Who Is Valery Gerasimov, the New Head of Russia’s War Effort in Ukraine?
In a statement announcing the general’s new appointment, Russia’s defense ministry hinted at a renewed campaign in Ukraine.
Russia Replaces Commander for Ukraine War, as Signs of Dissension Grow
Allies of President Vladimir V. Putin contradicted each other about battlefield progress, as a war command shake-up put another Kremlin loyalist in charge.
Navalny’s Wife Pleads for Medical Treatment for Jailed Husband
Yulia Navalny said that her ailing husband, Aleksei Navalny, was being held in a small cell with a sicker person to infect him, and was not allowed to lie down throughout the day despite having a fever.
36 Hours in Nevis: Things to Do and See
With its unspoiled beaches and slo-mo vibe, Nevis is the less developed and serene Caribbean many visitors crave.
Your Thursday Briefing
Aides have found more files retained by President Biden dating from his vice presidency.
Evolution of a man: how Martin Luther King Jr. changed over time and inspired the next generation of leaders
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Freeman Hrabowski’s first memory of Martin Luther King Jr. dates back to when he was 12 years old. The former president of University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), was inspired into action after hearing the activist speak about the importance of children participating in protests, so the country
Business Partners and Father-Daughter Duo Find Success with Turo
By Turo As a loving father of eight children, Bradford Phillips has always been committed to supporting and guiding his family. He was an unconditional provider and protector, dedicating all of his resources to ensure the joy, safety, and comfort of his children. The Phillips family, like many families in the Black community, were hit
Octavia Spencer shines bright, gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
By AFRO Staff As a young woman, Octavia Spencer drove from Alabama to California with $3,000, a 48-inch TV, a suitcase and “a heart filled with dreams.” A quarter-century later, the award-winning actress realized another of those dreams when she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “To be forever cemented in the
IBW 21st Century Announces State of the Black World Conference V in Baltimore
By: DaQuan Lawrence, Ph.D. Candidate at Howard University Dr. Ron Daniels, president of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) and convener of the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC), announced and provided a preview of the upcoming State of the Black World Conference V in a press conference convened by IBW at
Editorial submission by Congresswoman Alma Adams
By Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. Being the first is a solemn responsibility. I would know as the first Black woman elected to the Greensboro City School Board, and as the first Black woman to represent Charlotte and the Piedmont in Congress. When you’re the first woman, first African American