U.S. led ‘unprecedented’ surge in global military spending in 2024
by Jessica Corbett, CommonDreams.org Military spending worldwide soared to $2.718 trillion last year, meaning it “has increased every year for a full decade, going up...
OU history museum is one of largest holders of Native American remains
by Kylie CaldwellGaylord News, gaylordnews.net Oklahoma’s largest museum of natural history is also one of the largest holders of the remains of Native American and...
Iconic Memphis Civil Rights landmark destroyed by fire
MEMPHIS—In the early hours of April 27, the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) responded to a two-alarm fire at the historic Clayborn Temple Church in...
Woman harassed by pro-Israeli mob in Brooklyn
NEW YORK—Calls for justice are emanating from Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the aftermath of a video that has circulated online showing...
Black mayors convene in the nation’s capital
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) recently held its 2025 Annual Conference, emphasizing innovative leadership, community empowerment, and urban development throughout American cities....
Sharing the truth in our communities
The Fruit of Islam (F.O.I., the men of the Nation of Islam) continue the mission of propagation and sharing the faith of Islam by...
Baby dies after receiving 6 shots for 12 vaccines—doctors say ‘catching up’ kids on vaccines is common, and dangerous
The nurse who administered the shots said 1-year-old Sa’Niya needed them to catch her up on vaccinations she missed at her 6-month appointment—a common...
Mississippi justice tour brings police brutality, gun violence cases to the forefront
Community advocates embarked on a tour across Mississippi to highlight the stories of Black families and individuals impacted by police brutality and racial trauma...
Wreath laying ceremony honors Freddie Gray 10 years after brutal death
by Alexis TaylorThe AFRO www.afro.com Local officials, residents, family members and friends came together April 19 to honor the life of Freddie Gray exactly 10 years...
U.S. government attacks free speech through executive orders
U.S. government attacks free speech through executive orders Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or...