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By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Under Armour the multi-billion dollar sports equipment company based in Baltimore revealed plans to downsize and consolidate its operation as the company and the nation continue to grapple with the coronavirus global pandemic. During a virtual press
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UMB brings horseback riding to West Baltimore | Afro
UMB’s Community Engagement Center Brings Free Horseback Riding Program to West Baltimore The University of Maryland, Baltimore is Partnering with City Ranch and the UM BioPark to Bring a Youth Horseback Riding Program to West Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD. – In partnership with City Ranch and the
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Critical race theory, aliens and domestic pranksters | Afro
By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Thirty years ago, there was an HBO movie titled “Comic Slop” that included a wicked segment, “Space Traders.” Aliens entered earth’s atmosphere and broadcast this message to America: We will clean up your pollution and balance your budgets if you give us
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Commentary: Lady Day, “Strange Fruit" and the Test of Time | Afro
By Carole Boston Weatherford Lady Day, “Strange Fruit' and the Test of Time When Billie Holiday released “Strange Fruit” in 1939, Time magazine panned the song. But not before dissing the 24-year-old singer. The music critic went from body-shaming her for not dieting to claiming that she chose the
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Philip, defined by role of husband to British queen, dies | Afro
By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was
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Who won? Earth Wind & Fire ‘Verzuz’ The Isley Brothers | Afro
Resurrection Sunday ended with smooth tunes and lots of grooves in a Verzuz battle with two legendary groups with decades worth of hits. The elements of Earth, Wind & Fire and the Isley Brothers went head to head in an iconic battle that people from every generation appreciated. This time, the show
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Jamye Wooten | Afro
By Carl Thomas Special to the AFRO While many define wealth in regards to the assets they have, Jamye Wooten’s work allows for people to examine African American wealth with a philosophy of giving back, collecting money, and keeping money within the Black community.  Wooten has been a trusted
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Facebook Journalism Project Accelerator participants announced | Afro
30 North American Newsrooms Join the Facebook Accelerator David Grant Facebook Accelerator Program Manager Dorrine Mendoza Local News Partnerships We are thrilled to announce 30 news organizations joining the Facebook Journalism Project’s Accelerator programs for reader revenue in North
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Victim, advocate raises awareness of sexual violence | Afro
By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and though that’s a good thing, it can have certain pitfalls. According to sexual assault victim and advocate Jennifer Storm, celebrating the survivors of sexual abuse can be triggering or traumatizing for
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Darryl Strawberry tells Black Press how everyone can make a turnaround in life | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Just as it did when he first arrived in the major leagues 38 years ago, Darryl Strawberry’s name evokes awe. His picture-perfect left-handed swing that launched 335 home runs and drove 1,000 RBIs, remains one of
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The police killing of Ma’Khia Bryant raises the same questions | Afro
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com As millions celebrated disgraced former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being led out of a courtroom in handcuffs after being convicted of the murder of George Floyd, in Columbus, Ohio, a Black teenage girl was being gunned down by a White
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The Wilberforce Imperative: Enriching the Lives of Our Students | Afro
By Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard I am the 22nd president  of Wilberforce University, this nation’s oldest, private HBCU that was founded, owned and operated by people of African descent. Wilberforce University occupies a rare place as the first among a group of institutions called HBCUs with a special
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Biden nominates five Blacks to serve in judicial seats on the federal court | Afro
THE CHICAGO CRUSADER — In a statement, Biden emphasized diversity in his nominations for lifetime appointments. “This trailblazing slate of nominees draws from the very best and brightest minds of the American legal profession. Each is deeply qualified and prepared to deliver justice faithfully
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Atlanta mayor will not seek re-election | Afro
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com A stunning announcement by a rising star in the Democratic Party has sent shockwaves throughout the Georgia political arena, reverberating around the nation. Atlanta Mayor Keshia Lance Bottoms announced May 6 that she would not seek re-election. She
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AFRO History: Gloria sees trouble | Afro
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Rankin Celebrates 125 Years | Afro
THE AFRO — In 2020, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel will celebrate its 125th year of serving as a spiritual, historical and cultural center on Howard University’s campus.  Built between the years of 1894 and 1895, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel has served as a pillar of truth, service and a spiritual
