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Project FREEDOM unveiled to combat controversial project

Project FREEDOM, the organizers said, is designed to engage Black voters in four key battleground areas. (Courtesy photo/ NNPA Newswire) By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia(NNPA Newswire) – A group of well-kno...

Baltimore’s Birthday Bash shines bright at the Inner Harbor

By Ericka Buck AlstonSpecial to the AFROCharm City celebrated its biggest and best Baltimore Birthday Bash yet on July 26, as Live Baltimore took over the heart of the city to ring in Baltimore’s 295th birthday.& The Light Street Pavilion at Harb...

Deputy who killed Sonya Massey was removed from the Army, had DUIs and needed ‘high stress decision’ classes, records show

(CNN) — Years before sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson gunned down Sonya Massey in her own home, he had been discharged from the Army for serious misconduct and had a history of driving under the influence, records show.He also failed to obey a command w...

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ opening weekend surpasses $200 million, biggest R-rated debut

New York (CNN) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” barreled through the $200 million benchmark, cementing the blockbuster as the record holder for the highest grossing opening weekend for an R-rated movie.According to studio estimates, “Deadpool & Wolve...

Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday.Russell crossed the line first afte...

Celine Dion returns to stage for dramatic performance at Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris

(CNN) — Celine Dion made her return to the stage at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris in truly grand fashion.The superstar singer closed the ceremony on Friday immediately after the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, with a performance from the first...

US history-making women’s Olympic gymnasts inspiring young hopefuls back home

(CNN) — The most diverse US women’s gymnastics team in history will& begin competing this weekend at the Olympic Games, inspiring younger gymnasts in the process.Four of the five team members are women of color, according to USA Gymnastics, which...

LeBron James and Kevin Durant power Team USA past Serbia, 110-84, in opening Olympic contest

Paris (CNN) —LeBron James made his emphatic return to Olympic basketball on Sunday, turning in a dominant performance in a 110-84 win against Serbia, his first contest at the Games since 2012.It was the first time James had played in the quadrennial...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear makes trip to metro Atlanta in support of Kamala Harris

Kentucky Governor Andy Bashear (above) during a Harris for President rally in Cumming, Ga. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice CUMMING, GA.- United States Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be in Atlanta on Tu...

Gov. Moore signs executive order making state resources more accessible

Carol Beatty (left), secretary of Maryland Department of Disabilities; Susan C. Lee secretary of state; Katie Olson Savage, secretary of the Maryland Department of Information Technology; Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D); Rachel London, executive director...

Obituary of Dorothy Evans Lee

Dorothy Evans Lee was born on June 30, 1926, in Morris County, Texas, to the parentage of the late Mr. Perry Evans Sr. and Mrs. Etta Turner Evans. She departed this earthly life on July 17, 2024. One of eight children, Dorothy graduated from Dangerf...

President Biden Passes the Torch: A Legacy of Faith, Leadership and Unity

President Joe Biden will go down in history for many feats. In his 36 years in the Senate, Biden developed a rapport as a political mastermind, experienced leader, and tested civil servant.At 81 years old, he is the oldest sitting president and seco...