Report investigates the intersection of the media and religion sectors and their role in supporting modern, resilient civil society WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report drafted by the Fund for Peace, […] The post #FaithWorks: FAITH AND MEDIA INITIATIVE REVEALS NEW REPORT AT INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM SUMMIT appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com President Freeman Hrabowski III has led the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), since 1992. After decades of […] The post President Freeman Hrabowski prepares for retirement after turning UMBC into the top producer of Black M.D., Ph.D. graduates appeared first on AFRO
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern Rev. Harold Carter, Jr. was made vice president of the Hampton Ministers’ Conference at their annual conference that took place in June. There, he had […] The post Hampton Minister’s Conference names Reverend Harold Carter, Jr. as vice president appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. The 51-year-old […] The post Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afrocom David Heiber founded Concentric Educational Solutions in 2010 to bridge the gap between home and the classroom. The […] The post Concentric Educational Solutions puts students at the center of its work, bridging the gap between school and home appeared first on AFRO
By Tashi McQueen, Political Writer for The AFRO, Report For America Corps Member Cassidy Hutchinson, former White House aide to Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, testified on June 28 in […] The post Former White House aide drops bombshell testimony in surprise Jan. 6 hearing appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II and her grandson Prince William paid tribute June 22 to Britain’s Caribbean immigrants for their “profound contribution” to the U.K., as […] The post Royals thank Caribbean migrants for contribution to the UK appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey Maryland’s four HBCU’s will receive a total of $4 million in scholarships in honor of Ozzie Newsome, Baltimore Ravens’ longtime personnel executive and Member of the Pro Football […] The post HBCU SPOTLIGHT: Maryland’s Four HBCU’s Set to Receive $4 Million creating Ozzie Wilson Scholars appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press A Nigerian governor has ordered the issuing of licenses so citizens can carry guns to defend themselves against armed groups, a first among the […] The post Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self- defense appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff LeBron James, earlier this month, broke barriers again when he was named as the only active professional basketball player to become a billionaire. And phenom tennis player […] The post Naomi Osaka and LeBron James launch media company appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .