By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO When Emmanuel Irono moved to the United States from Nigeria in the 1980s to attend Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina, he dreamed of working as a banker at a premier financial institution. Instead, Irono found himself cleaning the school’s dining hall and a local Burger King […]
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Povich Sports Symposium Addresses Race and Sports Issues
By MARK F. GRAY, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Sports and race are constantly intersecting on all media platforms with athletes expressing their political and social views against the backdrop of patriotism. From the “shut up and dribble” comments towards athletes such as LeBron James- sports journalists are charged with the task of interpreting separate but equal worlds they […]
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Bowie State Band Suspended Indefinitely for Alleged Hazing
By MARK F. GRAY, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The only thing missing from Bowie State’s CIAA championship celebration was its “soul” and they may not have it for quite some time. An ongoing investigation into hazing allegations regarding the school’s “Symphony of Soul” marching band has led to its indefinite suspension. To this point there is no […]
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DC Celebrates Nikki Giovanni as She Celebrates the Greatness of Black People
By Brianna McAdoo, Staff Writer, bmcadoo@afro.com Dubbed “The Poet of the Black Revolution”, the legendary activist, poet and educator Nikki Giovanni received a warm welcome from the D.C. community as she shared excerpts from her new book, A Good Cry on October 26 at Busboys and Poets located on 450 K St N.W. “A Good Cry: What […]
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Campbell Pens Book Giving Hope To Family Caregivers
By MARK F. GRAY, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Challenges in caring for loved ones with special needs can cause pressure on those who must make their lives comfortable in later years. The needs to be met are both practical and emotional and often put strains on family relationships. Author Teraleen Campbell understands the pressure that goes with caring […]
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Bowie State Wins CIAA Football Championship
By MARK F. GRAY, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Finally, Bowie State got to play the role of bride after being the bridesmaid three of the last four years. The Bulldogs left no doubt who was the best team in the CIAA this year with a resounding 30-10 victory over Fayetteville State in Salem, Va. to win the 2018 […]
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A Memorial Or a Dicey Mix of Church and State?
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com For almost a century, Peace Cross has stood in the District of Columbia suburbs, as a symbol to recognize the fallen soldiers during World War I, yet now the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) must decide whether the emblem is simply a monument or a challenge to […]
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Author Barry Fletcher Releases Second Printing of Book on President Barack Obama’s Two Presidential Terms
By Brianna Rhodes, Special to the AFRO Author, CEO and entrepreneur, Barry Fletcher released the second printing of his latest book “President Barack Obama’s Two Tremendous Terms: Monthly Political Chronicle 2008-2016” in January of this year. The book takes readers on an unique, poetic journey of President Barack Obama’s presidency. The book, whose original version was […]
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Hogan Holds on to Governorship as Prince George’s Decides on Board of Education
By Hamil R. Harris, Special to the AFRO Maryland voters gave Governor Larry Hogan a second term in office Tuesday night after challenger Ben Jealous failed to glean enough votes in a state where Democrats have a 2-to-1 advantage over Republicans. “I want to thank all of you who worked so hard to accomplish this seemingly […]
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Wise Ready To Begin Quest For Repeat As State Football Champs
By MARK F. GRAY, Special to the AFRO Championship programs carry themselves with a confident swagger because they know how to peak at the right time. They fight through the moments of midseason boredom with their focus on the playoffs and the pressure of the moment to be at their best when the days get shorter […]
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Cummings Poised to Become Chair of House Oversight Committee
By Hamil R.,Harris, Special to the AFRO Pull Quote: “They voted to make sure our government works effectively and efficiently for the American people.” –Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD.) The Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives will have major implications for Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD.) who is poised to become the chair of the House Committee […]
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Will Higher Turnout Favor Jealous?
By Brian Witte, The Associated Press Maryland’s popular Republican governor is earning enough support from Democrats and Black voters in the state’s largest jurisdictions to narrow the pathway to an upset sought by a challenger who led the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. Democratic challenger Ben Jealous, a former national president of the NAACP, needs big support […]