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Gov. Wes Moore discusses small business ownership, state of Maryland’s economy in fireside chat

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comMaryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) spoke at a fireside chat on Maryland’s small businesses community and the future of the state’s economy on July 29.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) answers questions on Mary...

Black Man Who Spent Over 30 Years In Jail For Murder He Didn’t Commit Freed

Photo: Getty Images A Missouri man has been freed after spending over 30 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, per NBC News. 52-year-old Christopher Dunn was just 18 when he was falsely accused of fatally shooting Ricco Rogers in May...

Artscape returns to Baltimore

By Lizzie SuberAFRO Internlizziesuber@afro.comBaltimore is gearing up for a jam-packed weekend of celebrating the arts.& Artscape, America’s largest free outdoor arts festival, will celebrate its 40th year at different locations across Charm City...

Funeral arrangements set for international faith leader, Mother Willie Mae Rivers

By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFROChurch of God in Christ (COGIC) General Supervisor Emerita Mother Willie Mae Rivers, a revered leader and a beloved figure within the faith community, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024.& A viewi...

The fate of art and soul in Florida

By Fedrick C. IngramWord In BlackFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t interested in being a leader.Leaders listen to the people, even those they don’t agree with, in order to foster democracy and empathy for the communities they’ve been elected to serve.&...

Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president

(CNN) — The head coach and players of Team USA’s women’s basketball emphasized their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid on Wednesday.It’s the first major political statement from a top American team at this year’s Olympics...

Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final

Paris (CNN) — Simone Biles is once again the Olympic gold medalist in individual all-around gymnastics after winning one of the most dramatic finals of these Paris Olympics.Biles held off a spirited challenge from brilliant Brazilian Rebeca Andrade,...

The Atlanta Voice – August 2, 2024

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Biden administration announces $2 billion in direct payments for Black and minority farmers

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion in direct payments for Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the president announced Wednesday. More than 23,...

Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene

ATLANTA – Sean Patrick Cirillo has pleaded guilty to transmitting interstate threats to injure U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.“Threatening to kill a public official is reprehensible,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Our office will...

Satchmo SummerFest 2024 Returns with Free Admission

Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Contributor Louis Armstrong is a beloved treasure of New Orleans, who throughout his impactful life became a legendary musical and cultural icon. A festival that honors him in his hometown, the Satchmo SummerFest, is a b...

White Can Be Alright

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National Urban League 2024 Convention

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New Orleans Saints Have an Offer on the Table for Alvin Kamara

Data News Staff Edited Report As we prepare for another season cheering on the Black and Gold, many New Orleans Saints fans have been waiting to hear these words. It’s been reported that the team has an offer for running back Alvin Kamara on t...

Internet Erupts after Fox News Poll Shows Harris Beating Trump’s Approval in Swing States

Data News Staff Edited Report As Vice President Harris has become the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party as they approach their convention. She has garnered support, as the party is now energized in the race against Donald Trump for the na...