By Ashleigh FieldsSpecial to the AFRO Longtime attorney and civil rights activist James Ferguson II died on July 21, leaving a hole in the lives and hearts of former clients, business partners and the country’s living icons. Ferguson, a North Carolina native, earned his stake in legal prominence with the landmark Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board […]
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Posted inNEWS
Ben Jealous victim of racism at Sierra Club, allies say
Benjamin Jealous, the first Black executive director of the Sierra Club, has been placed on leave amid controversy, with allies alleging he is the target of racial discrimination, misinformation, and double standards. Supporters argue Jealous inherited financial and cultural challenges and is being scapegoated for necessary decisions, while critics accuse him of failing to meet internal commitments and alienating staff.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore police release bodycam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old womanÂ
Baltimore police have released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Clark-Brooks, a mentally ill woman who approached officers with a knife during a welfare check. The NAACP is demanding an independent investigation, condemning the use of lethal force and calling for systemic change in how mental health crises are handled.
Posted inReligion
Celebrating National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: A look at therapists with religious- based practices
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This week, the AFRO takes a look at therapists with religious- based practices.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk’s xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollution
The NAACP and environmental advocates plan to sue xAI over pollution from its Memphis data center, citing concerns about air quality and the impact on the predominantly Black communities surrounding the facility.
Posted inNAACP
For the 1st time in its 116-year history, the NAACP won’t invite sitting president to its annual convention
For the first time in its 116-year history, the NAACP will not invite a sitting president to its national convention, citing the 47th president’s attacks on democracy and civil rights. The organization criticized his authoritarian policies, including voter suppression, military crackdowns on civilians and the removal of diversity-focused programs, while the White House accused the NAACP of sowing division.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Baltimore County residents concerned that the IG Kelly Madigan must reapply
Ryan Colman is the former president of the Randallstown NAACP. Today he speaks that the need for Independent oversight is essential, not optional: As watchdogs within government, Inspectors General expose fraud, recover lost funds and ensure taxpayer dollars serve the public—not politics.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against 47th president’s administration
The State Bar of Texas rescinded NAACP President Derrick Johnson’s invitation to speak at its annual meeting, citing neutrality rules after the NAACP filed a lawsuit challenging a White House directive calling for the shrinking of the Education Department. Johnson criticized the move as a double standard given past speakers like former Attorney General William Barr.
Posted inCivil Rights
National Urban League convenes leading civil rights, economic justice, and policy organizations to launch Fair Budget Coalition
The National Urban League has launched the Fair Budget Coalition, a new alliance of civil rights and economic justice groups advocating for a federal budget that prioritizes fairness, opportunity and support for underserved communities. As Congress begins Fiscal Year 2026 budget talks, the coalition is urging lawmakers to invest in social programs, equitable tax policies and civil rights protections.
Posted inOPINION
Weaponized dollars, a silent weapon that works
By Alice T. Crowe Grassroots boycotts are proving their power on Target’s Balance Sheet. On a March 4 quarterly earnings call, Target reported that quarterly net sales declined 3.1 percent. Target sales are declining, and so is its reputation. The company’s stock has slipped over 50 percent from its three-year high. While some experts will […]
Posted inBlack History
Uncovering the legacy of Thomas Frazier
Once a cornerstone of Washington, D.C.’s Black community, the former Frazier Funeral Home has been transformed into modern apartments, yet its walls still whisper stories of civic leadership and service. Though time has reshaped its purpose, the legacy of Thomas and Willie Frazier endures, a testament to their profound impact on the city’s history.
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Commentary: Affordable housing won’t save Baltimore—but economic justice might
Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities. This week, she critiques the choice of former President Biden to not pardon Marilyn Mosby.