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By Delaware State University More than 130 people gathered on May 2 to celebrate Susan Young Browne’s 108th birthday with a special dinner at Whatcoat United Methodist Church of Dover, Del. Attendees included Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, and Levy Court Commissioners Joanne Masten and Terry Pepper. Those present expressed profound amazement and heartfelt admiration for […]
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By Bill Curtis If, today, say, I was born, say, after the period of 1989 to 1995, then I would find it difficult to even think, believe or imagine that Black people lived such conviction like an Angela Davis in the quote where she says, “Revolution is a serious thing, the most serious thing about […]
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The Voting Rights Act: Part Four of a Five-Part Series The federal path is largely closed. The maps are being redrawn right now. Here is what’s left, who is already fighting, and what it is going to take. By Portia WoodSpecial to the AFRO I’m a lawyer. I’m not going to tell you there are […]
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By Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.com Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he will not sign an amended ordinance that would have required enhanced safety plans from bars and clubs open late at night. The city council on Tuesday unanimously passed the first reading of the amended Kelvyn Felder Ordinance. The second reading is expected this week. […]

Special to the Times NBA legend, philanthropist and global business leader Earvin “Magic” Johnson delivered a keynote address to Stillman College graduates this weekend that was both uplifting and practical. Johnson was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration during the ceremony, which was held Saturday, May 9, and marked a significant milestone for […]