Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network organized a “buy-cott” at a Harlem Costco in East Harlem, N.Y. to support companies that continue to uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, following the reversal of DEI programs by major corporations across the nation.
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Posted inBaltimore Community
Enoch Pratt’s Penn-North Branch lacks physical accessibility for disabled patrons
The Pennsylvania Avenue Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library is not fully accessible to members of the community with physical disabilities due to the removal of its elevator, but the library has implemented alternative methods to ensure accessibility.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Applications for 2025 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program open
Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced the opening of the 2025 application period for the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides opportunities for young Washingtonians to earn income, develop vital skills, and discover career options.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Growing pains: What happens to fostered youth once they become adults?
Black youth are disproportionately represented in the foster care system in the United States, with 14,404 Black youth out of a total of 368,530 youth in foster care in 2022, and are at risk of being incarcerated, homeless, and repeating the cycle of foster care as adults.
Posted inReligion
Walking with God: Faith leaders discuss the role of the church and social justice
The Black church has long been a pillar of the Black community and has played a significant role in advancing civil rights and addressing systemic injustices, with many pastors and faith leaders continuing to use their platforms to advocate for social justice and equality.
Posted inArts & Culture
AFRO Book Corner: Nigerian culinary expert discusses new memoir, importance of sharing culture through food
Iquo Ukoh’s new book, “Memories on a Platter: My Journey with Nigerian Food,” explores the rich culture of Nigerian food, allowing Nigerians and members of the diaspora to understand their relationship with the cuisine.
Posted inMaryland Government
Gov. Moore awards Y in Central Maryland $300,000 grant to fight poverty
The Y in Central Maryland has been awarded a $300,000 planning grant from the Maryland Governor’s Office of Children’s ENOUGH Act to address the root causes of poverty in the Greater Waverly area.
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New legislation favors D.C. in RFK stadium saga
The U.S. Senate has passed the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, giving the District of Columbia control of the RFK Stadium campus and the potential to build a new NFL stadium and create job opportunities for the local community.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser and OSSE announce multi-million dollar investment into high impact tutoring
Mayor Bowser announced grants and contracts totaling over $7 million to fund high impact tutoring programs in D.C. public schools and public charter schools, aiming to accelerate learning and reduce opportunity gaps.
Posted inBooks
Tony Weaver Jr. addresses mental health of young men with new book, ‘Weirdo’
Tony Weaver Jr. has written a graphic novel memoir, “Weirdo,” which explores the challenges faced by young Black men, including bullying, mental health, and suicide, in order to provide actionable tips to help students keep moving forward.
Posted inNational News
National Action Network announces 2025 Inauguration Day rally
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network are planning a rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 to protest the second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, and to honor and defend Dr. King’s dream of justice, equality and change.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Mother of child found hanging in school bathrooms says bullying–not race– led to attack
A second grader at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in Maryland was found hanging in a bathroom, and while the incident is not racially motivated, the family is disputing the characterization of the incident as “horseplay” and calling for further investigation.