South African Villagers Win Suit to Halt Shell’s Oil Exploration
A judicial panel ruled the energy giant had not properly consulted local communities, possibly setting a broader precedent for challenges to offshore drilling activities.
Iran Seizes, Then Releases Two U.S. Drones, Officials Say
The Navy called a similar incident this week “flagrant” and “unwarranted.”
John Podesta to Oversee $370 Billion in U.S. Climate Spending
Mr. Podesta, a Democratic stalwart, will oversee $370 billion in clean energy investments. Gina McCarthy, the president’s domestic climate adviser, is stepping down.
Gina McCarthy, Biden’s Top Climate Adviser, to Step Down Sept. 16
As the country’s first national climate adviser, Ms. McCarthy helped seed climate policy throughout the federal government.
Join Al Gore and John Kerry for a Times Climate Event
How does climate change exacerbate other global challenges? Join us remotely or in person for our climate event series, with an upcoming gathering in New York in September.
Afro e-Edition 09-02-2022
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Battling Black and Brown youth suicide rates
By Ariama C. Long, New York Amsterdam News New York City Councilmember Rita Joseph has introduced a bill to address the rise of suicide rates among Black girls and boys, […] The post Battling Black and Brown youth suicide rates appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
MPT to highlight Black excellence with 2022 HBCU Week
By Tinashe ChingarandeSpecial to the AFROtchingarande@afro.com Maryland Public Television (MPT) will highlight the achievements of historically Black colleges and universities through a week-long programming initiative. The first television segment will […] The post MPT to highlight Black excellence with 2022 HBCU Week appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
‘EtymologyRules: Back to Basics’ helps learners improve literacy skills by teaching the origin and history of words
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, 54 percent of adults, nearly 130 million people, aged […] The post ‘EtymologyRules: Back to Basics’ helps learners improve literacy skills by teaching the origin and history of words appeared first on AFRO American
Biden honors NNPA CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and others with Lifetime Achievement Award
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior, National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia NNPA NEWSWIRE– National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Ed.D. has received the President Joseph […] The post Biden honors NNPA CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and others with Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .