By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Bank of America recently awarded two local organizations with a $200,000 multi-year award. Baltimore-based Innovation Works and Per Scholas were the recipients of the 2022 Neighborhood Builders grant for their efforts to provide greater Maryland community members with equitable access to workforce development
By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League “Saving American democracy for the long run requires a clear condemnation of the Trump presidency. That means making clear that no one is above the law … Presidents also need a clear message, one that will echo through history, that breaking the law in the
By Ben Jealous It strikes me that the days we’re living through represent a metaphor for our national dilemma. January 6th and the weight of history that date carries are in the rearview mirror, at least on the calendar. Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream still is on the horizon. America’s existential challenge is
By The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) Washington, DC – The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is excited to announce that prolific educator, community organizer, and civil rights advocate Dr. A. Lois Keith will serve as the NCNW’s new Chair of the Board, steering the organization’s vision into 2023 and beyond.
By AFRO Staff Irving H. Phillips Jr., the first Black photojournalist for the Baltimore Sun, has died. The veteran photographer died on Dec. 22 in Loch Raven, Va. at the age of 79. *********************** CORRECTION: On Jan. 5 the AFRO published an article on Irving H. Phillips Jr., who passed away on Dec. 22, 2022.
*Netflix has ordered a second season of its hit series “Wednesday.” The Tim Burton-directed series starring Jenna Ortega is now ranked the third most-watched English-language show on the streaming platform. As Deadline reports, “Wednesday” crossed the 1B hours viewed mark in less than a month following its debut in late November. When Netflix failed to immediately
*“Apple Plus is an amazing platform…to see a face of America never seen,” said actress Stacy Rose about her role in the Apple TV + “Little America” season two series. “They made an effort to be true…honest telling of sacrifice and struggle (in America) in an honest way.” “Little America” is a series that tell
*Catch this wave for today’s Social Heat. NBA player Tristan Thompson got some unexpected news of the passing of his mother, who died Thursday in Toronto. Allegedly, Tristan’s mother, Andrea, succumbed to a heart attack at home. Kris Jenner posted her condolences, and Khloé Kardashian is at his side. Prayers are going up for you
*Back in August 2022, former video vixen-turned-New York Times bestselling author Karrine Steffans appeared on a segment of MADAMENOIRE’S I GOT QUESTIONS to discuss her name change and why women should date multiple men until marriage. Last spring, Steffans, famously known as Supahead, changed her name to Elisabeth Ovesen. As it turns out, this is
*Southwest Airlines has built a reputation as a low-cost air carrier with friendly flight attendants and great customer service. But extreme weather conditions across the country over the Christmas holidays caused Southwest Airlines to have a transportation meltdown. It was supposed to be the busiest week and potentially one of the most lucrative quarters in