By National Association of the Advancement of Colored People The NAACP announces that Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, longtime civil rights leader, pastor, and tireless advocate for justice, will be honored with the 111th Spingarn Medal this July at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to civil rights, social justice […]
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What we do now
The Voting Rights Act: Part Four of a Five-Part Series The federal path is largely closed. The maps are being redrawn right now. Here is what’s left, who is already fighting, and what it is going to take. By Portia WoodSpecial to the AFRO I’m a lawyer. I’m not going to tell you there are […]
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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. dies at 84
The Rev. Dr. Jesse Jackson Sr., civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has died at 84. A protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a two-time presidential candidate, Jackson spent his life fighting for racial, economic and social justice— inspiring generations of leaders and activists.
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Black artists as historians: Preserving memory through art
For generations, Black artists have documented Black life, preserving memory and identity where traditional histories have overlooked or erased their stories. From painting and performance to film and public art, their work captures the everyday, the ancestral and the deeply personal— creating a living record of Black history.
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Community unites for annual D.C. Peace Walk and Parade
Join the 21st Peace Walk and Parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating MLK’s legacy and uniting the community with music, activism, and wellness.
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Commentary: Maryland’s investment in career coaching shapes our future
Senator Cory V. McCray is fighting to preserve the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which aims to improve education and career readiness for Maryland’s youth, amidst proposed budget cuts that threaten to undo the progress made.
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A time to unite: a look at the 2023 March on Washington
By AFRO Staff Historic civil rights leaders gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to continue the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Those who spoke highlighted the fact that the Black community is still working to overcome many of the same obstacles they faced in the 1960s. […]