Afro e-Edition 07-08-2022
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#WordinBlack: Why many Black teachers likely won’t return to the classroom
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black Even though school has been out for a few weeks, Monise Seward is still tired. Though she’s working night hours at a part-time job […] The post #WordinBlack: Why many Black teachers likely won’t return to the classroom appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Denzel Washington and Simone Biles among 17 Medal of Freedom honorees
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern On Thursday, July 7, President Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans in a formal ceremony at the White House. “We strive […] The post Denzel Washington and Simone Biles among 17 Medal of Freedom honorees appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Baltimore City faces a shortage of election judges for the July 19 primary election
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO As the date for in-person voting in the Maryland Primary Election slated for July 19 rapidly approaches, area election officials are working […] The post Baltimore City faces a shortage of election judges for the July 19 primary election appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
#WordinBlack: Here’s what you need to know about critical race theory
By Maya Pottiger, Word In Black The term “critical race theory” has been in the news a lot lately. If you’re confused about what it means – or too afraid […] The post #WordinBlack: Here’s what you need to know about critical race theory appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — July 08, 2022
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Maryland suspends “good and substantial reason” requirement for concealed carry after Supreme Court ruling, local leaders respond
By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO The court exercised its federal power to uphold Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights Marylanders who want to conceal a weapon no longer have […] The post Maryland suspends “good and substantial reason” requirement for concealed carry after Supreme Court ruling, local leaders respond appeared first on AFRO American
Op-ed: Maybe The Third Time’s The Charm
By Rev. Dr. K. A. Slayton There’s a familiar saying that suggests, maybe “the third time’s a charm.” While it’s still a very popular idiom in our Western culture it […] The post Op-ed: Maybe The Third Time’s The Charm appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Golden agers, seniors, and elders week
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Basketball icon Muggsy Bogues returns home for a book signing
By Demetrius Dillard, Special to the AFRO Basketball legend, philanthropist and author, Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues released a new autobiography chronicling some of his life’s most memorable moments entitled “Muggsy: My […] The post Basketball icon Muggsy Bogues returns home for a book signing appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .