we fight because we mustwe rise up because there is no other path to freedomexcept straight through the road of resistancebuilt by the hands of our oppressors By Karsonya (Kaye) […] The post Op-ed: NWSA Stands in Solidarity with Iranian Protestors appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
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By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Before 2015, Angela Wilson had never heard of Sotterley Plantation. Now a museum known as Historic Sotterley (Sotterley), […] The post Local residents connect to their ancestors, uncover family ties in St. Mary’s County, Md. appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, AFRO Managing Editor, dboulware@afro.com “Dorothy Scott. He said your name before I could ask.” Why would anyone get so excited at the sound of their […] The post Ties that bind: AFRO Managing Editor Dorothy S. Boulware connects with sibling appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com People have made powerful reconnections by “tracing their roots” over the years, but the process isn’t always straightforward. […] The post Six resources to help you trace your roots appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Courageous ancestors: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Thea Bowman honored with new films By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO As more true history is being uncovered these […] The post Documentaries on three powerful Black women reveal new facts appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer,Report for America Corps Member, msayle@safro.com Founded in 2003 by Dr. Rick Kittles and Gina Paige, African Ancestry is the largest database of African maternal […] The post Uncovering the roots: How African Americans are tracing their lineage using DNA appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
by MSR News Online It’s been two and a half years since the shocking death of George Floyd brought international renown to a little girl. Now that child is heading […] The post Girl who witnessed George Floyd’s killing releases book for his birthday appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Events to Celebrate Local Faith Institution’s Efforts to Promote Strong Voter Participation and Educate Voters on the Anti-Voting Law – SB 202 ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faith […] The post Faith Works Crisscrosses Georgia for Series of Get-Out-the-Vote Rallies to Promote Early Voting appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Grammy winner Chrisette Michele sent the packed house home buzzing following her dazzling performance to conclude the National Newspaper Publishers […] The post Chrisette Michele punctuates ‘Black Excellence’ at NNPA Leadership Awards appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .