a time to sing and a time to dance, a time to reign. Now, for Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, pastor of Freedom Temple African […]