A Photographer Who Has Always Worked on a Large Scale Goes Even Bigger
Edward Burtynsky has turned his 40 years spent documenting humanity’s effects on the planet into a multimedia show.
Ukraine’s Children Bear Burdens of War: Photos
Summer for Ukraine’s children means sunshine and swimming, but also long hours in bomb shelters and mine-safety training. A photographer captured their days in Kyiv for The New York Times.
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 .
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 .
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 .