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Mr. Sonny Knows for July 17, 2024

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The Carr Report: ‘Get Up, Get Out, and Get Something!’

The year was 1994. I was a college student, two years removed from high school. I was driven to change my circumstances. However, I lacked direction and guidance on how to do it. It was this same year that one of my favorite songs of all time was rel...

Maryland leaders celebrate graduation of first cohort of Gov. Wes Moore’s service year program

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) spoke at the commencement for the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, a campaign promise of Moore’s.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (...

‘I’m Not Your Field N—’: White Men Go On Racist Tirade Against Black Mayor

Photo: Getty Images Two white men launched a racist attack against a Black mayor during a city council meeting in Lawrence, Kansas. The July 9 attack stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Michael Eravi, who alleged that his rights were violated when he w...

Olympic schedule and athletes to look out for

Athletes are gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games set to begin on July 24. The opening ceremony is on July 26. (Credit: Unsplash/Solen Feyissa) By Mekhi AbbottAFRO Sports Internmabbott@afro.com andKelsi JonesAFRO Sports Internkejon59@morgan.ed...

Grandma Back Home After She Was Arrested Over 2 Bullets In Turks & Caicos

Photo: Getty Images A Florida grandmother is back home after she was arrested in Turks and Caicos for having two bullets in her luggage while trying to travel back to the U.S., PEOPLE reports. Sharitta Grier was visiting Turks and Caicos with her d...

Florida Grandmother Returns Home After She Was Arrested For Having 2 Bullets In Turks & Caicos Inside Her Luggage

A Florida grandmother is back home after she was arrested in Turks and Caicos for having two bullets in her luggage while trying to travel back to the U.S., PEOPLE reports. Sharitta Grier was visiting Turks and Caicos with her daughter for a s...

Hoods & Headspace: Three South Dallas Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness

In an effort to empower young minds and foster a sense of self-reliance, three local organizations in South Dallas recently joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative. This Saturday, the collaborative hosted its inaugural event, It Tak...

DEI Expert Suggests Trump Could Appeal To Black Voters After Shooting

Photo: Getty Images A DEI expert suggested that former President Donald Trump might’ve increased his appeal to Black voters after surviving Saturday’s (July 13) assassination attempt. In a now-deleted article published by Forbes, USC Pr...

Anti-DEI Laws Could Make the Black Doctor Shortage Even Worse

Red-state political agendas — and the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action — threaten to keep promising Black students out of medical schools. by Jennifer Porter Gore Studies show Black patients’ health improves when their doctor lo...

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...