________________________ Sponsored content_________________________ Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks during the 2017 NNPA Leadership Awards Reception at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. The congresswoman was instrumental in the push for Juneteenth Holiday/(Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green began recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday […]
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People music: An homage to Herbie
Herbie Hancock’s 70s oeuvre is a series of masterworks hanging on the wall of our mental museums, A Theme in Variations of browns and blues, brilliant, vibrant and prosaic. (Courtesy photo) By Darin Atwater Special to the AFRO The 70s arrived bronzed and honey glazed, slow roasted from the heat of 10 turbulent summers turning […]
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Morgan State University awarded $6.25M from Google and Apple
Morgan State University, Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, today announced two significant grants totaling $6.25 million from leading big tech companies, Apple and Google. Aiming to foster equity in computing education and tech proficiencies at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and meet the high demands to diversify the STEM talent pipeline, Google by way of its […]
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Juneteenth must be marked with action
WASHINGTON— Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement on President Biden signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, ahead of the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth: “It is fitting that Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. It is an important day to […]
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How to celebrate Juneteenth this week
(Photo/nysenate.gov) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com On June 19th, 1865, the enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally told they were free. The day was officially labeled Juneteenth, and Black Americans have been celebrating ever since with cookouts, parades, pageants, block parties, concerts and education. This year […]
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Black community has new option for health care: The church
In this photo taken May 5, 2021, Melanie Paige closes her eyes as she gets her first COVID-19 vaccination at her church, St. Matthew Christian Methodist Episcopal, in Milwaukee. It’s one of the churches that was part of an effort with Pastors United, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope, Souls to the Polls and […]
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Red Cross faces severe blood shortage as hospital demand increases
Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care New effects of pandemic leading to significant drop in nation’s blood supply FAIRFAX, VA (June 15, 2021) — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete […]
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A message from the Office of the President: Announcing the appointment of Jackie Jones as Dean of the School of Global Journalism and Communication
Morgan State President Dr. David Kwabena Wilson (Courtesy Photo/morgan.edu) Dear Morgan Community: After conducting a national search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Jones as the new dean of the School of Global Journalism & Communication (SGJC), succeeding DeWayne Wickham, SGJC’s inaugural dean, effective August 1, 2021. Dean Jones, who has served […]
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12 Black-owned restaurants give customers special access to a Juneteenth cookout
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com To celebrate Juneteenth, Fishnet, a Baltimore seafood restaurant, is partnering with 11 other Black-owned restaurants to give customers an exclusive look into the backyard cookout experience. If patrons buy from any of the participating restaurants on June 18 or 19, they will receive […]
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Baltimore Native Swears into America’s Navy
Senior Chief Frederick Joshua, from Baltimore, MD (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum) By the Navy Office of Community Outreach KADENA, Japan (Jun. 15, 2021) Capt. Scott Hardy, Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa commanding officer, left, administers the oath of office and swears in Senior Chief Frederick Joshua, from Baltimore, […]
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Nonprofit creates app to promote vaccination incentives
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com Just a few weeks ago, Bright Mind Enrichment and Schooling (BME), a community wellness and education nonprofit, rolled out their mobile app and website: Vaccination Rewards, which aggregates incentives available to vaccinated individuals. “As we were looking more into this rapidly evolving world […]
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Gun violence activists work diligently to make difference in city
Applications for mini grants to prevent gun violence in the District are now open for D.C. residents. (Courtesy Photo) By Sharece Crawford Special to the AFRO Will $59Million be enough to reduce the rampant crime and gun violence in Washington, DC? As of Monday June 14, mini grant applications are open for individuals and organizations […]
