By Margot Brown From the moment I met Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson, I embraced what so many Black women felt — I saw myself, my daughters, and the many generations of […] The post The joyful justice of Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Submitted by Sam Cox There is something about the recent SCOTUS ruling on abortion that puzzles me. Why isn’t every lawyer with half a brain clamoring to have every justice that voted […] The post Letter To Editor – SCOTUS SHOULD BE CHARGED / IMPEACHED? appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Stacy Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Authorities recently released disturbing bodycam footage of Jayland Walker’s death at the hands of Akron, Ohio police officers. Walker was an unarmed Black […] The post Akron police release disturbing bodycam of Jayland Walker’s shooting death appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Michael Tarm, Kathleen Foody, and Stephen Groves, The Associated Press The man charged with killing seven people when he unleashed a hail of bullets on an Independence Day parade […] The post Police say parade shooting suspect contemplated second attack appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Stacey M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent A collective of nearly 1,200 intergenerational, intersectional Black women leaders across the United States is calling on the Biden administration to ramp […] The post More than 1,000 Black women leaders call on Biden administration to step up efforts to free Brittney Griner appeared first on AFRO
By Special to the AFRO A groundbreaking ceremony will be held this weekend at an important historic site in Maryland. The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church in Montgomery […] The post #FaithWorks: Scotland AME Zion Church Groundbreaking Ceremony appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
by Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint The recent shootings by law enforcement of individuals being pursued by police have reminded many people of color […] The post Editorial: America Has Two Law Enforcement Standards appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
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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 .
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 .