By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The age-old adage tells us to put our money where our mouth is. Rather than spend money with businesses that are just looking to turn a profit, civil rights activists and other social change agents say it’s critical that consumers look to fund nonprofits and companies that are
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com In 2016, Laura Murphy, former director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Washington Legislative Office, pioneered a new kind of audit: the civil rights audit. Today, more Corporate America giants, like Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase and Amazon, are engaging in the process. Rather than examine a company’s finances, a
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO During his senior year as an undergraduate at Morgan State University, Matthew Reeds began laying the groundwork for a nonprofit organization. It was 2017, and his mission was to address what he described as “insufficient government and healthcare services in Baltimore.” Reeds had seen his sister and
By Rev. Dr. C. Anthony Hunt, Special to the AFRO This year marks the 94th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth in Atlanta. A son of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dr. King’s life and legacy can be seen in his signature contribution to the human project — a reminder that whoever we are
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott wants help from the Maryland General Assembly in addressing the city’s public safety, environment and quality of life. On Jan. 5, he unveiled his legislative and budget priorities for 2023. Scott announced he is seeking $20.25 million in state aid for Police Protection
By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer A massive immersive experience celebrating Bob Marley is heading for its U.S. premiere early this year, complete with photographs, lots of music and even a pair of the reggae giant’s footwear. The multi-room exhibit “Bob Marley: One Love Experience” will open in Los Angeles on Jan. 27 at Ovation
By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless, The Associated Press Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, stick to a familiar script in a new Netflix series that chronicles the couple’s estrangement from the royal family, chastising Britain’s media and the societal racism they believe has fueled coverage of their relationship. The first three episodes of “Harry
By Craig Horleman, Delaware State News via The AP Six years ago, Manuel and Geiszel Godoy were only looking to fill a need for their daughter and children like her. But they ended up exceeding those expectations. Mr. and Mrs. Godoy, owners of Delaware-based Black Sands Entertainment, were unable to find children’s books and comics
By Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald via The Associated Press They arrived over 50 years ago, fleeing dictatorship and death. Along the treacherous, three-week ocean journey, the seafaring Haitian asylum seekers traded their shoes for food and water in Cuba, and were briefly jailed in the Bahamas before being asked their final destination. “Miami,” they all
By The Associated Press Twitter says it will ease up on its 3-year-old ban on political advertising, the latest change by Elon Musk as he tries to pump up revenue after purchasing the social media platform last year. The company recently tweeted: “We’re relaxing our ads policy for cause-based ads in the U.S.” “We also