The Dessert-First Author Whose Books Defined Canada’s Treats
Jean Paré, the prolific, self-published cookbook writer, died last month in Alberta. Her unfussy recipes found an audience with millions of Canadians.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
R&B music for winter parties: How to create a festive atmosphere?
When setting the mood at a winter party, few genres can match the versatility and emotional depth of R&B. From smooth, soulful ballads to upbeat … The post R&B music for winter parties: How to create a festive atmosphere? appeared first on Singersroom.com.
Registration open for 2023 BEYA STEM Conference
By Lango Deen, U.S. Black Engineer and Information, Technology Magazine The Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Conference will return to the nation’s capital for the 37th annual celebration of excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Career Communications Group’s US Black Engineer magazine is partnering once again with the Council of Engineering
Outgoing president of National Black Caucus of State Legislators reflects on time in office
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Rep. Billy Mitchell from the state of Georgia’s 88th District, is the outgoing president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). He has served as its 14th president. Rep. Laura Hall will assume his post at the end of this month as the 15th president of
Some lesser-known, yet still powerful, MLK quotes
The Detroit Walk to Freedom took place on June 23, 1963 in Detroit, Mich. (Photo by Wayne University) By Aswad Walker, The Defender Network The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prolific speaker, meaning he has a litany of speeches given over his years in the public eye that go far beyond the
The movement continues: we still ‘have a dream’
Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher By Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, AFRO Publisher In 1963, the AFRO meticulously chronicled the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his now-famous “I Have A Dream Speech.” As more than 240,000 people of all races and creeds prepared
Keith Davis Jr. freed, new Baltimore City State’s Attorney drops all charges
By AFRO Staff Keith Davis Jr. is finally a free man. Today, newly sworn-in Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced that he has dismissed all pending charges against Keith Davis Jr. Davis was shot by police in a West Baltimore garage in June 2015 after being chased by officers who accused him of a
MLK Day brings opportunities to volunteer on annual Day of Service
By AFRO Staff According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, “taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday that is also designated by Congress as a national day of service – a ‘day on, not a day
Iran executes British-Iranian national, UK condemns ‘barbaric’ act – Reuters.com
Iran executes British-Iranian national, UK condemns ‘barbaric’ act Reuters.com Iran executes dual British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari CNN Alireza Akbari: Iran executes British-Iranian dual national BBC Iran executes Alireza Akbari for being a British Spy | World News | English News | WION WION Iran and Britain’s history of strained relations Reuters.com View Full Coverage on Google News