By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. and Digital Editormgreen@afro.com With the high profile nature of the wedding and location at the St. Regis Hotel in Black Lives Matter Plaza, one may have thought that the marriage of Karl Jones and Angel Rich would have been more like, “Keeping up with the Joneses,” but instead it was a […]
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‘ALIVE’ becomes the first Black woman-owned podcast network across all major platforms
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Founder of nonprofit The Woman Behind the Business (WBB) and host of “The Woman Behind the Business” Talk Show, Angel Livas will soon become the first Black woman to own a podcast network that offers programming across all major platforms. The ALIVE Podcast […]
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NMAAHC first of its kind, making firsts, highlighting firsts, continuing legacy
By Micha Green, AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor, mgreen@afro.com When the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opened its doors it had been a long time coming to celebrate a monumental moment for Black people and American history. The first Smithsonian institution dedicated, solely, to Black history and culture, NMAAHC is […]
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A pioneer in journalism, Harry McAlpin became the first Black White House Correspondent
By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO Seventy-eight years ago this month, the White press corps changed. Harry McAlpin became the first Black reporter to attend a White House press briefing in February 1944. Born in St. Louis, Mo., in July, 1906, McAlpin studied journalism at the University of Wisconsin and pursued journalism. McAlpin worked for […]
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A little celebrated first: Dr. Francis Marion Wood
By Frances M. Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher Tall. Dark. Handsome. Family man. No nonsense, but fair. Philanthropist. Ph.D. Farm Owner. Founder of a camp for children. Community leader. Beloved by students and teachers alike. These are just some of the words and phrases I’ve heard to describe my paternal grandfather, Francis Marion Wood. My […]
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The reinvention of John H. Murphy Sr.: From slave to soldier to publisher
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. and Digital Editormgreen@afro.com According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), in 1890, 56.8 of Black or Colored Americans were illiterate, with the definition of literacy at that time referring to solely basic reading and writing skills. In 1892, the AFRO came to be. With the audacity to hope that […]
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Heart disease is a leading cause of death in African Americans, here’s how to monitor your cardiovascular health
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com February is American Heart Month. It’s a time when healthcare professionals stress the importance of cardiovascular health, especially to those who are at risk of heart disease. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans […]
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Honoring Black Achievement, and Doubling Down on the Work to be Done, During Black History Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month – an annual commemoration of the achievements of Black Americans and their remarkable impact on history. It’s a time to celebrate the cultural heritage shaped by generations of Black Americans, who for many decades have fought for equity – a fight that continues today. Though advancements have been made, there […]
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Morgan President David Wilson Testifies Before House Committee on the Judiciary
President David Wilson Provides Testimony to the Subcommittee onCrime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security “The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions” Click image above to view PRESIDENT Wilson’s written testimony
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Karine Jean-Pierre says Black people in high positions must become the norm
By Micha Green, AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor, mgreen@afro.com Karine Jean-Pierre made history when she was appointed chief of staff for Vice President Kamala Harris on now President Joe Biden’s 2020 U.S. Presidential Campaign, becoming the first Black woman to serve in that role. While Jean-Pierre is proud to be a barrier breaking woman, she […]
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United Way of the National Capital Area offering free and virtual tax preparation services
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com The 2022 tax season is in full swing, and the IRS has already delivered more than four million refunds as of Feb. 4. Low- to moderate-income workers and families can qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can be used to reduce […]
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Police Issue an ‘All Clear’ After Howard’s 4th Bomb Threat in 2022
By Airielle Lowe, Howard University News Service The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) issued an all-clear today after investigating Howard University’s fourth bomb threat since the start of the new year. It has been only about two weeks since the university received its third threat, along with numerous other HBCUs at the time. MPD and Howard’s Department of Public Safety […]