By Lindsat Whitehurst, The Associated Press The early work of the Justice Department’s civil rights division meant confronting White supremacists who were intimidating Black voters, and 65 years later, its work is just as urgent amid a surge of hate crimes in the U.S., Attorney General Merrick Garland said recently. “Now more than ever, protecting […]
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JPMorgan Chase follows up pledge to West Baltimore and local small businesses
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO JPMorgan Chase has launched a new community branch experience in Baltimore, the Mondawmin Community Center Branch, with a $600,000 commitment to empower local small businesses. This commitment by JPMorgan Chase is crucial to an area that experienced major setbacks, with the sudden closing of the Target store […]
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Local centenarian Arthur Green celebrates 106 years
By Bianca Crawley, Special to the AFRO It’s not often that a magnificent and inspiring local centenarian marks 106 years of life– with most of it spent in the bustling Baltimore area. On Dec. 9 Arthur Green, the admired veteran who still lives on his own in Baltimore County, celebrated another year of life. Green […]
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Supreme Court update: conservatives seem to embrace religion over all else
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, AFRO U.S. Supreme Court Correspondent The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard a case that could turn back the clock on civil rights as we know it. In 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, Colorado website designer Lorie Smith objects to serving same-sex couples on her website and is suing for the right […]
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Alicia Wilson joins JPMorgan Chase as head of North America philanthropy
Alicia Wilson, the vice president for economic development and community partnerships for Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System, has been named the first Black woman to head JPMorgan Chase’s North American regional philanthropy, where she will manage the firm’s local philanthropic plans across more than 40 markets in North America.
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Warnock clenches a victory in Georgia U.S. Senate race
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The seesaw race in the Georgia State run-off election for the U.S. Senate handed incumbent Democratic United States Senator Raphael Warnock a victory against former football player and Republican candidate Herschell Walker. According to information released at 12:54 a.m. on Dec. 7 by the Georgia Board of elections, […]
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Thinking About Starting a Business in 2023? Here are Six Steps Before Opening your Doors
Black business ownership is surging, fueled by Black women as the nation’s fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs. In fact, over one million new businesses started over the last decade are owned by entrepreneurs of color. It’s a promising trend, as local Black-owned businesses play a significant role in building wealth, creating job opportunities, and celebrating diverse […]
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Houston authorities make arrest for the death of slain Migos rapper, Takeoff
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor Family, friends and fans of slain rapper Kirsnick Khari Ball, better known by his stage moniker “Takeoff,” finally received answers today. Police arrested and charged Patrick Xavier Clark with murder on Dec. 1 for the shooting that claimed Takeoff’s life in the early morning hours of Nov. 1. According […]
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UN: Children in Haiti hit by cholera as malnutrition rises
By Evens Sanon and Dánica Coto, The Associated Press A cholera outbreak sweeping through Haiti is claiming a growing number of children amid a surge in malnutrition, UNICEF announced Nov. 23. The deadly combination means that about 40% of cholera cases in the impoverished country of more than 11 million inhabitants now involve children, with […]
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Experts Offer Tips to Aid with Mental Health
By Quam Odunsi, NewsVision reporter An estimated 615 million around the world people live with a mental health condition, and more than 20% of Americans. In the Black Community, addressing these disparities is challenging, but help is available. NewsVision reporter Quam Odunsi examines the issue. Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the […]
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Protect Yourself From Car Theft With These Tips
It’s something you hope never happens to you. You walk out to a parking lot or the street and realize something’s missing. With a sudden drop of your stomach, you realize it’s your car. It’s not where you left it. Someone has taken it. Now you’re without a way to get around, you’re missing whatever […]
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Smart‌ ‌Money-Saving‌ ‌Tips‌ ‌For‌ ‌2021‌
Photo: MarsBars via gettyimages.com Whether you’re new to the workforce or are approaching retirement age, saving money is something we all want to do. Money in the bank will help during an emergency and provide you with long-term stability and peace of mind. It isn’t always easy, but with a detailed plan, concrete goals, and […]
