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Victor J. Glover. One of eight new astronauts _ its first new batch in four years. Glover, 37, Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy, hails from Pomona, Calif., and Prosper, Texas. He is an F/A-18 pilot and graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. Glover holds degrees from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Air University and Naval Postgraduate School. He currently is serving as a Navy Legislative Fellow in the U.S. Congress. Photo/NASA
Victor J. Glover. One of eight new astronauts _ its first new batch in four years. Glover, 37, Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy, hails from Pomona, Calif., and Prosper, Texas. He is an F/A-18 pilot and graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. Glover holds degrees from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Air University and Naval Postgraduate School. He currently is serving as a Navy Legislative Fellow in the U.S. Congress. Photo/NASA (AP Photo)
NASA Picks 8 New Astronauts, 1 African American, 4 Women
Originally published June 17, 2013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has eight new astronauts — its first new batch in four years.more More Arrow
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones takes a break during the team's NFL football minicamp, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Cincinnati. Jones' attorney entered a written plea of not guilty Tuesday to an assault charge after police say he hit a woman at a nightclub last week.
NFL’s “Pacman” Jones Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge
by Associated Press
June 13, 2013 - Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones pleaded not guilty June 11 to an assault charge after police say he hit a woman at a nightclub earlier in the month, the latest in a string of legal troubles he's faced.more More Arrow

Dexter Brookins taking the Oath of Office at his promotion ceremony.
Dexter Brookins Promoted to Lt. Col.
by AFRO Staff
June 12, 2013 - Dexter Brookins was recently promoted to the rank of Lt. Col. as an active member of the U.S. Army.more More Arrow

Black Music Celebration.
June Marks Black Music Month
by Zachary Lester
June 12, 2013 - Get ready to hit the Internet or the local box for show tickets. June is Black Music Month and venues across the nation are presenting shows ranging from blues to gospel to hip hop to jazz to R&B to give aficionados—or those who are just interested in getting their dance on—a place celebrate.more More Arrow

Dr. Alvin Thornton and his daughters.
Fathers and Sons Opine About Dads’ Day
by Zachary Lester
June 12, 2013 - NAACP President and CEO Benjamin T. Jealous has two little children. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III has a son and two daughters. Rev. Derren A. Thompson, a Chesapeake Bay-area clergyman, has two sons.more More Arrow

Joe Madison.
Joe Madison Elected to American Red Cross’ Board of Governors
by AFRO Staff
June 12, 2013 - Sirius XM Radio personality Joe Madison was recently elected to the American Red Cross’ Board of Governors. more More Arrow

Kenneth Coats
New Technology Helps College Grads Get Jobs
by BlackNews.Com
June 12, 2013 - (BlackNews.com) -- Employers are doing it. Daters are doing it. Even the government is doing it. So what is the “it” we’re referring to here? Background checks. more More Arrow

Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Monday, June 10, 2013 in San Francisco. Apple demonstrated new software at the conference. The new design direction was widely expected and will show up on iPhones, iPad and iPod Touches this fall, the company said. Photo/Eric Risberg
Integrates Background, iTunes Radio. Apple Revamps Look of iPhone, iPad Software
by Michael Liedtke and Peter Svensson
June 10, 2013 - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from its iPhone and iPad software, like the casino-green "felt" of its Game Center app, in what it calls the biggest update since the iPhone's launch in 2007.more More Arrow

Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks during a news conference in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 to announce his plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat that opened with the death of Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.). Booker, 44, is currently serving in his second term as mayor.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker Formally Joins NJ Senate Race
by Angela Delli Santi and Geoff Mulvihill
June 08, 2013 - TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker on Saturday formally announced he's in the race to finish the U.S. Senate term of the late Frank Lautenberg.more More Arrow

Federal Judge Edith Jones
Blacks, Hispanics Predisposed to Crime, Federal Appeals Ct. Judge Says
by Zenitha Prince
June 07, 2013 - A coalition of civil rights groups on June 4 filed an ethics complaint against conservative federal Judge Edith Jones for discriminatory and offensive remarks she allegedly made during a public speech, including a contention that minorities are predisposed to crime.more More Arrow

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