BY Ayanna Alexander, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the nation’s most influential Black leaders on Sept. 21 said many threats to democratic institutions in the U.S. appear […]
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AFRO inside look: thought leaders and creatives join Vice President Kamala Harris at her residence to celebrate Black visual artists
By Savannah G.M. Wood, Special to the AFRO On the evening of Monday, September 19, I was honored to attend a private event at the Vice President of the United […]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts 52nd Annual Legislative Conference
By AFRO Staff The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference kicked off on Sept. 20. Thousands gathered in Washington D.C., at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center […]
Biden speaks on economics at Prince George’s County Community College
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO President Joe Biden spoke on the state of the country’s economy while visiting students at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) on Sept. 14. […]
House Republicans shoot down Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility funding efforts for the Department of Defense
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com House Democrats called out Republican members who recently shot down their efforts to amend the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) programming currently […]
Congress returns with looming showdowns, Trump’s legal woes and a lame duck Speaker
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire As Congress reconvenes this week, the nation watches in anticipation of what America’s future holds while bracing for an intense battle of political wills, […]
AFRO inside look: what to expect at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd Annual Legislative Conference
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com It’s almost time for the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). “It is essential that we […]
Former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon announces 2024 mayoral bid
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon has announced her bid for mayor. “I love my private life, but I also love the citizens […]
Councilman introduces legislation to create Baltimore’s first Re-entry Action Council
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City Councilman James Torrence (D-District 7) recently introduced new legislation, Bill 23-0416, that would create the Baltimore City Office of Returning Citizens. […]
DeSantis’ redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judge says
Map weakened voting power of Black voters By MIKE Schneider The Associated Press A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution and is prohibited […]
Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor’s plane last year
By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas acknowledged Aug. 31 that he took three trips last year aboard a private plane owned by […]
Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones silenced in special session
By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO Tennessee legislators voted to silence Justin Jones (D-TN-52) on the House Floor during a recent special session for public safety. Governor Bill Lee […]