Participants describe their experience during the skillConnect scope-a-thon, which was targeted at local nonprofits focused on racial equity. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com T. Rowe Price and Business Volunteers Maryland recently hosted skillCONNECT, a virtual scope-a-thon, for four Baltimore nonprofits to help them navigate and overcome […]
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‘Out to Vote:’ A story of redemption and democracy
The Oberlin Club of Washington, D.C., and the Bertelsmann Foundation collaborated to air “Out to Vote,” a special online screening that documented get-out-the-vote efforts in Baltimore in the weeks leading up to the 2020 national election. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In many major American cities, the issue of voting rights […]
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Congresswoman Adams delivers floor speech on HBCU infrastructure
Congresswoman Adams extols the virtues of the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a floor speech about the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act during the Congressional Black Caucus special order hour on infrastructure. As of press time, the bipartisan legislation has over 70 cosponsors in the 117th Congress. A video of Rep. Adams’ […]
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NAACP joins statewide Black organizations to address Ocean City incident
(Photo by James Fields) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO A recent incident between Ocean City police officers and four unarmed Black teens has garnered national attention as video that captured the melee at the town’s boardwalk appeared to show the use of excessive force. The four Black males from Harrisburg, Pa., were arrested […]
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Is your nest egg endangered by medical costs?
Retirees have a 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years and medical and health care expenses tend to pile up quickly for the 65-and-over population. (Courtesy of unsplash) In fact, they have a 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years. Other medical and health care expenses also often pile […]
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Seniors can protect health, finances during pandemic
Since the pandemic began, there have been numerous resources available to help seniors stay safe and healthy. (Courtesy photo) By Ronnie Blair From the AFRO archives Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have been clear and consistent in their message to seniors: while anyone can fall victim to COVID-19, those who are 65 and older […]
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Angel investors to launch business plan competition for HBCU students
(L-R) Akin Akinhanmi, Joe Akoun, Emeka Igwilo, Obi Obiaka and Sanmi Kalesanwo founded BearWay Capital to invest in minority-owned businesses by providing them with access to funding and networking opportunities. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com On Aug. 1 BearWay Capital will commence its HBCU New Venture […]
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Davis ascends two weight classes, defeats Barrios with 11th-round TKO in action-packed thriller
Gervonta Davis knocks Mario Barrios down during the WBA Super Lightweight world championship boxing match on June 26, in Atlanta. Davis won. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In a highly anticipated clash between two of boxing’s burgeoning superstars in Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios, many didn’t expect […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Ron Daniels’ tenure as Johns Hopkins University president extended through 2029
Ron Daniels (Courtesy Photo) The university’s board of trustees votes unanimously to add a new five-year term to Daniels’ presidency, a renewal that will make him the second longest-serving president in the university’s history By AFRO Staff Johns Hopkins University’s board of trustees has voted unanimously to add a new five-year term to the presidential […]
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New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks becomes mental health ambassador
New Orleans based rapper Alfred Banks is getting recognition from more than just his skills on the mic. He’s also uses his voice to bring awareness around issues of Mental Health. NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY – Those songs made up ‘The Beautiful’ Album, a work that’s been embraced by organizations like the National Alliance […]
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SCLC joins lawsuit against State of Georgia for voting restrictions
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Is Joining A Lawsuit Against the State of Georgia For Passing A Bill to Restrict Voting. ATLANTA TRIBUNE – With the lawsuit, the SCLC, co-founded and first led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., joins the litigation filed by The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union, The […]
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Chicago Cubs hire its first African American PA announcer.
Jeremiah Paprocki, a senior at the University of Illinois- Chicago, is the new voice at Wrigley Field. (Photo Credit: Twitter @Jtheannouncer) CHICAGO DEFENDER – While attending high school at the Chicago International Charter School-Northtown Academy, Jeremiah Paprocki started reading announcements that led to working his way up to PA duties for various high school games […]
