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By Reginald L Allen II Special to the AFRO The Cox Enterprises’ 2021 Social Impact Accelerator class has been selected. The Atlanta-based program, powered by Techstars, is an annual three-month program that will go virtual for this season due to in-person gathering restrictions because of
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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0
Don’t watch the steal of real democracy; resist | Afro
By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Thirty-three states have Republicans proposing laws to restrict voting. The proposals are intended to pacify the one-term, twice-impeached former U.S. president. It is a direct assault on people who performed their civic duty.  These unconstitutional acts must
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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0
NFL Slammed For Corporate Apology To Protesting Players
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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET
Coming 2 America film review | Afro
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic Nothing wrong with a little nostalgia. But if you’re looking for a comedy revelation, this isn’t it. It’s an ‘80s throwback with a comic superstar, his merrymen/women and a tinge of Wakanda fever. Grab a seat and be prepared to yawn before you laugh
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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0
Greater Sound of Greater St. Stephen FGBC Performs Mighty Long Way
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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Rayshard Brooks Shooting: DA Announces Murder Charges
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Egypt Arrests Doctors, Silences Critics Over Virus Outbreak | Afro
By The Associated Press A doctor arrested after writing an article about Egypt’s fragile health system. A pharmacist picked up from work after posting online about a shortage of protective gear. An editor taken from his home after questioning official coronavirus figures. A pregnant doctor arrested
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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority
True Originals on Exhibit at Waller Gallery | Afro
By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Waller Gallery continues its 2021 opening exhibition of “Contextual Exposure,” featuring interdisciplinary and multi-media works from three artists: Ada Pinkston, Noél Puéllo and Rebecca Marimutu. Dominating the space are Marimutu’s “Portrait(s),” huge hanging
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By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO In her recent book, “Say It Louder: Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy,” host of MSNBC’s  “Cross Connection” Tiffany Cross, discussed the importance of internships in the media industry, saying they offer, “The valuable experience of
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Ex-NFL Star Ryan Clark Breaks Down In Tears After Learning Son Was Called Racial Slur
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Cosmetologist drops a bomb on Baltimore | Afro
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OP-ED: Eradicate Systemic Racism Together | Afro
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D.C., HU React to Vernon Jordan’s Passing | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Vernon Jordan, who died on March 1 at the age of 85, was not just an American civil rights leader and businessman, but a celebrated Howard University alum who contributed greatly to the fabric of the historically Black institution and to the
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