Protests Surge in Iran as Crackdown Escalates
Dozens have reportedly been killed by security forces as demonstrations continue to spread across Iran. Protests began after Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the morality police.
Protests in Russia Against Putin’s Mobilization Policy Continue
Demonstrations against President Vladimir V. Putin’s “partial mobilization” policy continued, despite the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent.
Ukraine Fights to Reclaim Territory as Russia Holds Annexation Referendums
Ukraine’s president has urged citizens to resist the Russians in occupied territories, where voting is underway in what Western officials have called “sham” referendums on joining Russia.
‘Somebody Planted the Guns’: In Canada, a Raided, Distrusting Village Blames the Police
When a cache of weapons was found in a tiny Canadian village that has become a symbol of the far right, it didn’t take long for new conspiracy theories to start circulating.
Why Iranians Are Protesting Once Again
Amid growing repression, a sickly economy and bleak prospects, the death of one young woman was all it took.
Realtors Row: Black realtors weigh in on why they joined the industry
By Special to the AFRO Before opening her Baltimore boutique real estate brokerage, Missy Conway was an actuary for an insurance company. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she came to […] The post Realtors Row: Black realtors weigh in on why they joined the industry appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Baltimore accountant Arnold Williams honored with International Economic Development Council’s Citizen Leadership Award
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Baltimore native Arnold Williams, managing director and founding partner of Abrams, Foster, Nole & Williams Public Accounting (PA), […] The post Baltimore accountant Arnold Williams honored with International Economic Development Council’s Citizen Leadership Award appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Livingstone College’s Board of Trustees chooses the Rev. Dr. Anthony Davis as 13th President
In a meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Board of Trustees of Livingstone College elected Rev. Dr. Anthony Davis as the historic institution’s 13th president. Davis is the 1st […] The post Livingstone College’s Board of Trustees chooses the Rev. Dr. Anthony Davis as 13th President appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
New festival, Charm City Live, debuts in Baltimore
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO Mayor Brandon M. Scott and and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) are hosting Charm City Live, a one-day fall celebration, highlighting […] The post New festival, Charm City Live, debuts in Baltimore appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Realtors Row: Black realtors weigh in on why they joined the industry
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com and Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO The real estate industry is an ever-growing industry. While selling and […] The post Realtors Row: Black realtors weigh in on why they joined the industry appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .