Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.-01) becomes the first Black representative of Rhode Island on Nov. 13. He succeeds former Rep. David Cicilline who resigned from Congress on May 31 to lead the Rhode Island Foundation as CEO. (AP Photo via Providence Journal/Kris Craig) By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Following a special election in Rhode
(HAMPTON, Va.) — Aspiring Hollywood screenwriters, television and film producers, directors and actors at Hampton University will no longer find themselves “California dreaming.” Through Dean Julia Wilson’s strategic outreach and leadership prowess, Hampton students will now be able to access Hollywood. Wilson recently returned from Los Angeles after being selected for an Alex Trebek
This year, the AFRO asked readers and supporters to submit information about the veterans in their lives and why they choose to honor them. Black veterans and their experiences are vital pieces of our nation’s history and we’re honored to highlight their stories. We thank our veterans for their bravery, their sacrifice and most importantly
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Almost seven months of war between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group have left a wave of destruction with over half the population in need of humanitarian aid and raised fears of a repeat of the deadly ethnic conflict in Darfur 20 years
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – FBI agents confiscated electronic devices belonging to New York City Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week, intensifying a criminal inquiry into potential collaboration with the Turkish government, among others, in an alleged scheme to funnel funds into Adams’ 2021 campaign coffers. According to
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BTST Services long-time owners and operators Chris Simon and Jada McCray. (Courtesy Photo) By Special Press Release BTST Services (BTST) is pleased to announce an investment by Webster Equity Partners (Webster). BTST will be the initial pillar organization for Webster’s new Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) platform. The investment in BTST is in support of
The founding of Afro Charities, Inc., 1963 (L to R) John H Murphy III, President; James D. Williams; Moses J. Newsom; Cliff W. Mackey; and Mrs. Elizabeth M. Phillips, Secretary and Treasurer. By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO November 15 marked the 60th anniversary of Afro Charities, a nonprofit partner to the AFRO American
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com State Del. Michael J. Rogers (D-Md.-32), State Sen. Michael A. Jackson (D-Md.-27) and Del. Edith J. Patterson (D-Md.-28) were all honored at the Maryland Military Coalition’s (MMC) 2023 Legislator of the Year Award Luncheon at the Naval Academy Club on Nov. 1. The MMC, an armed services advocacy