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By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com Go-Go Awareness Week kicked off Nov. 17 with a press conference held at the Go-Go Museum & Café in Southeast Washington, D.C.  And while legends, including Rare Essence, E.U., Trouble Funk and “the godfather of go-go,” Chuck Brown, were essential in the evolution of the regional music style into […]
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By Curtis Yee, Michael Warren, Carley Petesch and Bridget Brown The House voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill Nov. 18 to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President […]
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Gov. Gavin Newsom, in October, signed two Senate bills introduced by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).

More than three-quarters of American adults didn’t get a covid shot last season, a figure that health care experts warn could rise this year amid new U.S. government recommendations.

The overflowing pride, spiritual joy and sense of community was tangible at the oldest African American church in California, St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.). On Nov. 15-16. the congregation celebrated its 175th anniversary with a special church service and a “living museum” event in Sacramento.

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) is calling for immediate accountability at WJZ-TV, the Baltimore news station owned by CBS, following allegations of racism, sexual harassment, poor working conditions and high turnover. NABJ is reviewing the claims and supporting the journalists who came forward.
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Civil rights leader Latasha Brown has called for a boycott of Amazon, Target, and Home Depot during Thanksgiving weekend as part of the “We Ain’t Buying It” initiative to encourage members of the Black community to leverage their economic power to drive change and support retailers who align with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
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Tamika Burgess, a Black Panamanian author, has written two children’s books, “Sincerely Sicily” and “Danilo Was Here,” to highlight her culture and Panama’s history, while also creating “Es Mi Cultura,” a monthly newsletter to advance the online presence of Black Latinas.
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The longest government shutdown in US history has ended, and SNAP/CalFresh benefits will be disbursed to families for November, with combined payments for November and December for newly certified applicants, while the bill funds the program through September 2026.
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By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com For those who are diehard fans of the stage and anxiously await the holiday season every December, enjoying a production of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol”: counts as a family tradition.  Over the past decade, two Black actors, Gregory Burgess and Craig Wallace, portraying Ebenezer Scrooge […]
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By Wolfgang Klietmann This year, roughly a dozen Americans will contract melioidosis, an infection caused by a tropical bacteria with a fatality rate as high as 50 percent. Two of the four patients in one recent outbreak died – and none of them had recently traveled abroad, which suggests the bacteria is incubating on U.S. […]
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By Kim Chandler | Associated Press MONTGOMERY — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday urged the board that oversees Alabama Public Television to delay any decision on severing ties with PBS until it has studied Alabamians’ opinions on the matter and developed a plan for what comes next. The Republican governor sent a letter to […]

fairfieldha.org The Fairfield Alabama Housing Authority (FAHA) is has announced the appointment of Julius D. Howard as its new Executive Director. With a distinguished career spanning multiple housing authorities across Alabama, Mr. Howard brings a wealth of experience, visionary leadership, and a deep commitment to community service. Howard began his career at the Housing Authority […]

By Micah Hardge | UAB News As winter looms on the horizon, so do viruses and bacteria prepared to usher in annual colds and flu. The immune system is the first line of defense against these types of viral infections and illnesses. Two University of Alabama at Birmingham professors offer tips to build and protect […]

Wallace “Jack” Jackman, longtime co-publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, is remembered for his visionary leadership, community-building spirit and the warmth and humor that defined his life. A mentor, connector and modernizer of the MSR, he leaves behind a powerful legacy carried forward by his family and the many lives he touched.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Jackman family
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Herb Brown, a World War II veteran, prominent Baltimore businessman and political power broker who co-founded the Vanguard Organization, died Nov. 4 at age 101. Visitation and funeral services will take place Nov. 21 and 22, respectively.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson is hospitalized in Chicago with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder he has managed for more than a decade. His family says he remains in stable condition and is not on life support, continuing to communicate with loved ones despite significant health challenges.
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Cultural historian Cory J. France was recently honored with the Rory Turner Prize for Cultural Sustainability at Goucher College. France is on the frontlines of advocating for “Black cemetery citizenship,” or a commitment to respect, remember, reclaim and fight for the spaces where Black bodies are laid to rest.
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By Aaron FoleyWord in Black Every Friday, Joanne Griffith tries to get the world a little more unstuck. Her newsletter, “The Get Free Guide,” implores its readers — who are increasingly becoming evangelists, but more on that shortly — to do just that. The methods, like the one she dropped in the September newsletter, can […]
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By Don Rhodes II | For The Birmingham Times Since taking the reins as President and CEO of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau this summer, Dan Williams has been driven by one aspiration: “I want our destination to be the standard,” he told the Birmingham Times. “I want us to be the organization […]

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Hoover High School graduate Rotimi Kukoyi, now at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was named one of 32 students to the American Rhodes Scholar Class of 2026 and will commence his studies at Oxford in October. Kukoyi was selected from a pool of 965 candidates who […]

Birmingham City Schools Nonprofit organization Operation Warm and volunteers from Diversified Energy distributed new coats and gloves to students at Tuggle Elementary School last week. More than 400 coats were available for students, with volunteers helping the students with fitting. Operation Warm’s mission has always been focused on the whole child. Their tagline, ‘more than […]

With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to be aware of the increasing sophistication of online scams and to take steps to protect yourself, such as shopping with trusted retailers, being wary of unrealistic deals, and using secure payment methods.
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Mark Andrews’ 35-yard rushing touchdown on a late fourth-and-inches play lifted the Baltimore Ravens to a 23-16 comeback win over the Cleveland Browns, spoiling rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut. The Ravens notched their fourth straight victory, while Sanders struggled in relief of injured starter Dillon Gabriel.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier, has entered the Caribbean as part of a massive U.S. military buildup near Venezuela, raising concerns over the White House’s escalating counterdrug campaign. While officials claim the operation targets narcotrafficking, critics warn it signals heightened pressure on President Nicolás Maduro and potentially unlawful military actions in the region.
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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 16 after starter Dillon Gabriel left the game with a concussion. Sanders completed two short passes and lost a fumble during his first series, stepping in amid a season of shifting quarterback roles for Cleveland.
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Chronic absenteeism in U.S. K–12 schools is gradually declining, and a new EdTrust report suggests rates could be cut in half within five years if states continue expanding early interventions, tutoring, and wraparound supports. The improvements are especially significant for Black students, who remain disproportionately affected but are seeing progress as states adopt data-driven strategies and invest in student well-being.
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Greg Scaduto is the parent of a nonverbal autistic child, author of the blog “Broken but Readable” and an advocate for the Autism Society. In this piece that originally appeared in U.S. News and World Report, he debunks the theory that vaccines cause autism.
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The University of Baltimore celebrated 100 years on Nov. 13, honoring its legacy of driven students, lifelong learning, and shaping Baltimore’s future leaders while looking ahead to its second century of impact.
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USC Trojans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 26-21 on Homecoming Day, with Makai Lemon making key catches and Jayden Maiava throwing for 252 yards and a touchdown.
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Learn about the challenges faced by Black student parents in higher education and how the CCAMPIS program can provide support for child care costs.
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AFRO News hosted their third annual “Salute to Our Veterans” event on Nov. 13, honoring Black veterans for their service to the nation and their communities.
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Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against fintech company MoneyLion, alleging the app traps residents in high-cost, short-term loans known as “Instacash.” City officials say the company’s misleading marketing and optional fees have disproportionately harmed the city’s most financially vulnerable residents.
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Grassroots groups in Baltimore are tackling food inequities through urban farming, education and youth empowerment. The Food Project and Black Yield Institute are creating community-led solutions to expand access and build power.
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