China’s Covid-Testing Strategy Comes Under Strain
Bills are piling up and infections are spreading, yet there are no signs that Beijing plans to rethink a cornerstone of its pandemic policy.
Biden’s National Security Strategy Focuses on China, Russia and Democracy at Home
The document, which every new administration is required to issue, was delayed last winter as it became clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was imminent.
The 2022 Living Planet Index Is Out. Here’s How to Understand It.
The latest update to an important assessment found that populations had declined by an average of 69 percent since 1970. But that might not mean what you think.
Ukraine Offensive Will Push Through Winter, US Defense Chief Says
The “deliberate cruelty” of Russia’s latest bombardment has made the West more determined to help Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Western Nations Rush Defensive Systems to Ukraine to Counter Russian Missiles
Even with Soviet-era defensive weapons, the Ukrainians have been more than holding their own, but this week’s barrage prompted calls to better equip them.
Four-time Grammy-nominated artist Oleta Adams to perform at The Weinberg Center
By Beverly Richards, Special to the AFRO Q: Tell me about your musical upbringing and how it influenced your sound. A: My great-uncle raised me, and he was a Southern […] The post Four-time Grammy-nominated artist Oleta Adams to perform at The Weinberg Center appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Op-ed: Defeat the Fox 45 Attack on Baltimore – Vote Against Question K
By Special to the AFRO For a decade, Baltimore has suffered from too much turnover among its elected and administrative officials. In the last ten years, we have had four […] The post Op-ed: Defeat the Fox 45 Attack on Baltimore – Vote Against Question K appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Black women and reproductive freedom meet a crossroad in the fight for abortion rights
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Planned Parenthood is doing the extra work to make it known that Black women are at the heart of the fight for reproductive freedom. Planned […] The post Black women and reproductive freedom meet a crossroad in the fight for abortion rights appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Congresswoman Norton seeks to address D.C. judicial vacancies
By The Washington Informer D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is not happy that the U.S. Senate adjourned until Nov. 14 without addressing the problem of judicial vacancies in the District […] The post Congresswoman Norton seeks to address D.C. judicial vacancies appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Members of UN General Assembly call attention to Africa and HBCUs
By DaQuan Lawrence, Politics Reporter, Howard University The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recently held the first in-person session since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Officials arrived on Sept. 13 at […] The post Members of UN General Assembly call attention to Africa and HBCUs appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .