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Democrats urge Kemp to remove State Election Board members

ATLANTA – Georgia Democrats called on Republican Gov. Brian Kemp Monday to remove three GOP members of the State Election Board for approving “11th-hour” changes to state elections laws they say could disrupt the November elections.The board has adop...

Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention and Illinois’ Unique Place in Civil Rights History

Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks after accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention, United Center, in Chicago (Photo Credit: Kit Karzen/Harris for President). By Ben J...

How on-demand pay helped me manage medical bills

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. – Charles DarwinAs a PhD cellular biologist, and biology professor at Albany State University, I&#...

Teens and social media: How to balance the good and the bad

Teenagers and social media are concerned with young people’s parents and family members. The time teenagers spend on their devices and what material they engage in can cause adults to worry. Three university professors gathered virtually to dis...

Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s what you should know before buying a new home

(CNN) — Homebuying in the United States has recently slowed to a crawl, but falling mortgage rates could soon jolt it back to life.For potential homebuyers who may have been itching to come off the sidelines, the recent drop in mortgage rates may be...

Georgia State Rep. Tanya Miller: Black History Should be Embraced, Not Erased

Georgia is in the national spotlight as one of two must-win states that will determine who ascends to the presidency. You would expect that under such scrutiny, our public officials might want to present the state and its voters as educated, informe...

Thousands of bookworms flock to the capital to attend National Book Festival

The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival took place on Aug. 24 at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center as a way for bookworms of all ages and authors across the country to connect. (Photos by Ariyana Griffin) By Ariyana Griff...

Tentacles of America’s opioid crisis take hold in Black, Brown communities

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO From 1999 to 2020, opioid overdose deaths claimed the lives of over half a million Americans, according to& data& from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with opioid-involved deaths inc...

Tim Walz highlights service and policy goals at Democratic National Convention

By Asia MatthewsSpecial to the AFROMinnesota governor and vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a speech reflecting on his extensive background in public service and his vision for the future...

Mfume discusses enrollment, housing issues at Morgan State

By Tavon ThomassonSpecial to the AFRO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, chairman of Morgan State University’s Board of Regents, hinted at issues pressing HBCUs during an interview with the Spokesman on Aug. 20.The interview, held during the...

WATCH: Marc Morial Reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Historic DNC Appearance & VP Kamala Harris’ Impact

In a powerful and reflective conversation, Chicago Defender Managing Editor Tacuma Roeback interviewed National Urban League President Marc H. Morial during the Democratic National Convention to discuss the significance of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presen...

Race: Stronger Than Criminal Convictions & Indictments

Race: Stronger Than Criminal Convictions & Indictments By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Why is it that when one hears the political polls, projections, and discussions about who is ahead in the coming Pr...

Cook County Courthouse Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat

Cook County will open cooling centers as extreme heat is forecasted for the region from Sunday through Tuesday.& Cook County will open cooling centers at the County’s Skokie, Maywood and Markham Courthouses 24 hours from Sunday, Aug. 25 at 12 p....

Death of the Reverend’s Sons; The Police Murder of the Johnson Brothers

Originally published August 20th, 2024 on DallasWeekly.comIt’s Aug. 25, 1974. Following service at their father’s church, Church of God and Christ, middle school boys George, 14, and Johnny, 13, just spent their Sunday playing basketball at Kiest Par...

Americans set to spend a total of $39 billion on back-to-school shopping this year

(CNN) — Last year, consumers shelled out big bucks for their back-to-school shopping needs, spending a record $41.5 billion, according to estimates from the National Retail Federation.That whopping tally, which amounted to more than $890 per househol...