Easy Solar and Altech, two locally owned companies, are providing solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa, helping to reduce reliance on kerosene and other fuels and improve access to electricity.
Category: National News
Posted inNational News
After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
Extremist groups, disinformation agents, hucksters and politicians are exploiting the devastation and despair caused by Hurricane Helene to spread false claims and conspiracy theories about the government’s response, diverting attention from recovery efforts.
Posted inHealth
Georgia judge overturns 6-week abortion ban
A Fulton County judge has ruled that Georgia’s six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, allowing abortions up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, while the state’s Attorney General has filed an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court to reinstate the ban.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
Hurricane Helene has killed at least 227 people in six states, with the majority of the deaths occurring in North Carolina, and FEMA has provided over $27 million in individual assistance to survivors.
Posted inNational News
PRESS ROOM: The National Civil Rights Museum announces 33rd Freedom Award honorees
The National Civil Rights Museum will honor civil rights activist Xernona Clayton, civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee at the 33rd Freedom Awards, which will be held on October 17, 2024, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN.
Posted in2024 Elections
Early voting begins in Virginia
Virginia is the first state in the nation to allow in-person voting in the 2024 presidential election, with early voting available from September 20 to November 2, and same day registration available until Election Day.
Posted inWord In Black
On Nov. 5, we must ‘be about’ voting – especially young people
Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, emphasizes the importance of having an Election Day plan and the importance of the youth voice as we move closer to Nov. 5.
Posted inWord In Black
Top 10 ways to be a better Black voter
Keith Boykin urges African-Americans to become better voters by getting informed, verifying information, voting, attending local government meetings, volunteering, donating, supporting organizations, lobbying elected officials, running for office, and starting a PAC.
Posted in2024 Elections
Walz takes on Vance for vice presidency in live debate
Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance engaged in a policy-heavy debate on Oct 1, focusing their criticism on the top of the ticket and outlining the policy and character differences between their running mates.
Posted inHealth
PATIENTS Program receives $9.4 Million grant to start health equity research hub at UMB
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has received $9.4 million in federal funding to serve as a health equity research hub, providing resources and expertise to help Community-Led, Health Equity Structural Interventions (CHESIs) achieve their goals and support community-led health equity research.
Posted inNational News
Americans could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
The International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike on October 1, shutting down ports from Maine to Texas, which could lead to higher prices and shortages of goods around the country during the holiday shopping season.
Posted inAfro Briefs
US port strike by 45,000 dockworkers is all but certain to begin at midnight
The International Longshoremen’s Association has announced a strike on Oct. 1, which could cause 36 ports to shut down and disrupt the nation’s supply chain, leading to higher prices and delays in goods reaching households and businesses.