Dean Jackie Jones, second from the left, with Morgan State University students. (Courtesy photos) BALTIMORE — Following a national search, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and current Assistant Dean for Programs Jackie Jones was selected by Morgan State University President David K. Wilson to serve as the next dean of Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication […]
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#WordInBlack: Delta Variant Driving Explosion of New COVID-19 Cases
The pandemic is not over, and one expert advises that mask mandates be reintroduced. (Photograph by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash) This post was originally published on The Washington Informer Covid-19 deaths in predominately white communities have continued to rise at dramatic rates, providing a glimpse into just how bad the pandemic remains in African American neighborhoods. “We […]
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#WordInBlack: The Other Pandemic: Gun Violence and the Death of Black Children
Children hold hands in prayer during a ceremony to remember Sherdavia Jenkins, who died at age nine when she was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight outside of her home ten years ago, July 1, 2016, in Miami. The ceremony paid tribute to all children lost to gun violence in South Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Mayor Brandon Scott unveils new plan to combat violence crime
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor The City of Baltimore is an ensemble of neighborhoods whose residents take pride in their communities but are no strangers to the devastation caused by violent crime. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique set of challenges for cities across the country, […]
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Ravens include the community in their business
Huddle For 100 around downtown Baltimore on September 23, 2019. Lamar Jackson and Willie Snead IV at Webster Kendrick Boys & Girls Club. Chris Moore at St. Vincent De Paul Society. Our Daily Bread with Mark Ingram and Marshal Yanda. Maryland Center for Veterans with Brandon Williams and Chris Wormley. (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore […]
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#WordinBlack: Coaches brave pandemic with innovation, increased focus on mental health
In Maryland, licensed educators that teach a resource class like art, music or physical education are held to the same standards as other teachers. (Courtesy photo) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO More than a year and half into the pandemic, it is clear that not all heroes wear capes or hospital scrubs, some […]
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Olympics & the NFL: Games turn from contests to justice conversations
Above: Extending gloved hands skyward in racial protest, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos stare downward during the playing of the national anthem after Smith received the gold and Carlos the bronze for the 200 meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City on. Australian silver medalist Peter Norman is at […]
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Venus Williams fought for equal pay for women in tennis
Venus Williams of the US arrives on court for the women’s singles second round match against Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday June 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com While African-American women nationwide are said to make 63 cents for […]
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‘Grant us a franchise’ says Globetrotters in open letter to the NBA
Announcement for a Harlem Globetrotter’s Exhibition from the AFRO Archives. By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Around this time every year, the sports world is tuned into a series of games that culminates the basketball season known as the NBA Finals. The NBA, widely considered the most prominent and competitive professional basketball league in […]
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Sneakers changed the game, created culture
Courtesy photo By Wanda T. Boulware Special to the AFRO Tennis shoes, sneakers, kicks. What you call them depends on what part of the world you live in but wherever that might be; if you know then you know. Tennis shoes, or the love of them, have been a major part of society for more […]
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‘J’s on our feet:’ How Michael Jordan made millions from Air Jordans
Everybody wanted to be like Mike, and that was not lost on Nike. The Jordan brand eventually secured a monopoly on shoes for the NBA, and now players like the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and the Pelicans’ Zion Williamson rep the sneakers on the court. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report […]
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NBA All Stars turned business moguls: Shaq and Magic
Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal followed a critical piece of money advice from Magic Johnson early on. Johnson explained that while being famous was great, O’Neal would need to start owning things to remain successful. Thanks to this guidance, O’Neal is one of the richest former NBA players of all time alongside Johnson with net worth of […]
