By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO The iconic starred and striped uniforms of the Harlem Globetrotters are almost as well-known as their trick shots and high-flying dunks. Founded in 1926, the organization played their first game under the Harlem Globetrotter name on Jan. 7, 1927. As the organization begins to celebrate 100 years, entertaining audiences […]
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Army Maj. Bianca Ross celebrates promotion, urges Black women in uniform to be ‘unstoppable’
By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO A crowd of friends, family and fellow servicemembers gathered on the lawn of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to commemorate Army Captain Bianca Ross’ promotion to major on Sept. 15. The historically Black college and university alumna from Clark Atlanta University was born at Fort […]
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Historic African-American family celebrates 100th reunion
The Quander family, one of the oldest documented African-American families, celebrated its 100th reunion Aug. 7–10. The gathering honored their rich legacy, including the contributions of family historian Judge Rohulamin Quander, who attended just days before his passing.