The four siblings had been missing after a plane they were traveling in crashed in the Colombian rainforest in May. Rescuers first found the bodies of the three adults who died in the crash, and then launched a search for the children.
Melissa Kirsch takes a look at some of the big books coming this summer.
By Reuben Greene On the balmy evening of May 24, the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Brown Lecture Series experienced a remarkable convergence of literary brilliance and thought-provoking conversation. Stacey Abrams, acclaimed author and politician, took the stage to share her perspective and history as a writer. Abrams was joined by Karsonya Wise Whitehead, host of
By The Associated Press Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or cookouts.
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore recently committed $15 million to Lendistry, a minority-led community development financial institution (CDFI). The company aims to provide capital to the small businesses of Maryland. With the funds, Lendistry will be able to deploy loans of up to $350,000 to small business owners who are
By AFRO Staff An arrest has been made in the killing of a Florida Black woman, allegedly shot dead as she attempted to address an altercation that occurred between her children and a neighbor. “We have arrested 58-year-old Susan Lorincz for the killing of Ms. Ajike Owens,” announced Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods. “My detectives
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Renowned scholar and activist Cornel West, Ph.D, has declared his candidacy for president of the United States of America. West announced that he will enter the race under the banner of the People’s Party on June 5. In a compelling video shared on Twitter, West