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Editorial: The Verdict, The Nation, and Us | Afro
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint The conviction of Derek Chauvin on all three counts in the death of George Floyd represents a much needed breeze of change, but it is neither the storm or whirlwind needed to correct the malignant, cancerous attitude of law
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TeleHelp 24/7 helps HBCU students address mental health issues | Afro
By Mark Gray Zenger News College is often seen as some of the best years of young people’s lives. However, that changed in 2020 with COVID-19. The pandemic meant students struggled to balance personal anxiety and their college studies. Many were forced to return home after living on campus, and to
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Maryland ranks fourth for worst robocalls | Afro
By Nicole Batey Special to the AFRO Have you ever received a call from someone claiming that you need to renew your car warranty? The problem is you no longer even own that vehicle. You, my friend, have just received a robocall.  A spam robocall is an unsolicited call to your phone that is
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The American Jobs Plan | Afro
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Last week President Joe Biden unveiled the “American Jobs Plan,” a $2.3 trillion infrastructure investment plan to revitalize America over eight years.  The Jobs Plan proposes crucial investments in long-neglected parts of our economy. It is designed to give people the
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Letter to the Editor: D.C. needs to be a state | Afro
Submitted by Nathaniel Russell To the Editor: No taxation without representation. It’s one of the key reasons why America fought for its independence. So why do we continue to tax Washington, D.C. residents without giving them proper representation in Congress? The population of D.C. is comparable
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Children’s Defense Fund preparing to open summer Freedom Schools | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Children’s Defense Fund has always lived by the motto that children are the future. As young people of color are the majority of youth in America, the nonprofit organization is ramping up its Freedom Schools
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What is the greatest wealth in your life? | Afro
If health is wealth, surely relationships and friends are wealth; and if so, definitely family members are wealth. All of these people and factors contribute to the quality of our existence on this planet. But we must have money, and more than bill-paying, retail therapy, lottery losing money. We
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters leads powerful women’s coalition in support of Heather Hutt for assembly | Afro
By Sentinel News Service via NNPA Revered United States Representative Maxine Waters announces support of Heather Hutt in AD-54 Special Election Contest Heather Hutt, former California State Director for then-U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, earned a high-profile and powerful endorsement from United
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We Broke Up Film Review | Afro
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic Make up or break up. What will they do? This film’s title points in one direction. However, what’s to come will keep audiences guessing. And as they wonder, they’ll experience the complexities of a relationship that is being tested.   It’s often said that
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Maryland General Assembly comes through with police reform | Afro
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Police reform in Maryland is now the law of the land, thanks to the Maryland General Assembly’s quick action, April 10, to overturn vetoes by Governor Larry Hogan on key measures of the Maryland Police Accountability Act and a related law enforcement measure
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U.S. Supreme Court sounds ready to pay student athletes | Afro
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The business of college sports, which includes millions in television contracts and sponsorships, resulting in a world of lucrative payouts for everyone other than the players, may have met its match in U.S. Supreme Court. By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor @LVBurke
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Amazon donates 10k to support Duncan Street Miracle Garden | Afro
By AFRO Staff A miracle is truly coming to the New Broadway East Community’s Duncan Street Miracle Garden. Amazon is donating $10,000 toward the garden’s 2021 planting season including new farming equipment and community garden programs. In the era of COVID-19, when many families struggle to secure
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Ben Crump: `Black America's attorney general' | Afro
By Aaron Morrison and John Seewer The Associated Press Ben Crump, the Rev. Al Sharpton says, is 'Black America's attorney general.' In less than a decade, the Florida-based attorney has become the voice for the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd - Black
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The state of Black entrepreneurship - a conversation with Tosh Ernest, head of Wealth, Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Afro
Tosh Ernest, head of Wealth, Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Last year between February and April alone, the U.S. lost 440,000 Black-owned businesses. What made these firms so vulnerable? The unfortunate reality is that far too many Black-owned businesses entered this crisis
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