Tragic incident at #JoppatowneHighSchool in #Maryland as a student was shot by a fellow student during an altercation. The suspect, a 16-year-old student, was caught shortly after the incident. afro.com/maryland-high-…

The Rev. #BoiseKimber, senior pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church in New Haven, Connecticut, has been elected as the 19th president of the #NationalBaptis Convention, USA. afro.com/new-president-…

'J6 Awards Gala, honoring Jan. 6 Capitol attackers, postponed due to 'scheduling conflicts'. Trump, who's been invited, not expected to attend. Trump himself faces sentencing on Sept. 18 for 34 felony counts. #jan6 afro.com/jan-6-awards-g…

#WordInBlack is hosting a virtual conversation on Sept. 10, 2024, focusing on issues relevant to #BlackVoters. The event, featuring live pre- and post-presidential #debate commentary, aims to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue. afro.com/debate-night-b…

#ColorOfChange and #AmericansForTaxFairness have released a report highlighting the racial inequities in the U.S. #taxsystem. The report calls for reforms to address the racial wealth gap and ensure fair taxation. afro.com/racial-inequit…

#ShaneJenkins, convicted for his role in the #CapitolRiot, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Despite his claims of being a political prisoner, Judge #AmitMehta emphasized that Jenkins' actions were not a form of political dissent. afro.com/texas-man-sent…

The #NationalBaptistConvention USA, the nation's largest Black #Protestant organization, is facing internal politics, declining attendance, and financial struggles. The organization, which boasts 5.2 million to 7.5 million members. afro.com/national-bapti…

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Larry Hogan in hot water after allegedly dismissing concerns of LGBTQ+ voters By Kevin D. McNair, Special to the AFRO ow.ly/vRCv50TipuL #lgbtqequality #lgbtqrights #mdlegislative #hogandismisses #senateelection

Loudoun School leaders consider allowing Narcan possession for students 16 and over By Kevin D. McNeir, Special to the AFRO ow.ly/NXsN50TipGl #opioidcrisis #studenthealth #naloxone #overdoseprevention #loudouncounty

Univ. of South Carolina ‘roast’ of Kamala Harris slated for Sept. 18 despite public outrage By D. Kevin McNeir, Special to the AFRO ow.ly/pyVX50TipLq #universitycensorship #cancelharrisroast #freespeechdebate #naacpaction #hatecrimeprotest

Multiple Red Line stations reopen after a summer of commuter nightmares By Kevin McNeir, Special to the AFRO ow.ly/5JnI50TiqO0 #purplelineprogress #publictransportation #metroconstruction #metrorailreopening #redlineupdate

New York man seeks justice for sister, 3, who was raped, murdered By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer ow.ly/kFpK50Tirj8 #stopchildabuse #endviolence #childsafety #justiceforjosefina #protectourchildren

On the inside: Rehabilitation programs key in successful reentry and anti-recidivism efforts By D. Kevin McNeir, Special to the AFRO ow.ly/Zyus50TiuQJ #prisonreform #reentryprograms #criminaljustice #blacklivesmatter #recidivism

AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet Dr. Megan Freeland, director of health communications for Planned Parenthood By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer ow.ly/3bTO50Tiwfk #healthmisinformation #blackhealthmedia #plannedparenthood #sexualreproductivehealth

Op-ed: How Black leaders and professional organizations are reshaping ‘Black Jobs’ By Henry Beecher Hicks III, President and CEO, National Black MBA Association ow.ly/TILT50TiObP #blackprofessionals #blackrepresentation #careeradvancement #blackjob #nationalblackmba

Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out Live Tour '24 at CFG Bank Arena Celebrate 20 incredible years of Wild 'N Out with Nick Cannon and your favorite cast members in this special live tour! wildnoutlivetour.com

PRESS ROOM: HBCU First LOOK Film Festival announces 2024 "I Aspire" 100 2nd Annual Festival returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 By BlackPR Wire ow.ly/zbnw50Tirbv #hbcufirstlook #hbcufirstlookfilmfestival #hbcuinfluencers #hbcuaspire #iaspire2024

With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible? By Ed White, The Associated Press ow.ly/qzHU50TiuWk #justiceforvictims #schoolshooting #gunviolence #guncontrol #parentalresponsibility

Judge hands down five year sentence to former D.C. police officer for fatal shooting of man By The Associated Press ow.ly/rpWe50Tivhg #justiceforgilmore #involuntarymanslaughter #sentencingjevric #policeshooting #excessiveforce