Mamie “Peanut” Johnson is one of only three female players to ever play in the Negro League. Shown here, Johnson being honored on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, 2014.
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Posted inBaltimore News
State of the People tour set to stop in Baltimore on Juneteenth
By Elijah QuallsAFRO Intern The State of the People National Assembly is coming to Baltimore to provide the framework for Black policy advocacy, impactful intergenerational leadership, and community empowerment. This National Assembly on June 19 will be the final stop of their State of the People POWER Tour. It is no coincidence that this tour […]
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.
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Nationwide ‘No Kings’ day protests rebuke 47th president
Thousands of Americans rallied in 2,000 cities across the nation on June 14 to protest against the current president’s policies and actions, including the firing of millions of federal workers and attacks on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Posted inNational News
Community mourns death of Morehouse College student Kyle Coleman
Friends and family of Kyle Coleman are mourning his untimely death. The Morehouse College freshman’s body was found on June 10 in a search carried out by authorities with the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia.
Posted inDMV News
UPDATE: Abraham Debela found
83-year-old Abraham Dabela, who had been missing since June 7, was found on the side of the road thanks to a vigilant neighbor and the community’s help in spreading the word.