CAIN’s Taylor Welcomes New Baby
Congratulations Taylor and Steven! The post CAIN’s Taylor Welcomes New Baby appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
Moore says he will support ‘critical voices of community leaders’ pushing for West Baltimore food market
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member Wes Moore addressed community leaders’ concerns over food deserts in Charm City this summer, agreeing to help them tackle […] The post Moore says he will support ‘critical voices of community leaders’ pushing for West Baltimore food market appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
AFRO Gala draws elected officials, community leaders and Murphy descendants to 130th anniversary celebration
By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO Mayor Scott, Congressman Mfume among those in attendance Elected leaders and supporters of the AFRO-American Newspaper convened for a lavish gala on Aug. […] The post AFRO Gala draws elected officials, community leaders and Murphy descendants to 130th anniversary celebration appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Chase Business Banking mentorship program offers one-one coaching to local minority entrepreneurs
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msaylesafro.com JPMorgan Chase’s senior business consultants in Baltimore, Beth Hehir and Hans Petit-Homme, hold more than 40 years of […] The post Chase Business Banking mentorship program offers one-one coaching to local minority entrepreneurs appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Hosts Back to School Event in Southwest DC As Community Prepares for Return to DC Public Schools This Week
By Deborah BaileyAFRO D.C. Editor The Black community surrounding Lansburg Park in SW D.C. has seen major changes in the 14 years since the Washington Nationals Park opened in 2008. […] The post Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Hosts Back to School Event in Southwest DC As Community Prepares for Return to DC Public Schools This
Long-awaited Jackie Robinson Museum open to the public
By Menra Mapfumo, BlackPressUSA After years of anticipation and fundraising, the wife of Jackie Robinson, Rachel Robinson, has officially opened the Jackie Robinson Museum to the public. The museum will […] The post Long-awaited Jackie Robinson Museum open to the public appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
WNBA’s Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence
By Jim Heintz, The Associated Press News Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies […] The post WNBA’s Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Guaranteed income pilot puts Baltimore at forefront of nation’s fight against poverty
By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO This week Mayor Brandon Scott announced that Baltimore’s Guaranteed Income pilot program was officially depositing money into eligible bank accounts. A total of […] The post Guaranteed income pilot puts Baltimore at forefront of nation’s fight against poverty appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Inflation slamming Blacks in US- here’s how to slam back
By ReShonda Tate, Defender News Network With prices rising to the highest rates the U.S. has seen in more than 40 years, Black families are bearing the brunt of inflation. […] The post Inflation slamming Blacks in US- here’s how to slam back appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law
By Tashi McQueen, Report For America Corps Member, AFRO Political Writer On Aug. 16, President Biden officially signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, which contains policy on deficit reduction, […] The post Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .