NEWS FROM OUR PUBLISHERS

Baltimore County activates its Freezing Weather Shelter Plan from Nov. 15, 2024 to April 15, 2025 to protect homeless individuals from freezing weather, with public facilities and emergency shelters open during the day and night to provide shelter.
The post PRESS ROOM: Baltimore County prepares to assist residents who need shelter during cold weather appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

The Baltimore County Department of Health is raising awareness about American Diabetes Awareness Month, encouraging people to manage their diabetes and prevent it from developing, and offering a free weight loss management program to help individuals make lifestyle changes for improved health.
The post PRESS ROOM: November is American Diabetes Awareness Month appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Donald Trump and David Smith are using their platforms to mobilize their base to seize power in service of their White supremacist political agenda, while Sinclair Broadcasting and other journalists are using their platforms to characterize Black organizations as corrupt and corrupt.
The post Opinion: Stories implying Baltimore Children and Youth Fund grantees are corrupt further White supremacist agenda appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

EBONY has unveiled its 2024 Power 100 list, featuring 100 of the most influential Black achievers across 10 categories, including Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart, Samara Joy, and Noah Lyles, among others, who are shaping culture and driving change in the community.
The post PRESS ROOM: EBONY unveils 2024 Power 100 List celebrating Black brilliance worldwide appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Three daughters of Malcolm X have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, NYPD, and others, alleging their involvement in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader and their failure to prevent the killing.
The post Daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader’s assassination appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Palm Springs City Council has approved a $5.91 million cash settlement to be distributed to former residents of Section 14 and their descendants, as part of a larger reparations package that also includes housing programs and cultural initiatives.
The post Palm Springs Approves Cash Settlement for Section 14 and Their Descendants appeared first on Black Voice News.

Jayden Maiava led the USC Trojans to a 35-24 victory over the Cornhuskers, throwing three touchdowns for 259 yards and running for another, as the Trojans seek their sixth victory against UCLA next week to become bowl eligible.
The post USC 28 Nebraska 20 as Jayden Maiava Makes His Debut at USC appeared first on Black Voice News.

Dartanion Swift-Williams has been appointed as Baltimore City’s chief data and performance officer, tasked with leading the Office of Performance and Innovation and establishing a modern, efficient data and performance management program.
The post Mayor Scott appoints Dartanion Swift-Williams as new chief data and performance officer appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry features a permanent exhibit highlighting the work and history of Baltimore’s longest-running family-owned newspaper, The AFRO-American, which has served as a vital platform for Black stories and reporters for over 100 years.
The post AFRO included in permanent exhibit at Baltimore Museum of Industry  appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is hosting the Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit on Nov. 19, which aims to provide minority-owned and small businesses with opportunities to network and learn about procurement opportunities within state government.
The post Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit comes to Baltimore  appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

The Baltimore archdiocese is closing or consolidating most of the city’s Black parishes, prompting a local Catholic to appeal the decision and argue that the church should take responsibility for declining attendance and crumbling infrastructure.
The post Why Baltimore’s Black Catholic parishes are vanishing appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign was a remarkable achievement, despite the misinformation and racism that contributed to her loss, and Democrats should not be discouraged by the outcome.
The post Black Vote Black Power: 5 big lies about why Donald Trump won appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

California’s Secretary of State’s office has reported that several counties shifted to voting for Republican candidate and President-Elect Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election compared to 2020, with key issues such as the housing crisis, inflation, and health care being key concerns among voters.
The post How California voted in 2024 compared to 2020 appeared first on Black Voice News.

United Way of Central Maryland’s WorkWays program offers a comprehensive employer/employee engagement program that creates more supportive and equitable workplaces, helping employees address personal and professional barriers and increase productivity and job satisfaction.
The post United Way is driving equity, opportunity, and access in the workplace appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Last Updated on November 16, 2024 by BVN
The post Sharing My Love of Southern African Cuisine appeared first on Black Voice News.

Baltimore residents and family members gathered in front of City Hall to demand accountability and safety measures for Department of Public Works employees, following the deaths of four employees since 2020, including Timothy Cartwell who was crushed by a work truck on Nov. 8.
The post Family members call for change after latest DPW death on duty appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

dcwins.com For Sarah Granderson, who graduated from Ramsay High School in 2021 and is now a senior at Jacksonville State University, Birmingham Promise is more than a program. “It’s a path to economic opportunity that can truly change lives,” she said. Through Promise scholarships, Granderson has been able to work toward her degree in political […]

By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor  The AFRO honored members of the U.S. Air Force; U.S. Army; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Navy; U.S. Marine Corps and the Space Force inside of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland’s African American History and Culture on Nov. 14.  The event served as a salute to Carroll A. […]
The post The AFRO honors military men and women at annual Veterans Day luncheon appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

By Micah Hardge | UAB News The University of Alabama at Birmingham will lead a community-based research study funded by the National Institutes of Health to examine how specific modifications of housing and neighborhood conditions affect health outcomes. In collaboration with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, the City of Birmingham, and multiple organizations […]

Recent shootings at HBCUs have cast a dark cloud over what should be a joyful homecoming season, highlighting a disturbing trend of gun violence targeting these cherished campuses, and prompting the need for enhanced safety measures to protect students and staff.
The post Homecomings at HBCUs must be safe spaces for celebration, not targets of gun violence appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Tennessee State University has named Duanté Abercrombie as head coach, unveiled their jersey, and received their first official commitment from a student-athlete as they prepare to become the first HBCU to field a Division I ice hockey team in 2025-26.
The post Tennessee State University set to debut the first Division I hockey team at an HBCU appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Howard University’s women’s soccer team clinched their first conference title since joining the NEC in 2021 and will be competing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.
The post Howard women’s soccer wins first NEC conference title, qualifies for NCAA tournament appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Voters across the nation decided on measures impacting K-12 schools and the educational futures of Black students, with some states approving school choice, eliminating standardized testing requirements, and increasing school funding.
The post Education on the ballot: Here’s what passed appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Second event highlights local artist at the South Central Extension Community Office PHOENIX – Valley Metro’s South Central Extension/downtown Hub Meet-and-Paint seriesreturns to the South Central Extension Community Office, spotlighting Sherman St./Central Ave. signal Building artist, Isaac Caruso on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project. Following the series’ successful launch with Broadway/Central Ave […]
The post Meet-and-Paint series continues with Sherman St./Central Ave. signal building artist Isaac Caruso appeared first on Arizona Informant.

Special to the Arizona Informant Newspaper Earlier this week the Roosevelt School Board held its’ monthly meeting to discuss districtbusiness. This month’s meeting was not the routine gathering of the members. Severalcommunity members came out to voice their displeasure with the decision of the board toconsider closing 5 of the schools in the district. Declining […]
The post Closing Of Schools In The Roosevelt School District – South Phoenix Community Voices Serious Concerns About Possible appeared first on Arizona Informant.