By ACACIA CORONADO and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department sued Texas on Monday over its new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against minority […]
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Barbados welcomed as the world’s newest Republic
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Barbados officially broke up with the Queen of England Nov. 30. Though independent since Nov. 30, 1966, Barbadians took their freedom a step […]
Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor
By JEFF AMY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Stacey Abrams, the Georgia Democrat and leading voting rights activist, said Wednesday that she will launch another campaign to become the nation’s […]
White House nominations for US Marshals, US attorney posts feature several ‘firsts’
By Michael Balsamo The Associated Press The Biden administration is nominating its first set of U.S. marshals, including the first Black man to serve as the U.S. marshal in Minnesota, […]
Nationwide push to shop small and local
By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott encourages city residents to shop local and shop small. “We know that they’ve been hit tough and […]
Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Johns Hopkins VP, Alicia Wilson to Kick-off Small Business Saturday and Visit Selected Local Businesses
Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Johns Hopkins VP, Alicia Wilson to Kick-off Small Business Saturday and Visit Selected Local Businesses Saturday, November 27, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Come […]
DNC statement on the Travis, Gregory McMichael and William Bryan verdicts
Today, Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William Bryan were convicted of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery on varying counts. In response, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Black Caucus Chair […]
Surgeon General and Top Pediatricians: Vaccination key in reducing physical and mental impact of COVID for children
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO From long-haul infections to the traumatic loss of loved ones, friends and caregivers- one thing is clear: Children living in the time of […]
Mayor Scott revamps squeegee outreach efforts with focus on supporting disconnected youth and improving public safety
Scott Administration Releases 90 Day Squeegee Action Plan to Connect Youth with Employment Opportunities and Develop City’s Long-term Strategy BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, November 23, 2021) – Today, Mayor Brandon M. […]
Kamala Harris becomes first woman Commander-in-Chief in U.S. History as Biden undergoes colonoscopy
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Call her Madam President. Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in on Friday to occupy the role of commander-in-chief while […]
Federal lawmakers in both parties seek to redress veteran homelessness
By GABRIEL PIETRORAZIO Capital News Service WASHINGTON — While homelessness among veterans improved dramatically between 2009 and 2019, thousands remain on the streets – a tragedy lawmakers in both parties […]
Abortion bans disproportionately impact marginalized communities, activists say
By BRITTANY N. GADDY and KELLY LIVINGSTON Capital News Service WASHINGTON – As reproductive rights are being restricted in nearly two dozen states, marginalized communities, including people of color and […]