By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com President Biden has officially announced his bid for re-election in 2024. Political analysts had believed Biden would originally announce his run during his impassioned 2023 State of the Union address, but on April 25, he released a campaign video of the announcement on YouTube. “When I ran for
By AmNews Staff Reports, New York Amsterdam News The African American Mayors Association held its ninth annual conference April 19-21 in Washington, D.C. Under the conference theme “Our Mayors Our Cities: The Catalyst for Equitable and Inclusive Growth,” participants talked about the future of leadership, change, and growth in cities across America. This year’s conference was historic
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By Erv DyerSenior EditorNew Pittsburgh Courier Herbert P. Douglas Jr., the oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist—and a University of Pittsburgh alumnus who served on its Board of Trustees and was later named an emeritus trustee—died Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was 101. “In every role that he filled, as an aspiring athlete from Hazelwood, as
By The Defender News Service Simone Biles is married. The Olympic gymnast married NFL player Jonathan Owens. The 26-year-old announced the exciting news on social media on Saturday. The pair was first romantically linked in 2020 after meeting on a dating app. More than one year after announcing their engagement, the Olympian, 26, and football
On April 25 legendary activist, actor and singer Harry Belafonte died at 96 years of age. Belafonte was the first Black man to win an Emmy award (left), he was very active in the Civil Right Movement. Belafonte was married three times and had two children with his first wife Marguerite Byrd, and two with
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer The fifth annual AFRO High Tea was held in Baltimore on April 22. Maryland’s finest came together for a sold out event that was held at Martin’s West. Women adorned large hats, lacy gloves in a display of divine femininity, and men donned their best suits and ties. The
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff A fresh perspective has arrived at The AFRO-American Newspapers. Ashleigh Fields has been named the new assistant editor, bringing new ideas to the oldest Black-owned business in Maryland. Fields’ passion for Black media is one she’s been pursuing throughout her entire college tenure. The North Carolina native is a graduating
By Corinne DorseySpecial to the AFRO Howard University held a moderated discussion on April 13 focused on helping Black women in media achieve success. The event, titled the “Black Women Empowerment Panel and Expo,” was part of the annual Springfest event in Cramton Auditorium. The event showcased the diversity and depth of Black women’s experiences