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Roots Picnic 2024 kicks off Black Music Month

By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writer& abrent@afro.comThousands of people from around the country gathered June 1-2& at The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia for the 15th annual Roots Picnic.& The 2024 Roots Picnic featured an array of art...

‘Tank’ Davis knocks out Martin in the 8th round to keep WBA lightweight title

By Mark AndersonAP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gervonta “Tank” Davis made a triumphant return to the ring after more than a year away, once again showing why he is one of the top pound-for-pound boxers.Gervonta “Tank” Davis...

A celebration of all fathers

By Congressman Kweisi Mfume This week, I am wishing a Happy Father’s Day to every father, father figure and family. It is the joy of my life to be a father and a grandfather, and I cherish the honor and responsibility every day.& It is essential...

Welcome to Fatherhood Inc.: Celebrating, Enriching and Empowering Fathers

Welcome to Fatherhood Inc., or WTF for short, is a non-profit organization founded by Sir Royce Briales and Raheem Young. Its aim is to empower dads of all ages to demonstrate their superpowers to the world. The idea sprang from conversations about t...

Wise words from dad: The lasting impact of fatherly advice

By AFRO Intern Team This week the AFRO Intern Team conducted interviews with Black men on the best piece of advice that their fathers and mentors have given them. Community members spoke on the importance of having a father figure in their lives, and...

Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill mifepristone

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comThe U.S. Supreme Court unanimously voted on June 13 to dismiss a challenge to mifepristone, an abortion pill, saying opponents lack standing to contest the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) act...

JPMorgan Chase to invest $8.45 million to address Baltimore’s vacancy crisis and revitalize commercial corridors

By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.comJPMorgan Chase committed $8.45 million to advance economic and community development in Baltimore City on June 4. The firm will deploy funding to nonprofit organizations addressing the vacant housing...

Juneteenth festival to include fireworks spectacular in historic Potomac, Maryland

Residents in Black community of Scotland trace roots back to the days of slavery By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO Scotland, a small yet significant historic Black community in Potomac, Md., is poised to make an impact in Montgomery County, Md.,...

Trump’s return to Capitol Hill draws protests and Democratic criticism

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia(NNPA Newswire) — Former President Donald Trump’s return to Capitol Hill on June 13 sparked significant backlash, with critics condemning his appearance at the site of the de...

Preserving legends of the craft, Home Rule Festival celebrates D.C.’s local Black music

By Amber D. DoddSpecial to the AFROadodd@afro.com From June 21-22 and July 20, Home Rule Records will host their second annual Home Rule Festival to highlight the history and future of gogo and jazz in Washington, D.C., at the Parks at Walter Reed.&a...

Five organizations promoting youth entrepreneurship

By Aziah SiidWord In BlackFrom hair products mogul Madame C.J. Walker to Pinky Cole, CEO of Slutty Vegan Foods, the Black community has a long tradition of inspiring and nurturing entrepreneurs.& As social media and other ways to monetize your pa...

Real Men Cook: 35 Years of Celebrating Fathers And Uplifting Black Men

When Yvette Moyo co-founded Real Men Cook with Kofi Moyo, the mission was clear: to change the narrative around Black men and celebrate their contributions as fathers, mentors and community leaders. “At that time, even though there were no Blac...

First Black Racer in Porsche Carrera Cup Competes at Formula One Miami Grand Prix

By Blair S. Walker MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA — When Jordan Wallace was a 5-year-old, his grandmother bought him a little, battery-powered Mercedes car. She may have regretted that move, because Wallace immediately hopped into his miniature whip and prac...

Celebrating diversity and unity: Guide to Baltimore Pride 2024

By Ericka Alston BuckSpecial to the AFROGet ready, Baltimore. Pride Week is back and bigger than ever.& Pride Week will be celebrated in Baltimore June 10-16. (Photo by Sophie Emeny on Unsplash) From June 10-16, Charm City will come alive with vi...

The Conservative Right And The New Jim Crow

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Most African Americans know that the term “Jim Crow” represented the personification of segregation in America following Reconstruction as a means of reuniting a post Civi...