Floods Inundate Communities In Northern Italy
Thousands of people have been evacuated amid the deadly flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
1923: Germany Seizes French Plane
Paris claimed a violation of the Treaty of Versailles after the German authorities impounded an aircraft that been forced to land outside Nuremberg because of engine trouble.
A South Korean Poet’s Work Honors Cats
The South Korean writer Hwang In-suk feeds stray cats on late-night walks through Seoul. The routine informs her poems about loneliness and impermanence.
Zelensky to Attend G7 Meeting in Japan
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Liz Truss, Britain’s Briefest Prime Minister, Meets Taiwan’s Leader
Liz Truss, the former British prime minister, met Taiwan’s leader, who has sought to push back against China’s efforts to isolate the island democracy.
Above and beyond: remembering Mrs. Paysour and the many educators who propelled us to greatness
By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO July 10, 1994 Dear Frances, Having just checked the calendar, I am amazed that it has been almost two months since I requested and received your address from Bernardine. When she happened to mention your name, I explained to her that I have been sharing “My Treasure
Local band director Jared Perry named Baltimore City Teacher of the Year
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Jared Perry is still riding on the wave of emotions that come with being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award for the Baltimore City Public Schools System. Perry is the band director and arts team lead at the historic Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts.
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Looking through biographies of state legislators, you’ll see various paths and journeys to a career in policy-making. While some elected officials pursued careers as lawyers or became business owners prior to their time in office, others –well before their titles as senators and delegates– answered the call to
Health Savings Account 101: Everything You Need to Know
Photo: makslab via 123RF A health savings account, or HSA, can be an invaluable tool to help you save for unexpected medical expenses and lower your taxable income. Many employers offer HSA options, but it can be challenging to know what’s right for your financial goals and what you can qualify for. Today, we’ll cover all
Beyond the Natural Foundation Offers Summer Camp to Teach Baltimore Youth Positive Self-Expression Through Music While Reducing Summer Learning Loss
BALTIMORE – With summer right around the corner and parents trying to find fun, affordable things for their children to do, one nonprofit in Baltimore has the answer – and it’s through music, art, academics and nature exploration. Beyond the Natural Foundation is offering a summer camp for students in grades 2 through 7 where they will