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Taliban sweeps Afghanistan, seizing Kabul
Taliban fighters display their flag on patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. The Taliban celebrated Afghanistan’s Independence Day on Thursday by declaring they beat the United States, but challenges to their rule ranging from running a country severely short on cash and bureaucrats to potentially facing an armed opposition began to emerge. (AP […]
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Groundwork Kitchen brings culinary opportunity to Southwest Baltimore
Groundwork Kitchen’s 14,000 square-foot building features two levels. The full-service restaurant sits on top while the lower level serves as the space for the culinary program to take place. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Nonprofit Paul’s Place has served the Southwest Baltimore community for over 30 […]
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STEMcx seeks to expose underserved communities in the Baltimore area to STEM opportunities
One of STEMcx’s programs this summer focused on teaching youth about coding. The camp utilized the Scratch programming language. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com The Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industry is ever growing, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting that the jobs […]
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Omissions amid racial conflict and violence in South Africa
Umlazi township in KwaZulu Natal. (Photo Credit: Ali Mahommed) By DaQuan Lawrence Special to the AFRO Throughout July, there were many international reports of riots and unrest in South Africa. Many discussed the political context and claimed the riots stemmed from the recent legal decision for former President Jacob Zuma to serve 15 months in […]
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Dorie Miller: A continued fight for justice!
World War II Messman Attendant Second Class Doris Miller. By Arise Rejoice News Service A former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and a retired member of the U.S. Congress from New York are among those assiduously working to secure the Medal of Honor for Naval hero Dorie Miller who received the Navy Cross […]
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Luke Lawal makes waves as serial entrepreneur
Luke Lawal, CEO and founder of L & Company, knew from a young age that he wanted to own businesses. His portfolio has grown over time to include media, technology and mental health brands. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com When asked whether he thought he would […]
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#WordInBlack: Biden administration provides ‘roadmap’ and resources for reopening
The Return to School Roadmap (RTSR) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, under the umbrella of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP), that allocates over $130 billion to K-12 to support re-opening efforts. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Although many expected COVID (or the likelihood of contracting the virus) to […]
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BMore Than Dance founder featured in Issa Rae-produced Netflix doc
Erigh Laboo, aka “Neek,” founder of B More Than Dance, who appears in Issa Rae-producer Netflix doc “Dark City Beneath The Beat”. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Errigh LaBoo, commonly known as Neek, was a 14-year old music geek and “club head” when he met legendary Baltimore deejay K-Swift. “Meeting her,” he stated, […]
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Bowie State University boasts new entrepreneurship living learning community
The Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community will open its doors for Bowie State University students this semester. The new facility will house the university’s Entrepreneurship Academy and the Bowie Business Innovation Center. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Bowie State University student entrepreneurs now have a new home […]
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Hurricane rains hell on Haiti after another earthquake
A woman stands in front of a destroyed home in the aftermath of an earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, with the epicenter about 125 kilometers ( 78 miles) west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, the US Geological Survey said. (AP Photo/Duples Plymouth) By […]
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Family of Congressman John Lewis upholds his legacy by fighting for voting rights
“When you see something unfair and unjust, you have a moral obligation to do something,” Lewis’ niece, Angela Lewis Warren, told NNPA Newswire. (NNPA Photo) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) — The late Congressman John Lewis, a Democrat, lived every moment of his life doing for others. And, as […]