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ANALYSIS: What to expect in the sprint to Election Day – and beyond

(CNN) —& Far from the boring rematch that had many Americans tuning out politics, the 2024 presidential election has had wild twists and scary turns. Nobody expected President Joe Biden’s& campaign to implode in less than a month, from th...

These coaches prove archery is more than hitting a bullseye

For Larry Brown and Roberta Jones, the sport keeps the mind and body strong.By Renata SagoWord in BlackBrain Health is a unique series focused on how to help you age well. These stories have been created in cooperation with AARP and Word In Black.In...

President Joe Biden lays out a plan to reform the U.S. Supreme Court

By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFROPresident Joe Biden has revealed his plan to reform the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to restore balance and fairness to the court.President Joe Biden hopes to work with Congressional members to restore balance and...

Community engagement and connectivity can make our streets safer

By Angelo ConsoliThese are concerning times for Prince George’s County. Violent crime is up 11 percent from last year, which includes 998 assault offenses—a 14 percent increase. Jayda Medrano-Moore, who was shot and killed outside of DuVal High Schoo...

“We’re taking America Back”: Donald Trump, J.D. Vance hold first joint rally in Atlanta

Former United States President Donald J. Trump (right) and his vice president nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance greet on stage in Atlanta on Saturday, August 3, 2024. This was the ticket’s first joint rally in Georgia’s capitol city. Photo...

NABJ panel asks: Where are all the Black male journalists?

CHICAGO -The National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ) convention, which took place at the Hilton Chicago, featured a number of panels within the many conference rooms and halls of the large hotel. Black journalists from all over the country f...

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett rallies Democrats in Atlanta, on the day Trump pays visit

Before Donald Trump hit the stage in Atlanta, key Democratic surrogates assembled at a Kamala Harris for President field office Saturday afternoon. Located a mile from Georgia State University’s Convocation Center, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crocke...

Rest. The Revolution Black Women Need.

Recently, The Communities Foundation of Texas hosted an event entitled, “Grown Woman Talk,” where Dr. Sharon Malone shared her expertise on perimenopause, menopause, and the impact on women’s health as they age. Seeing so many women starting to norm...

Income gap between Black and White US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says

By Mike SchneiderThe Associated PressThe income gap between White and Black young adults was narrower for millennials than for Generation X, according to a new study that also found the chasm between White people born to wealthy and poor parents wide...

AI in Education. A Gift or a Curse?

With the rising use of chatbots, like Chat GPT, gaining mainstream popularity in recent years, there has been increasing skepticism by many educators across the country when considering how, or if, to implement artificial intelligence tools in schoo...

Hot off the press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland and Virginia area

By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO Silver Spring, Md. salutes its own: Olympic icon Dominique Dawes& & Joined by loved ones, including her four children and fans, Silver Spring, Md. native Dominique Dawes was recently honored for her cont...

Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk Over Canceled X Show

Photo: Getty Images Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk after a deal with the X, formerly Twitter, owner went sour. On Thursday (August 1), news broke that Lemon filed a complaint against Musk over an X show starring the journalist that...

Don Lemon Files Lawsuit Against Elon Musk For Canceled X Talk Show

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk after a deal with the X, formerly Twitter, owner went sour. On Thursday (August 1), news broke that Lemon filed a complaint against Musk over an X show starring the journalist that was scrapped be...

Black, Minority Farmers Get $2 Billion From USDA After Discrimination

Photo: Getty Images Black and other minority farmers are receiving $2 billion in direct payments from the federal government after facing years of discrimination, the Associated Press reports. According to the USDA, over 23,000 farmers were approve...

America’s high school students to descend upon Walt Disney World Resort for HBCU Week Foundation College Fair in October

College fair at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex expected to be among the foundation’s largest ever. More than 8,000 high school students from the Southeast and beyond invited to attend. College admissions and four-year scholarships to be awarded on...