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Tina Knowles Addresses Rumors About Beyoncé Cutting Lizzo From Concert

Photo: Getty Images Beyoncé’s mother is setting the record straight on speculation about why the singer omitted her usual Lizzo shoutout from her concert earlier this week. During her performance of “Break My Soul (Queen’s Remix)&...

Trump Arraigned at Historic Federal Courthouse in Washington

Former President Donald Trump, as expected, was arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 3, at the historic E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C. The ex-president, whom a civil jury in

Vice President Harris to Announce Support for Historically Underserved Entrepreneurs in Bidenomics

In a visit to local small businesses in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Aug. 4, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled plans to provide grants to non-profit and community-based organizations as part

Three African Americans Who Have Been Appointed to Diversity Posts at Universities

Shay Malone was named assistant vice president of diversity and inclusion at Northwest Missouri State University. She was the director of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and a diversity officer for the student affairs and academic support...

WATCH: Local Vendors Benefit From Computer Literacy Training

The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project is providing ICT training for over 45 vendors from across the island. The training aims to improve their computer literacy skills and sale productivity by employing digital payment platforms such as point-...

Enraged Trump Wants Supreme Court to Intervene on Indictments

Former President Donald Trump wasted no time after his most recent arraignment on charges of attempting to manipulate the 2020 presidential race, as he called upon the U.S. Supreme Court

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Remembering Antwon Rose II’s life, legacy, five years after his untimely death

MICHELLE KENNEY, mother of Antwon Rose II, pictured with Kahlil Darden Jr., 1 Hood Media founder/executive director Jasiri X, and Miracle Jones. (Photos by Emmai Alaquiva)& ‘Birthday Celebration’ held for Rose, who would have turned 23& &am...

In Memoriam: Milfred C. Fierce, 1937-2023

Milfred C. Fierce, a long-time educator and founder of the Black studies program at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, died on July 20 in Georgia. He was 86 years old. Fierce graduated from Wagner College in Staten Island, New York, in 1960 wi...

For older Pittsburghers still in the workforce, ‘thriving’ is tied to community and purpose

Andrea Watson-Lindsey& (Courtesy photo) by Emma Diehl, PublicSource & The Steel City has one of the country’s largest concentrations of residents age 65 and over, with many still working beyond retirement age. Four older Pittsburghers share...

How did Indiana’s Black students score on ILEARN 2023?

Indianapolis has 11 school districts, and ILEARN achievement varies between districts. Statewide ILEARN results for Black students are as follows: SubjectGradesPercent Proficient All StudentsPercent Proficient Black StudentsE/LA3-840.7%19.7%Ma...

Remembering Sinéad O’Connor

Artists like Flavor Flav & Ice-T took to their social media accounts lamenting their pain following the passing of Sinéad O’Connor. “She was very supportive of Public Enemy,” said the clock-wearing rapper turned Reality TV star. “She stood for so...

Ensuring AI advancements do not leave Black students behind

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance rapidly, its presence in our daily lives cannot be denied. In education, AI offers numerous possibilities for revolutionizing teaching and learning. However, it is essential to acknowledge that, l...

Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how

Who run the world? Cats! Grace Cary/Moment via Getty Images by Jonathan Losos, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going...

Baltimore leaders and residents celebrate National Night Out

By Khira Moore, AFRO Intern August 1 marked the return of National Night Out (NNO), with officials and residents taking part in events across Baltimore and surrounding counties. Mayor Brandon Scott toured eight organizations from east to west to...