William ‘Bill’ Lucy, a labor union stalwart and civil rights activist, passed away at age 90, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for workers’ rights and social justice, including his role in the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike and his work with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.
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Javion Magee, 21, found dead with rope around his neck in North Carolina
Javion Magee, a 21-year-old trucker, was found dead in Henderson, NC with a rope around his neck, and the investigation is being handled by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, who are treating it as a death without foul play.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Nick Arrington, hometown reality star, throws out the first pitch at Nationals stadium
Nick Arrington, a prominent cast member on Bravo network’s “Summer House: Martha\’s Vineyard”, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Nationals versus Chicago Cubs game on Aug. 30, celebrating HBCU/Divine Nine Day.
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A look at summer learning loss, curriculum challenges and the Black boys left behind
The public education curriculum is criticized for its adverse impact on Black students, with many studies suggesting that summer reading and math losses are sensitive to income status and that the curriculum often omits the accomplishments and contributions of Black people.
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Team AFRO wins big at the 2023 MDDC editorial and advertising contest
The AFRO team won 15 awards at the MDDC Press Association’s Editorial and Advertising contest, including recognition for coverage of events such as the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary and the Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Meet the Ma’ats: Advocating for Black love
Ayize and Aiyana Ma’at created BLAM, a relationship transformation community dedicated to growing Black love, providing a safe space for members to be vulnerable and providing tools for communication, connection, and personal work.
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Commentary: A time to fight: How one woman is using her cancer diagnosis to bring awareness to others
On Valentine’s Day, 2024, Denisha Williams was diagnosed with cancer, which she attributes to the lack of racial equity in the healthcare system and the lack of self-advocacy by Black women.