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The Great Generational Divide and A Path Forward. Together.

For ages, generational differences have been the root cause of many raging debates in America. In the same spirit of parental-child conflicts, these cultural clashes of the generations tend to be an indication of changing values that are foundationa...

Noah Lyles pulls out Olympic 100 by five-thousandths of a second

Noah Lyles, of the United States, reacts ahead of his men’s 100-meters semifinal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) By Eddie PellsAP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — N...

Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia

Julien Alfred, of Saint Lucia, celebrates after winning the women’s 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)By Eddie PellsAP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — There...

Black athletes shine at 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympic games are officially underway as Black athletes from across the globe continue to show off their skill and prowess in a range of disciplines, including Nyjah Huston in street skateboarding, Lauren Scruggs in fencing and...

Commentary: Kamala Harris bags major climate justice endorsement

By Willy BlackmoreWord in BlackThere has been a wave of endorsements big and small for Vice President Kamala Harris since President Joe Biden announced that he would not run for reelection this year.& Some were very quick in coming, like Biden’s...

Kheemerfest Marks 4th Year with Star Performances and Community Spirit

BJ The Chicago Kid performing at Kheemerfest 2024 (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis). By Ethan Davis On a recent Saturday, the 4th annual Kheemerfest was held right next to Grace Temple MB Church in Dolton, Illinois. Chicago artists BJ The Chicago Kid, The...

Kamala Harris Dismisses Trump’s Attack On Her Black Identity

Photo: Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s attack on her racial identity. On Wednesday (July 31), Harris appeared at a rally in Texas, where she reacted to Trump’s appearance at the Na...

Commentary: A guide to achieving successful outcomes in custody cases

By Nancy GrimmSpecial to the AFRO Preparing for a custody proceeding can be overwhelming and scary. Here are several steps to make the process easier.& (Photo courtesy Unsplash / Humphrey Muleba) Once you have filed or been served with a complain...

ANALYSIS: What to expect in the sprint to Election Day – and beyond

(CNN) —& Far from the boring rematch that had many Americans tuning out politics, the 2024 presidential election has had wild twists and scary turns. Nobody expected President Joe Biden’s& campaign to implode in less than a month, from th...

These coaches prove archery is more than hitting a bullseye

For Larry Brown and Roberta Jones, the sport keeps the mind and body strong.By Renata SagoWord in BlackBrain Health is a unique series focused on how to help you age well. These stories have been created in cooperation with AARP and Word In Black.In...

President Joe Biden lays out a plan to reform the U.S. Supreme Court

By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFROPresident Joe Biden has revealed his plan to reform the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to restore balance and fairness to the court.President Joe Biden hopes to work with Congressional members to restore balance and...

Community engagement and connectivity can make our streets safer

By Angelo ConsoliThese are concerning times for Prince George’s County. Violent crime is up 11 percent from last year, which includes 998 assault offenses—a 14 percent increase. Jayda Medrano-Moore, who was shot and killed outside of DuVal High Schoo...

“We’re taking America Back”: Donald Trump, J.D. Vance hold first joint rally in Atlanta

Former United States President Donald J. Trump (right) and his vice president nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance greet on stage in Atlanta on Saturday, August 3, 2024. This was the ticket’s first joint rally in Georgia’s capitol city. Photo...

NABJ panel asks: Where are all the Black male journalists?

CHICAGO -The National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ) convention, which took place at the Hilton Chicago, featured a number of panels within the many conference rooms and halls of the large hotel. Black journalists from all over the country f...

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett rallies Democrats in Atlanta, on the day Trump pays visit

Before Donald Trump hit the stage in Atlanta, key Democratic surrogates assembled at a Kamala Harris for President field office Saturday afternoon. Located a mile from Georgia State University’s Convocation Center, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crocke...