Your Tuesday Briefing: Britain Buries Queen Elizabeth II
Plus a preview of the U.N. General Assembly and growing nuclear fears in Ukraine.
Earthquake Shakes Mexico on Anniversary of 2 Major Temblors
The magnitude 7.6 earthquake, centered near the boundary of Colima and Michoacan states, killed at least one person. It came on the same day as devastating quakes in 1985 and 2017.
Windsor, Queen’s Final Resting Place, Has a Long Association With Her
Queen Elizabeth spent much time as the castle outside London. Her husband is also buried there.
Thousands Gather in Hyde Park to Watch Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the park in central London to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service.
Crowd Gathers in Hyde Park to View the Queen’s Funeral
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Hyde Park in central London to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service, video of which was displayed on large screens.
Black America and the American Dream
By Janis Ware, Word In Black Growing up in the segregated South, the family was my world. And that extension of my family included neighbors, teachers, administrators, and preachers. These […] The post Black America and the American Dream appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Biden has power to impose rent control, say housing advocates
By Meir Rinde, Shelterforce Progressive advocacy groups are calling on the Biden administration to impose rent control on tens of millions of homes in response to soaring rent increases. With […] The post Biden has power to impose rent control, say housing advocates appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils $10M plan to increase Black homeownership
By Jamila Bey, Word In Black Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $10 million Black Homeownership Fund this year as part of the District’s 2023 budget that seeks to tackle long […] The post Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils $10M plan to increase Black homeownership appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Black DMV homeowners ban together to build equity
By Aja Beckham, Word In Black Ownership Matters, a collective of Black homeowners, established a tradition to gather for an annual photoshoot on June 18 in front of Fredrick Douglass’s […] The post Black DMV homeowners ban together to build equity appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Skewed figure: how biased appraisals are underestimating the value of Black homes
Baltimore couple’s home rises nearly $300,000 in value after White colleague stands in for appraisal By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business WriterReport for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com and Kara Thompson, Special to […] The post Skewed figure: how biased appraisals are underestimating the value of Black homes appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .