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Dark projections for Russia’s energy industry.
The United States also announced sanctions on Iran’s intelligence services, seeking to punish foreign governments for detention of Americans by cutting off access to the international financial system.
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com President Biden has officially announced his bid for re-election in 2024. Political analysts had believed Biden would originally announce his run during his impassioned 2023 State of the Union address, but on April 25, he released a campaign video of the announcement on YouTube. “When I ran for
By AmNews Staff Reports, New York Amsterdam News The African American Mayors Association held its ninth annual conference April 19-21 in Washington, D.C. Under the conference theme “Our Mayors Our Cities: The Catalyst for Equitable and Inclusive Growth,” participants talked about the future of leadership, change, and growth in cities across America. This year’s conference was historic
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By The Defender News Service Simone Biles is married. The Olympic gymnast married NFL player Jonathan Owens. The 26-year-old announced the exciting news on social media on Saturday. The pair was first romantically linked in 2020 after meeting on a dating app. More than one year after announcing their engagement, the Olympian, 26, and football
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff A fresh perspective has arrived at The AFRO-American Newspapers. Ashleigh Fields has been named the new assistant editor, bringing new ideas to the oldest Black-owned business in Maryland. Fields’ passion for Black media is one she’s been pursuing throughout her entire college tenure. The North Carolina native is a graduating
By Corinne DorseySpecial to the AFRO Howard University held a moderated discussion on April 13 focused on helping Black women in media achieve success. The event, titled the “Black Women Empowerment Panel and Expo,” was part of the annual Springfest event in Cramton Auditorium. The event showcased the diversity and depth of Black women’s experiences
Montana Transgender Legislator Is Doing Her Job From a Capitol Hallway The New York Times Montana Republicans bar transgender lawmaker from House floor for rest of session PBS NewsHour Trans Montana state lawmaker Zooey Zephyr banned from House floor NBC News Another GOP-led statehouse cancels dissent Los Angeles Times Montana House Republicans ban Rep. Zooey Zephyr from House chamber
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