Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony featuring stars and fantasy along the Seine River, celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution and its ambition to host the first Games with equal numbers of men and women competing.The post Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious but rainy opening ceremony on the Seine River appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and ShaCarri Richardson are among the Black women athletes who are leading the way in prioritizing mental health and vulnerability in their careers, setting an example for others to follow.The post Biles, Richardson and Osaka return to spotlight, highlighting issues facing Black women appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her transformational leadership, commitment to civil rights, and advocacy for underserved communities.The post Kamala Harris for President appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway and athletes such as ShaCarri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, and the US Womens Gymnastics team are among those to watch as they compete for gold medals.The post A look at the 2024 Olympic schedule and the Black athletes competing in Paris appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
The D.C. State Board of Education has endorsed a call to cut deference to donor families and halt legacy admissions in the Districts private and public colleges, arguing that it stifles diversity and prevents low-income and Black and Brown students from accessing equitable opportunity.The post D.C. State Board of Education SBOE shows support for end of legacy admissions at District institutions appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
T. Rowe, however, was not able to beat Wall Streets estimates for profit or revenue in the quarter.
The waterfront restaurant opened inside a hotel in 2020.
Under Armours star athlete Steph Curry will go for gold in some new patriotic shoes.
The Station North venue offered an eclectic mix of Korean street food, karaoke, live bands, DJ sets and themed dance parties.
The ex-CEOs aviation company is also facing lawsuits from a Major League Baseball team and several pilots. Read more about the accusations against the once high-flying startup.
The fourth suspect arrested for the murder of Israeli citizen Efraim Gordon was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted armed robbery and related firearms offenses on Thursday, July 25. Gordon, 31, was visiting Baltimore to attend a family wedding when he was shot to death in May 2021 in an attempted carjacking in front of The post Fourth Suspect in Efraim Gordon Case Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times.
Now Is Not the Time I never thought Id be writing this. With great respect, I very sadly read the article Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaker Duo Share Hope for a Better Future July 19. Now especially is not the time for discussions about peace and justice and equality. Now is the time to return the hostages, destroy The post Letters: July 26 appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times.
The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, was created to rule on disputes between nations. It also issues advisory opinions on international legal issues which are nonbinding and entirely unenforceable. Nonetheless, ICJ rulings carry some persuasive weight and have international diplomatic implications. In January 2023, the U.N. General Assembly by a The post ICJ Strikes Again appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times.
Last weeks production of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was masterful. It artfully balanced dogma and emotion, mixed politics with heart-wrenching reality and was carefully orchestrated to reflect remarkable party unity and purpose. Many of the non-divisive issues within the Republican Party were highlighted and perceived mistakes of the Biden-Harris administration were attacked. The The post Trumps Republican National Convention appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times.
Many of the participants in Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Legacy Camp program which serves Israeli youth who have lost family serving in the IDF had never left Israel or even been on a plane before attending. But over the course of 10 days, these campers traveled to Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and The post Maryland FIDF Hosts Grieving Israeli Campers at Capital Camps appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics starts on July 26, and our very own Jason Newton will be there to share the unforgettable experience with you
Her mom explained why Biles wasnt on the Team USA boat.