By Black Press USA Beyoncé’s new album, “Renaissance,” has taken the world by storm as expected, with a healthy helping of Chicago house music and classic 1970s disco. The album […] The post Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ album breaks records appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Ben Finley, The Associated Press A former police officer in Virginia should not be criminally charged but should be investigated for potential civil rights violations after he pepper-sprayed, struck, […] The post No charges for officer who pepper-sprayed Army lieutenant appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The 39th Annual National Night out celebration was a mellow event this year at the Kennedy Recreation Center in the Shaw Historic District in […] The post MELLOW 39th ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT in D.C. AFTER MULTPLE SHOOTINGS ROCKED THE CITYs appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor August equals Tax Free weeks and weekends across the US. This weekend, Northern Virginia is your destination for tax-free savings. Virginia’s Tax Free Weekend […] The post It’s Tax Free Weekend in Virginia: August 5-7 appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Ayodele Ayoola, AFRO Editorial Intern Chelsea Coffin joined the D.C. Policy Center in 2017 as the Director of the Education Policy Initiative, which seeks to use new data and […] The post Q&A:Tackling the achievement gap with Chelsea Coffin, director of Education Policy at D.C. Policy Center appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afrocom The Transform Lexington Market project has been underway since 2019, and soon, the new South Market and open-air, […] The post Inside look: the AFRO speaks with Black businesses inside Baltimore’s new and improved Lexington Market appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Before London native Chukes Okoro traveled to the states for a job opportunity, he expected America to be […] The post Okoro Development revitalizes west side of Downtown Baltimore with team of minority professionals appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Aram Goudsouzian, Spokesman-Recorder On May 1, 1968, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to another NBA championship, triumphing over the rival Los Angeles Lakers. But this time Russell was […] The post Bill Russell’s legacy of NBA championships and his fight for equal rights appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff Democratic nominee for governor Wes Moore enjoyed a string of community events on Aug. 2 as he made his rounds to community organizations hosting National Night Out […] The post Wes Moore enjoys National Night Out with Black Greek organizations as Democratic nominee for governor appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps member As the Jan 6. special committee closes in on Donald Trump, the former president is now trying to blame […] The post Trump blames D.C. Mayor Bowser for Capitol insurrection and other news on Jan. 6 hearings appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .