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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.&...

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

#foogallery-gallery-13454 .fg-image { width: 699px; } Prev 1of7 Next Tracee Dundas Fashion Editor @fashionablyyoursnola Photos Courtesy of Retailers Time to pull out your favorite and mo...

National Urban League 2024 Convention

#foogallery-gallery-13428 .fg-image { width: 699px; } Prev 1of23 Next Photos by Glenn Summers Data News Weekly Contributor The National Urban League held their annual conference in New O...

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...

From the AFRO Archives: Bridging the gap between Liberia and Baltimore

By Bilphena Decontee Yahwon& Special to the AFROIn August 2023, I joined Afro Charities as an intern. I came as someone who had spent considerable time immersed in archives, deeply revering the processing archivists whose hands, eyes, feet and ba...

Quinn Minute – Falling in love

by Rix Quinn One of life’s great questions is, “What makes people fall in love?” Almost nobody knows how to answer this. All we know is that suddenly a young man willingly trades a heart full of love and a wallet full of money for a wedding full of g...

Ensuring Financial Compliance: Tips and Tools for Businesses

Photo: tinydevil via 123RFFinancial regulations maintain market integrity, protect consumers, and ensure the financial system’s stability. However, their complexity and frequent updates can pose significant challenges. Here are some essential resourc...