How Argentines Cope With Inflation That’s 64% and Rising
With the world grappling with rising prices, a tour through Argentina reveals that years of inflation can give rise to a truly bizarre economy.
Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ album breaks records
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 .
No charges for officer who pepper-sprayed Army lieutenant
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 .
MELLOW 39th ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT in D.C. AFTER MULTPLE SHOOTINGS ROCKED THE CITYs
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 .
It’s Tax Free Weekend in Virginia: August 5-7
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 .
Q&A:Tackling the achievement gap with Chelsea Coffin, director of Education Policy at D.C. Policy Center
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 .
Inside look: the AFRO speaks with Black businesses inside Baltimore’s new and improved Lexington Market
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 .
Okoro Development revitalizes west side of Downtown Baltimore with team of minority professionals
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 .
Bill Russell’s legacy of NBA championships and his fight for equal rights
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 .
Wes Moore enjoys National Night Out with Black Greek organizations as Democratic nominee for governor
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 .