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Remembering the fight for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (440+ words) Marva Williams, an event and production coordinator with the Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment, said service remains central to the observance." "Community service is always vital," Williams said. "That's what he was about." While Dr. King's legacy is…...
More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (619+ words) The death toll across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe is an accumulation after weeks of heavy rains. Weather services issued warnings that more rain was on the way, possibly bringing more destructive flooding. More than 200,000 people affected in Mozambique More…...
National Museum of African American History and Culture opens exhibition featuring collections from five HBCUs
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (256+ words) By Black PR Wire "This exhibition honors the legacy of HBCUs as cultural and educational powerhouses," said Shanita Brackett, acting director for NMAAHC. "Through these collections from our partner institutions, we see the breadth of Black intellectual excellence, activism and…...
From the AFRO Archives: A look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Press
13+ hour, 50+ min ago (634+ words) When examining Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s strongest champions, the Black Press stands out as a loyal messenger on the frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement." During the 1950s and "60s, Black newspapers across the country dedicated their pages to broadcasting…...
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: How Kaci Patterson advances Dr. King’s legacy through equity-driven change
13+ hour, 50+ min ago (252+ words) Communities across the country continue to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s legacy in diverse and meaningful ways. From volunteer service projects and educational programs to faith-based gatherings and policy advocacy, Black Americans reflect on his legacy and highlight…...
Opinion: When eviction means losing everything in Baltimore
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (157+ words) Baltimore's abandonment law allows landlords to deprive renters of their possessions without due process, disproportionately affecting Black families. By Eddie Blackstone and Albert Turner "Your personal things now belong to me." Evictions fall heaviest on Black families in Baltimore. Due…...
Why Bernice King sees MLK Day as a 'saving grace' in today's political climate
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (536+ words) The holiday comes as President Donald Trump is about to mark the first anniversary of his second term in office on Jan. 20. The "three evils" " poverty, racism and militarism " that the civil rights leader identified in a 1967 speech as threats…...
DC residents protest rise in Washington Gas bills
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (437+ words) By Sabreen Dawud'Special to the AFRO WASHINGTON " Washington, D.C. mayoral candidate Talib Karim Muhammad and other organizers rallied against the recent increase in residents" gas bills outside of the Washington Gas Light Co."s facility in the southwest area of the…...
A look at the state of civil rights in America
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (594+ words) As the fight for civil rights continues to evolve, activists of today are raising questions about how far the nation has come since the era of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and where progress has stalled. Advocates, scholars and policymakers…...
Druski’s latest skit parodies Black megachurch culture
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (622+ words) The comedian's skit has sparked praise, backlash, and deeper questions about faith, money, and performance in the modern Black church. By Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareWord in Black Now Druski has once again stirred the pot with his most recent shenanigans that…...