in 3 daysPhoto: standrets via 123RFWhen you’re on the verge of starting a business, entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming. Even if you have a great product idea, you may not know where to begin when it comes to making your dream a reality. If you’ve got an eye toward an entrepreneurial future, read on to learn how you
Photo: standrets via 123RFWhen you’re on the verge of starting a business, entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming. Even if you have a great product idea, you may not know where to begin when it comes to making your dream a reality. If you’ve got an eye toward an entrepreneurial future, read on to learn how you can get
Mia Burleson, left, and Nate Burleson, seen arriving at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on March 4, 2023, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, will cohost Nick’s Kids Pick the President ‘Kids’ Vote’ poll and brand-new special. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) )By Black PR Wire(Black PR Wire) HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Nickelodeon is letting kids’ voices
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROWith safety concerns and pay raises on the bargaining table, the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) and the District of Columbia Public Schools reached a tentative five-year contract agreement on Sept. 30.When preliminary contract negotiations began last September, some teachers criticized Dr. Lewis Ferebee, chancellor of D.C. Public Schools, for
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.comAs election day draws near, Black voters face a pivotal moment, as candidates at national, state and local levels take distinct approaches to addressing critical issues, like health disparities, wealth gaps, reproductive rights, voter suppression and education. With a polarizing presidential race, tight races in Congress and contentious ballot measures, it becomes
By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.comDeyane Moses is a woman of many passions, one of the most notable being art. For nearly a decade, she’s been dedicated to researching, displaying and honoring Baltimore’s Black history and culture. In a place like Charm City, where rich Black history is preserved and shared by many organizations, it takes individuals
Presidential candidate VP Kamala Harris lays out her plan to bring Black men to the polls in her favor. (AP Photo/David Yeazel) By Stacy M. BrownNNPA NewswireVice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on Oct. 14
By Ariyana GriffinAFRO Staff Writeragriffin@afro.comShadra Strickland celebrates the historically Black tradition of double dutch with her new children’s book, “Jump In!”The author and illustrator held a read along at The Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Waverly branch on Sept 28 to interact with young readers and their families. Strickland’s book highlights the importance of a community
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.comStanton Elementary School language arts instructional coach Jazzmyne Townsend has been named the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year. The ceremony took place at the Ward 8 school on Oct. 3.The recognition enables Townsend to represent the District on the Council of Chief State School Officers where she will be able
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. On Monday Kamala Harris unveiled a new agenda for Black men. The plan is extensive, but I want to highlight 10 specific steps she would take as