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The German aristocrat connected to a plot to overthrow the government.
4 Charged With Corruption in Bribery Inquiry Linked to Qatar
The Belgian authorities announced other charges, including money laundering, in a case involving current and former members of the European Parliament.
AHVE releases hot new R&B single “Sandman”
Brooklyn, New York-native, AHVE (also known as Uriel Antonio Fox) has just released his hot new single and music video, “Sandman” on YouTube and all the usual streaming platforms. The music video was directed by Hitmakerchinx and the artist. AHVE, who also produced, edited and was film colorist working with assistant camera operator, Justin Kim.
Could Jim Crow achieve sainthood before the six worthy Black candidates-in waiting?
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Saint Jim Crow. How does that sound? Jim Crow was not a real human being. The name refers to White entertainers who used a stereotype of Blacks to denigrate people of color. The term evolved over time, eventually applying to the laws and customs that underpinned
Scott administration plans next steps: Study finds minority and women-owned businesses are underutilized in Baltimore City contracts
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration recently released the findings of the 2022 Disparity Study for the City of Baltimore, which was conducted by Tampa, Fla.-based MGT Consulting Group. This is the first time the study has been conducted since 2014 and much of the
First Black chair of Maryland’s Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee uses art to correct history
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Annapolis, Md. will experience even more representational shifts for the upcoming legislative session in January. Next month a portrait of young Thurgood Marshall, the Baltimore son who integrated the U.S. Supreme Court, will be installed thanks to Sen. William Smith (D-Md-20), chair of
Iran protests: Second execution carried out – BBC
Iran protests: Second execution carried out BBC Several Iranian protesters risk imminent execution, rights groups warn • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English Second Iranian detainee executed over alleged protest crime The Associated Press – en Español Execution of Iranian protestor may kick off even more violent regime crackdown Fox News Iran carries out second execution over anti-government protests Reuters
Sanders says Sinema ‘helped sabotage’ some of Congress’s key legislations – The Guardian US
Sanders says Sinema ‘helped sabotage’ some of Congress’s key legislations The Guardian US Sanders calls Sinema ‘corporate Democrat’ who ‘sabotaged’ legislation The Hill Sinema bemoans partisanship, wants to remove ‘poison’ from politics Business Insider Opinion: Arizona Democrats forced Sinema out of their party CNN Editorial: What does Sinema’s switch mean for Pennsylvanians? TribLIVE View Full Coverage on Google News
Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN’s Hero of the Year – CNN
Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN’s Hero of the Year CNN Watch the moment CNN’s 2022 Hero of the Year is announced CNN Photos: ‘CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute’ 2022 CNN Adam Scott, Naomi Campbell, Aubrey Plaza among the celebrities honoring this year’s CNN Heroes CNN View Full Coverage on Google News
Asian shares slump, dollar firms ahead of central bank rate hikes – Reuters.com
Asian shares slump, dollar firms ahead of central bank rate hikes Reuters.com Asia-Pacific markets, CPI data, Fed, Hang Seng Index CNBC Asian Markets Track Wall St Down On Inflation Fears Barron’s Asian markets extend Wall St losses; China COVID cases rise The Associated Press – en Español Asian shares fall, dollar firms ahead of central bank rate hikes By