By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Following a complaint from advocacy groups that Harvard University was breaking federal law by using legacy admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has acted. The department has formally notified Lawyers for Civil Rights, the organization that filed the complaint against Harvard, that it has initiated a probe into the
By Lisa M. Gomez In 2008, Congress passed a law requiring health plans and insurance companies to treat individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders fairly. The law — called the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, or MHPAEA — doesn’t require plans to offer any specific mental health or substance use
By Howard University Blue Star Families (BSF) in partnership with Howard University and The Chamberlain Project, hosted a panel symposium titled “Freedom to Serve: Integrating the Armed Services,” on July 26. The event wove together the expertise, data, and action of Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion with Howard University’s deep history of military service
By Askya Alexander, Special to the AFRO Renowned muralist and painter Thomas “Detour” Evans will be leaving his mark on the Denver International Airport (DEN) with an awe-inspiring installation that seamlessly blends culture, diversity and vibrant storytelling. Known for his larger-than-life artwork, Evans’ latest masterpiece “It’s Not What You Take, It’s What You Bring Back,”
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black Social media has made it easier than ever to access mental health education. In a matter of seconds, a quick search for “ways to manage anxiety” or “how to set boundaries” on Instagram or TikTok lands users face-to-face with licensed therapists. With a new platform on the scene —
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire, @StacyBrownMedia Charles W. “Chuck” Cherry II, a prominent figure in the fight for social justice and a staunch supporter of the Black Press, has died. According to the Daytona Times, the retired attorney and publisher of the Daytona Times and the Florida Courier passed away on July 15, at
By CityBiz As our nation and community recover from the residual pain and trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is worth remembering the vital role that funeral home professionals played in guiding families through their time of loss. To honor their thankless efforts, the AFRO is proud to host a long overdue celebration of the “Unsung
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia An incident involving a police dog attacking a compliant semi-truck driver has ignited public outrage, drawing comparisons to the dark era of pre-civil rights when police routinely unleashed dogs on Black Americans. The incident, which occurred on July 4 on U.S. Route 23 near Circleville
by Aziah Siid, Word In Black Florida has taken yet another stride against teaching the full scope of Black history in statewide public schools — and it’s sparking criticism from advocates and families both state and nationwide. The new standards, posted on July 19 to the Florida Department of Education website, approved require public schools to teach that enslaved
By Dylan Lovan, The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s new police chief will be the first Black woman to lead the embattled department full-time, bringing fresh hope to a force under a federal consent decree after years of scrutiny following the police shooting of Breonna Taylor in 2020. Louisville interim police chief Jacquelyn