White House to Host France’s Macron in Biden’s First State Visit
After months of pandemic-related disruptions to President Biden’s diplomatic calendar, the White House is set to welcome the French president in December.
China’s Fishing Operations Raise Alarms Worldwide
With its own coastal waters depleted, China has built a global fishing operation unmatched by any other country.
Canada Is Removing Strict Covid-19 Restrictions for Travelers
After two and a half years, Canada is dropping its remaining restrictions, including testing and quarantine requirements, effective Oct. 1.
Strong Dollar Is Good for the US but Bad for the World
The Federal Reserve may have no choice but to wage a relentless inflation fight, but countries rich and poor are feeling the pain of plunging currencies.
Recruitment Officer Wounded in Russian Draft Office Shooting
A gunman opened fire at a draft office in a Siberian town, in what is believed to be the first attack on a military recruitment center since February to result in serious injury.
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra celebrate the site and sounds of music
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., Special to the AFRO The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore celebrated its 40th birthday on Sept. 17. A packed […] The post Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra celebrate the site and sounds of music appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Congressman Kweisi Mfume and Senator Ben Cardin band together to introduce the National Council on African American History and Culture Act
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member tmcqueen@afro.com Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) introduced new legislation to further in-depth representation and conservation of Black history and culture […] The post Congressman Kweisi Mfume and Senator Ben Cardin band together to introduce the National Council on African American History and Culture Act appeared
Community leaders highlight the urgent need to provide mental health support for Black men and boys
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO “Who else’s son has to die before we see the urgency in the Black and Brown male agenda?” That was the question posed […] The post Community leaders highlight the urgent need to provide mental health support for Black men and boys appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund will support new developments in diverse and historically significant communities of color
By BlackPressUSA Amazon recently announced a commitment of $147 million to create and preserve 1,260 affordable housing units in six of Washington, D.C.’s eight wards and nearby Maryland and Virginia […] The post Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund will support new developments in diverse and historically significant communities of color appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
#FaithWorks: Black Girls Vote honors ladies in ministry
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO, mcoleman@afro.com The Baltimore-based organization, Black Girls Vote, hosted its first Ladies in Ministry Luncheon on Sept. 17, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. […] The post #FaithWorks: Black Girls Vote honors ladies in ministry appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .