By Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III I often look to our ancestors to guide my service to the Black community today. They connect me to the movement that has been and is ongoing. Recently, I have been reflecting on two such inspiring ancestors: Malcolm X and Queen Mother Audley Moore. These two leaders at the […]
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The basis of freedom: Reclaiming land as an act of liberation
Discover the significance of land ownership for the Black community and its connection to freedom, justice, and equality, as discussed by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III.
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
We Stand Up For All heartbreakingly announces the passing of our founder, the legendary Baltimore civil rights icon Rev. Annie Chambers
BALTIMORE, MD – It is with profound sadness that our organization, We Stand Up For All (part of the OCNA) announces the passing of our beloved founder, Rev. Annie Chambers, legendary civil rights leader, community mother, and lifelong champion of the poor. She was 84. Rev. Annie Chambers passed away July 2, shortly before midnight. […]
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The era of legalized unfairness begins, again
Explore the ongoing struggle against injustice in America. A thought-provoking opinion on the impact of unfair laws and the need for change.
Posted inWord In Black
The long war against Michelle Obama’s womanhood
The comments made headlines, but the stereotypes behind them are centuries old. Experts say attacks on Michelle Obama draw from enduring efforts to portray powerful Black women as threatening, unfeminine, or undeserving of admiration.
Posted inNational News
Malcolm X’s global vision revisited on what would be his 101st birthday
By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer msayles@afro.com More than six decades after his 1965 assassination, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz—better known by the name Malcolm X– reremains one of the most influential and debated figures in Black political history. Still, scholars say the final years of his life are often misunderstood and simplified into a narrative that […]
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Gen X’s grind vs. Gen Z’s boundaries: Who’s right?
By Sharif El-MekkiWord in Black During a recent Freedom Friday podcast, our host, Chris Stewart, pointed out that we are living in a time when four, sometimes five, generations are working side by side, exposing fault lines around toughness, trauma, and what “safety” should mean at work. As a proud member of Generation X, I […]
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Malcolm X meets Shakespeare in revisioning of ‘The Tragedy of Julius Caesar’ at D.C.’s Folger Theatre
“Julius X: A Revisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare” is a powerful and emotionally charged play that merges the lyrical brilliance of spoken word artist Al Letson with the time-revered speeches and scenes of William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” featuring renowned Shakespearean actor Brandon Carter as Malcolm X.
Posted inCivil Rights
Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young describes ‘dirty work’ of civil rights movement in new documentary
At 93, civil rights leader and former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young reflects on his behind-the-scenes role in the Civil Rights Movement in a new MSNBC documentary, “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.” The film, produced by Rachel Maddow, explores Young’s unheralded contributions alongside Martin Luther King Jr., the personal sacrifices made during the struggle, and lessons for today’s social and political movements.
Posted inPolitics
Reality check: How Black ministers took on Charlie Kirk’s killing
Charlie Kirk, 31, an avowed Christian, White nationalist, and White House insider, had a history of bigoted, racist remarks. Since his assassination, conservatives have compared him to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., but Black ministers pushed back on that comparison in sermons the Sunday after the murder.
Posted inBlack History
The home of one of the largest catalogs of Black history turns 100 in New York
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, one of the nation’s largest archives of Black history, celebrates its 100th anniversary on June 14 with a street festival blending literature, art, and activism in Harlem. As the center reflects on a century of preserving the richness of the African diaspora, its leaders emphasize its continued importance amid rising attacks on race-conscious education.
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Ben Crump, ‘Black America’s Attorney General,’ speaks on George Floyd and the continued fight against injustice
By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO Few attorneys are as closely tied to America’s civil rights struggles as Benjamin Crump. Known for representing families in high-profile wrongful death cases, Crump has become a leading legal voice in the fight against police brutality and racial injustice. His clients have included the families of Trayvon Martin […]
