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By Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the retired and first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, used the pulpit of The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to render a searing sermon calling the fa...
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As the United States commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the nation reflects on a transformative law that reshaped American society by prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin....
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By Romanye Jones Earlier this month, Alicia Reece, Hamilton County Commission President, and Founder of the award-winning Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, announced the fourth class of inductees for the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame and...
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There’s only one Democratic candidate that could beat former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical match-up for the presidency, according to a new poll. On Tuesday (July 2), Reuters/Ipsos released the findings from a survey of 1,070 U.S. ad...
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Photo: Getty Images There’s only one Democratic candidate that could beat former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical match-up for the presidency, according to a new poll. On Tuesday (July 2), Reuters/Ipsos released the findings from a su...
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Cadillac took center stage at this year’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF), weaving together culture, innovation, and electric energy in a series of memorable experiences. The festival-goers were treated to an array of captivating events tha...
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A breakfast conversation at the Cadillac Lounge during the American Black Film Festival brought together cultural icons for a morning of inspiring discussions. Among the notable attendees was world traveler Jessica Nabongo, who had just returned from...
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By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Over 200 people crowded into the newly built Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center for a grand opening celebration on July 2. The date of the event coincided with what would have been the 115th birthday of the late U.S...
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Cardiac arrest is a silent killer, especially in underrepresented communities, but it doesn’t have to be. BlackDoctor.org spoke with Dr. Katherine Brown, a passionate volunteer for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Moveme...
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How this former teacher-turned-CEO has helped Black businesses reach over $8M in sales – Face2Face Africa...
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Glenda Bell The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is set to be a momentous celebration marking its 30th Anniversary. The festival will be a star-studded affair that takes place in New Orleans from July 4th – 7th, featuring an impressive lineup...
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The FDA’s recently released draft guidance on diversity action plans for clinical trials has brought renewed focus on increasing the representation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials. The plan aims to address long-standing disp...
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New Orleans Agenda Council President Helena Moreno took a day trip to Los Angeles to honor and recognize the success of Baby and Slim Williams and highlight their dedication to helping their hometown City of New Orleans at the YouTube Leaders and Le...
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Data News Staff Edited Report The Dillard University team, known as the Bleu Dreamers, were selected among 36 Semi-Finalists in the 2nd Annual CIEE UNHCR Student Challenge, and traveled to London to present their idea for a chance at the top prize....
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By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com It’s been more than a century since a White mob looted, bombed and burned down Greenwood’s thriving Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Okla., destroying one of the wealthiest African-American communities i...
