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In a clear rejection of the policies of President Donald Trump, history repeated itself in Virginia. Democrats once again swept all three statewide offices as they did in 2017 during Trump’s first term. Abigail Spanberger easily won the office of Governor, and State Senator Ghazala Hashmi won her race over John Reid to be the next Lieutenant Governor. The victories occurred against the backdrop of a historic win in Virginia by Spanberger that will give Virginia its first woman Governor.

The Montford Point Marines were trailblazers in the U.S. Marine Corps, but their stories have often gone untold. Mallorie Berger, granddaughter of Montford Point Marine Maurice L. Burns, is working to ensure the bravery of these men, including Charles Cargile Hall, is remembered
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“A complex reality” is being overlooked by President Donald Trump, with his Friday proposal to send the U.S. military into Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian behaviors, believes Congressman Greg Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

The United Nations reports that Hurricane Melissa has scattered nearly 5 million tons of debris across Western Jamaica, hindering crews from delivering aid and restoring critical services promptly.

Medi-Cal is undergoing major changes. For Black Californians, these shifts bring both opportunities and challenges. As California continues to reshape its health care system through initiatives like California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), the state is working to close long-standing racial disparities in care, especially in areas like maternal health, mental health, and preventive services.

A Veterans Day Tribute

With the federal government shutdown now in its second month, Covered California officials are warning that nearly two million residents who rely on federal tax credits to keep their coverage affordable could face steep premium increases—or lose insurance—if Congress fails to act during open enrollment.

A new initiative launching in early 2026 aims to help Black women across Southern California build careers, break job barriers, and reclaim economic power.

The National Institute for Early Education Research reports that a robust and growing body of international research shows that too many children across the globe are not receiving nurturing care in their second 1,000 days of life.

A year after its release, The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy stands not only as a record of history but as a warning to the present. When Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and this writer published their searing exploration of slavery’s enduring impact, they were documenting centuries of pain and resistance. Today, under the Trump administration, the book feels like a mirror held up to an America slipping backward into the shadows it once pretended to escape.

Black service members have long played a pivotal role in shaping American history, from fighting overseas to advancing civil rights at home. Veterans such as Amzie Moore, Golden Asro Frinks and the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Company helped break barriers and inspire lasting change both in the military and society.
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The Harlem Hellfighters, an all-Black regiment in World War I, spent nearly 200 days in combat facing both the enemy and systemic racism at home. More than a century later, their descendants accepted a long-overdue Congressional Gold Medal, honoring their courage and resilience.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Joint Legislative Contract Review Committee on Thursday approved more than $21.7 million in contracts for the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) aimed at improving literacy instruction, supporting struggling readers, and enhancing teacher preparation […]

Eight moderate to conservative Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to reopen the government without extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, despite promising not to do so, leaving millions of Americans disappointed and raising questions about the economic and racial representation in Congress.
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Four of the six invited gubernatorial candidates discussed pressing issues such as aging Californians, homelessness, mental health, environmental justice, and California’s relationship with the federal government at the Inland Empire Health Matters Forum hosted at the University of California, Riverside.
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Two veterans, Robert Lorinza Jones and Earl Ruff Jr., reflect on decades of service across the Marine Corps and National Guard. From Vietnam to Desert Storm and the Pentagon on 9/11, their stories reveal hard-won lessons in discipline, leadership and the lasting power of military brotherhood.
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By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com Oluwatosin Oluokun, a first-generation Nigerian, wife, and mother of two young children, remembers the day when she first learned she had high blood pressure and accelerated cholesterol levels and would need to go on medication.  Her response, however, changed her life and set her on a path toward […]
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) recognized the launch of the Ward 8 Advanced Technical Center and D.C. HEAL program, providing students apprenticeships and skills that can strengthen the local workforce and future opportunities.
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birminghamal.gov Mayor Randall L. Woodfin on Monday announced leaders who will guide his administration’s third term. Woodfin reappointed to his executive team Cedric D. Sparks, Sr., Chief of Staff; Ed Fields, Chief Strategist and Senior Advisor; Melissa E. Smiley, Chief Economic and Community Development Officer; and Chaz Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Sports […]

By Shauna Stuart | For The Birmingham Times Cassandra Griffen, an activist and renowned documentary photographer whose many notable images included the Civil Rights Movement as well as Sun Ra Arkestra, was celebrated on Sunday by a host of Birmingham artists, historians, and musicians. Mrs. Griffen died on Oct. 23. She was 75. Family and […]

By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | For The Birmingham Times When software engineer and entrepreneur Kym’Bria Green was diagnosed with diabetes three years ago, “I was crushed,” she said. “I wasn’t a complete stranger to diabetes; I have family and friends who [have the condition]. However, when I got the diagnosis, I was overwhelmed.” Green not only […]

The Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council’s new report outlines a $100 million plan to demolish and renovate more than 2,000 vacant properties. The initiative aims to revitalize Baltimore’s neighborhoods and reduce long-standing housing blight.
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By Kisha Brown, Esq. For most of the conversation and efforts regarding access to justice, the focus is often on visible crises — eviction, incarceration, domestic violence — that are inextricably linked to poverty. However, the Black community’s barriers to legal counsel and information are often structural and cultural as much as economic. Think about […]
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After spending 27 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, former Chicago Cubs Minor League player Jimmie C. Gardner has turned his pain into purpose. Through his new nonprofit, Gardner House LLC, he’s working to support others wrongfully convicted and to challenge systemic injustices in the U.S. legal system.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is continuing to reduce flights at 40 major U.S. airports as part of a safety initiative to manage growing strain from the ongoing government shutdown. Shown here, a board displaying canceled flights at O’Hare International Airport, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Chicago.
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By John-Michael Lawrence Medical research shows that a plant-based diet reduces the need for medication, reduces the need for health care, prevents chronic ailments (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blood ailments, prostate cancer, etc.) that disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color because of poor diet and lack of health care.   Animal protein […]
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AFRO News will host their annual “Salute to Our Veterans” event on Nov. 13 at Martin’s West, located on 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD.
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After losing 60 percent of his customers when a federal program was canceled, New York farmer David Haughton faced the threat of losing his 35-acre farm. Support from the Black Farmers Fund and his community helped him stay afloat, though he continues to seek assistance after a devastating fire damaged his home.
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By Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Nov. 9 after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight. In a test […]
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After surviving Hurricane Melissa while in Jamaica for a wedding, Baltimore couple Rudy and Jonelle Hooks found comfort in the compassion of fellow guests and support from their Maryland community. As they returned home, local officials and Jamaican-born leaders launched relief efforts, mobilizing donation drives to aid those affected by the storm.
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