Shirley Raines, founder and CEO of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit organization providing resources to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, has died at age 58, leaving behind a legacy of service and advocacy.
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C., 34 states reach settlement with Kia, Hyundai over anti-theft failures
D.C., along with 34 other states, has reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia after the automakers sold millions of vehicles without industry-standard anti-theft technology. Under the agreement, nearly 8,200 vehicles in the District are now eligible for free anti-theft hardware, and affected drivers may receive restitution for theft-related damages.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Cinnabon worker fired after racist outburst directed at customers goes viral
A Wisconsin Cinnabon employee was fired after a video showing her using racist slurs, taunting customers, and mocking a woman’s hijab went viral on TikTok. The incident has sparked dueling online fundraisers — one supporting the Black Somali Muslim couple targeted, and another raising tens of thousands for the terminated worker, who is White.
Posted inNational News
Two viral videos, one national crisis: How hospitals continue to fail Black moms
Millions around the world are rallying behind Black women who say they experienced neglect and mistreatment while trying to give birth in American hospitals. This week, AFRO Managing Editor Alexis Taylor speaks on how the Black maternal health crisis continues at the hands of biased medical professionals.
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Baltimore police officer indicted after viral video shows him trying to hit man with patrol car
A Baltimore police officer has been indicted after a viral video showed him attempting to hit a man with his patrol car following a brief verbal confrontation. Officer Robert Parks faces multiple charges, including second-degree attempted murder and misconduct in office, and could face up to 65 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
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Baltimore commissioner suspends ‘police powers’ of officer seen attempting to hit man with squad car
Screenshots from a video uploaded to Tik Tok show an officer of the Baltimore Police Department running down a man in his squad car, ultimately crashing into private property.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Angel Reese walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15, 2025, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Meet the financial content creators making money management education accessible for all
With the growing Black-White wealth gap and diminishing federal job opportunities, financial literacy has become essential for Black Americans. Experts are increasingly using social media to provide practical advice on budgeting, saving and investing.
Posted inAfro Briefs
TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States after a federal ban was lifted by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to issue an executive order to grant a 90-day extension for ByteDance to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S. ban.
Posted inU.S. Government
Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company
The Supreme Court upheld a federal law banning TikTok beginning Jan. 19 unless it is sold by its China-based parent company, citing national security concerns, while President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to negotiate a solution and the administration of President Joe Biden has signaled it won’t enforce the law.
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Javion Magee, 21, found dead with rope around his neck in North Carolina
Javion Magee, a 21-year-old trucker, was found dead in Henderson, NC with a rope around his neck, and the investigation is being handled by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, who are treating it as a death without foul play.
Posted inWord In Black
Are Black teens safe with five hours of daily social media?
Research shows that teens who spend five or more hours on social media are more likely to suffer from mental health issues, and Black teens are more likely to experience online racial discrimination and suicidal ideation due to social media use.