For the first time in its 116-year history, the NAACP will not invite a sitting president to its national convention, citing the 47th president’s attacks on democracy and civil rights. The organization criticized his authoritarian policies, including voter suppression, military crackdowns on civilians and the removal of diversity-focused programs, while the White House accused the NAACP of sowing division.
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Posted inEducation
National Teachers Hall of Fame to induct Valerie Camile Jones Ford, award-winning math teacher and Spelman grad
Valerie Camille Jones Ford, an award-winning mathematics teacher at Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, will be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame class of 2025 for her dedication to her students and her innovative approach to teaching mathematics.
Posted inPOLITICS
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests push back on 47th president’s parade, policies and power
On June 14, 2025, tens of thousands of Americans in all 50 states participated in coordinated “No Kings” protests opposing the 47th president’s birthday military parade and his perceived authoritarian leadership. The demonstrations featured widespread calls to defend democracy, visible displays of solidarity—including images of Barack Obama—and a firm stance against what protesters described as an erosion of democratic norms.
Posted inPolitics
Ex-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left Democratic Party, publisher of her book says
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and become an independent, as revealed in her upcoming book “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” which explores President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection and critiques the current political system. The book, set for release on Oct. 21, 2025, offers insider insights into the final weeks of Biden’s campaign and calls for moving beyond party lines to address national challenges.
Posted inU.S. Government
Court checks White House on tariffs
A federal trade court ruled that the 47th president exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs under the 1977 emergency powers law, prompting his administration to appeal the decision while critics praise it as a necessary check on executive overreach.
Posted inPolitics
The necessity of political warfare
Dayvon Love is director of public policy for the Baltimore-based think tank, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. This week, he speaks on the political warfare being waged by the current presidential administration.
Posted inNational News
47th president signs new HBCU executive order
A new executive order revives the White House HBCU Initiative, but its rollout alongside a diversity, equity and inclusion rollback has sparked debate over the administration’s true priorities.
Posted inNEWS
Michelle Obama: ‘I’m not divorcing Barack — I’m choosing me’
In part two of her appearance on the “Work in Progress” podcast hosted by Sophia Bush, Michelle Obama addressed the online speculation that ramped up earlier this year when her husband, Barack Obama appeared alone at several high-profile events.
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What is glioblastoma, the aggressive brain cancer that killed former U.S. Rep. Mia Love?
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away at 49 after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Despite undergoing surgery and immunotherapy in a clinical trial, the cancer ultimately proved resistant to treatment, highlighting the challenges of this incurable disease.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
19th annual ‘Blacks in Wax’ production brings history to life in Washington, D.C.
By Latita FaulkSpecial to the AFRO The 19th Annual “Blacks in Wax” production took place on March 7 at the Thearc Theatre in Washington D.C., providing a transformative experience for the scholars of Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. The program is more than just a performance- it’s an educational, creative and cultural journey that pushes […]
Posted inNational News
How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections
By Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Christopher A. Cooper, Western Carolina University Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, on March 9, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Like several survivors of that violent day in 1965, when police […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Meet Ebony McMorris, the White House correspondent not afraid to tell the truth
Ebony McMorris, a White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Network, emphasizes the importance of the Black Press in reporting the truth and holding those in power accountable, especially in times of oppression and fear.