Map weakened voting power of Black voters By MIKE Schneider The Associated Press A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution and is prohibited from being used for any future U.S. congressional elections since it diminishes the ability of Black voters in north Florida to pick a representative of
By Ericka Alston Buck If you live in the region and have been void of opportunities to dress up in your most creative, over-the-top artistic expression; while connecting with visual artists with absolute masterpieces on display; while devouring some of the best culinary art, prepared by our top Black chefs; with an opportunity to give
Incident serves as grim reminder of America’s deeply rooted history of racism and the ongoing hate-fueled attacks against African Americans, even within the confines of their places of worship. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In the small Ambridge, Pa. community, a quick-thinking witness and swift police response prevented a
We’re celebrating all of the good news happening and the inspiring Black folk creating positive change in our communities. by Word In Black 2022 was a *wild* year. Book bans swept the country, the U.S. The Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, and 10 Black people were tragically gunned down in a grocery store in
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Recently, a grand jury in Georgia decided to charge Donald Trump with racketeering after allegedly conspiring with 18 others to steal that state’s election results. Georgia’s results helped Joe Biden win the election, so Trump and company allegedly tried to alter or simply steal the results with stunts, lies and videotape.
In a spectacular showcase of talent and gospel music, LABISI has emerged as the winner of the Gospel Groove Talent Quest 2023. With a unique voice and soul-lifting performances/ministrations that captured the hearts of the audience, LABISI clinched the top spot, earning her the grand prize of a 3-year recording deal worth a staggering 300
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former organizer of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Thursday to 17 years in prison for spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election. The
By Gerald Imray and Mogomotsi Magome, The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Emergency services teams have left the scene of one of South Africa’s deadliest fires at a derelict Johannesburg apartment block, and pathologists on Sept. 1 faced the grisly task of identifying dozens of charred bodies and some body parts that were transported in
By AFRO Staff More than 50,000 scholars were welcomed back to District of Columbia Public Schools on Aug. 28. Elected officials joined two select schools to uplift and inspirescholars to start their year on a good note. Raymond Elementary School and Eliot Hine Middle School were both visited by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in addition
By AFRO Staff New Bethel Baptist Church, led by The Rev. Dexter Nutall, hosted a back to schoolcommunity day on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers helped operate a wide range of activities and educational tables for children and families to enjoy. A few of the on-site vendors and offerings included the