Nikki Giovanni, a celebrated poet, author and activist, died at 81 years old after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer, leaving a void in the literary world and a legacy of impacting generations with her words and actions.
Tag: Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Speaking of pardons, here’s why Jesse Jackson Jr. deserves one
Jesse Jackson Jr. is seeking a pardon for his federal prison sentence and is advocating for forgiveness and redemption for millions of formerly incarcerated individuals.
Posted inReligion
Say Amen: How Black faith traditions showed up at the DNC
The Democratic National Convention featured several Black speakers who used faith, Black church traditions, and the Black church’s role in Democratic Party politics to call for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next president.
Posted inOPINION
Why do they really dislike Kamala Harris? Race and gender the real reason
Vice President Kamala Harris is a highly accomplished politician who has advocated for healthcare reform, the DREAM Act, strict gun control laws, and tax reform, and is now the Democratic 2024 presidential candidate, facing scrutiny due to her identity as the first female, Black vice president.
Posted inNational News
Connecting through time: Five ways to honor the ancestors on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, learn about Black history, document your own story, embrace your community, and practice health and wellness.
Posted inNational News
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza
President Joe Biden addressed Morehouse College graduates during his commencement speech, acknowledging their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and calling for an immediate cease-fire to stop the fighting and bring home the hostages taken by Hamas.
Posted inBlack History, LIFE & STYLE, Obituaries, Technology, Travel
David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89
David E. Harris, the first Black commercial airline pilot, died at the age of 89 after breaking barriers in 1964 by becoming the first Black pilot hired by American Airlines.
Posted inPOLITICS
Trump endorses Mark Robinson for N. Carolina governor, deems him ‘Martin Luther King on steroids’
By Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump has endorsed North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson for governor, fulfilling a pledge the former president made several months ago. At a rally March 2 in Greensboro, Trump compared Robinson, who is Black, to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the famed […]
Posted inNEWS
Black Wall Street Ticker promotes conscious spending to hold corporations accountable
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Ticker tapes, whether mechanical or electronic, have long been used to transmit real-time financial information about the stock market, like stock prices and trading volume. Traders and investors rely on them to monitor market movements and to make informed decisions about buying, selling or holding securities. Now, Charles […]
Posted in!Front Page
Dexter Scott King, son of civil rights legend, dies at 62
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of civil rights leader and icon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Coretta Scott King, died on Jan. 22 after a battle with prostate cancer. Dexter King lived with his wife of 11 years, Leah King, in Malibu, Calif. “He transitioned peacefully in […]
Posted inCivil Rights
Prominent civil rights leaders share insights on King’s perspective on Middle East, Ukraine and Trump
Johnson and others said the conflict between Israel and Palestine and Russia and Ukraine would have stirred King to declare that there was little difference between the demand for civil rights and the cry for peace. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — During his short life, Dr. Martin Luther King […]
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Civil rights icon Andrew Young reflects on Dr. King’s legacy and America’s progress on MLK Day
One of the last surviving members of King’s inner circle, Young sat down for an exclusive interview on PBS-TV’s “The Chavis Chronicles” with National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., where he shared valuable insights into his historical journey as a leader of the civil rights movement and his own […]