The Monumental City Bar Association is celebrating 90 years of championing Black attorneys and African-American communities in Baltimore. Its milestone gala on May 2 will honor past pioneers, present leaders and the next generation shaping the future.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a champion for racial justice, criminal justice and human rights, has died at the age of 74 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives face a sharp decline three years after death of George Floyd
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO In the aftermath of the widely publicized police killing of George Floyd in 2020, the U.S. faced what was commonly referred to as a “racial reckoning.” During this period, corporations and universities rushed to issue public statements expressing not only their dedication to advancing racial justice, but also […]
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American Climate Corps and racial justice: Why Diana’s story stands out
The White House’s highlighting of Diana, a young Black woman from Atlanta, signals the administration’s commitment to climate justice. By Willy Blackmore Word in Black When the Biden administration announced the creation of the American Climate Corps last month, it was heralded as a huge victory for the environmental left in the United States. Here […]
