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PRESS ROOM: National Black Farmers Association launches #SupportBlackFarmers petition urging White House to stop menthol ban

WASHINGTON—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Founded by John Boyd Jr., a fourth generation Black farmer, businessman and farmers rights activist, the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is calling on the Biden administration to end its proposed ban on menthol tobacco products, calling it a misguided federal policy that will devastate Black farmers and rural communities. The NBFA, representing 130,000

Boston pays $2.6M to Black police officers who alleged racial bias in hair tests for drug use

The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The city of Boston has paid $2.6 million to several Black police officers to settle a longstanding federal discrimination lawsuit over a hair test used to identify drug use, lawyers for the officers said Nov. 16. The city eliminated the test in 2021 and has now paid damages to

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority becomes first Divine Nine sorority to raise $1 Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

By Blackpress USA Staff Blackpress USA Rasheeda S. Liberty, International Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho stated, “Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is grateful for the opportunity to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s work to find cures and help save the lives of children all over the world.” Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority – a

Press Room: Alfred Street Baptist Church, ASBC Foundation and Google to host hybrid HBCU College Festival on November 18

WHO: Alfred Street Baptist Church WHEN: Saturday, November 18, 2023 TIME:   9 a.m. ET – 2 p.m. ET (Doors Open at 8 a.m.  ET) WHERE:  The St. James Sports Complex , 6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA 22151 WHAT: Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC), ASBC Foundation and Google (Title Sponsor) to host the largest hybrid

‘EngAGE with Heart’ initiative seeks to combat heart disease in Baltimore

Dr. Terris Andre King Sr. leads his congregation and community to a better and healthier lifestyle through his “EngAGE with Heart” initiative. (Courtesy of King Enterprise Group) By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO On Oct. 29, Baltimore leaders and the Global Coalition on Aging along, with Rev. Dr. Terris Andre King Sr., host pastor

How to practice self care after surviving domestic violence

By Anissa Durham, Word In Black This story is part of “Love Don’t Live Here” Word In Black’s series about how domestic violence impacts our community and what we can do about it. Trigger Warning: These stories contain mention of domestic violence and abuse. Christy White worked as an immigration attorney because she wanted to

Rachell L. Gray Foundation addresses food insecurity ahead of Nov. 25 grand opening in Elkridge

By Roslyn Jones, Special to the AFRO The city of Elkridge is situated in Howard County in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The community boasts of excellent educational opportunities provided by local institutions such as Howard University or the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Elkridge is also a great destination for those looking for outdoor

SZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations as women outpace men in the leading categories

By Maria Sherman, AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killing her ex? That’s a bad idea. Writing “Kill Bill” and releasing her critically acclaimed sophomore album “SOS” earlier this year? That was a great one. SZA is the lead contender for the 66th Grammy Awards, with nine nominations announced Nov. 10. “Kill Bill,” her

First Black U.S. Representative for Rhode Island sworn into office

Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.-01) becomes the first Black representative of Rhode Island on Nov. 13. He succeeds former Rep. David Cicilline who resigned from Congress on May 31 to lead the Rhode Island Foundation as CEO. (AP Photo via Providence Journal/Kris Craig) By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Following a special election in Rhode

A time to honor: AFRO friends and family discuss the veterans that inspire them

This year, the AFRO asked readers and supporters to submit information about the veterans in their lives and why they choose to honor them. Black veterans and their experiences are vital pieces of our nation’s history and we’re honored to highlight their stories. We thank our veterans for their bravery, their sacrifice and most importantly