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What to watch at the Republican National Convention this week

(CNN) — After surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump will be at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week to accept his third consecutive GOP presidential nomination.A gathering already marked by one kind of...

Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones dies at the age of 40

By Kelsi JonesAFRO Intern Baltimore Ravens officials announced the death of former wide receiver Jacoby Jones on July 14, prompting an outcry of condolences from team management, coaches, teammates and fans.“We are completely heartbroken to lea...

NATO leaders recognize 75 years at 2024 NATO Summit in Washington D.C.

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization Alliance (NATO) members held their 2024 summit in Washington D.C., commemorating 75 years since they signed the North Atlantic Treaty in the District and discuss...

Stop the lynching of President Joe Biden

Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. (Courtesy photo) By Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. There are moments in life when the convictions of the spirit and personal consciousness collide...

Trump challenges Biden, teases VP selection upon return to campaign trail

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Former President Donald Trump (R) returns to the campaign trail on July 9 with a televised rally in Florida. The gathering took place at one of his golf clubs, the Trump National Doral Miami.&...

Black Bride Goes Viral For Crocheting Her Own Wedding Dress & Husband’s Tux

Photo: Getty Images A Black couple is going viral for wearing their own custom-crocheted wedding outfits. According to the New York Post, crochet designer Tymesha Triggs handcrafted her floor-length dress and her husband’s tuxedo for their we...

Parents of Black Students File Lawsuit Claiming Their Kids Were Called 'Cotton Pickers'

A new lawsuit alleges that Black students faced persistent racist bullying that went unaddressed by school officials in Livingston County, Michigan, per CBS News Detroit. The lawsuit was filed by Marko Law on behalf of the parents of five stu...

‘Cotton Pickers’: Lawsuit Alleges Racist Bullying Against Black Students

Photo: Getty Images A new lawsuit alleges that Black students faced persistent racist bullying that went unaddressed by school officials in Livingston County, Michigan, per CBS News Detroit. The lawsuit was filed by Marko Law on behalf of the paren...

Park West Health Systems receives 2.5 million for expansions and renovations

Park West Health Systems is a pillar in the Park Heights neighborhood. This fall they’ll be breaking ground on their new renovations and expansions. (Image courtesy of Park West Health Systems) By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.com Park West...

Commentary: An accomplished president must be wise enough to move on for the good of the country

By Michael A. Grant, J.D. Michael Grant, J.D. is president-emeritus of the National Bankers Association and a former assistant professor of political science at Morgan State university. (Courtesy photo) I have admired Joe Biden since 1988. I did not...

Terrorism and organized crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says

By Jade LozadaThe Associated PressUNITED NATIONS (AP) — Terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive threat” in Africa’s volatile Sahel region and are spilling o...

PRESS ROOM: Nearly 90 percent of Black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds

By Black PR Wire(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC — Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America according to Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2022 Homicide Data, a new study from...

Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer

By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editordbailey@afro.com Pamela Williams, Maryland Department of Health’s director of Cancer and Chronic Diseases. (Courtesy photo) It’s not your imagination. You really have been seeing more health prevention ads in...

Spain wins Euro 2024, defeating England 2-1 in a dramatic final to claim record fourth European Championship

(CNN) — Spain won a record-breaking fourth European Championship, defeating England 2-1 following a drama-filled second half in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin.Nico Williams – one of Spain’s breakout performers at the tournament – gave La Roj...

Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones dead at 40

(CNN) — Jacoby Jones, who scored two touchdowns in Super Bowl XLVII for the Baltimore Ravens, has died at the age of 40, according to statements Sunday from the Ravens, the Houston& Texans and the NFL.The Texans, where Jones played five NFL seaso...