AFRO inside look: how to survive the holiday season with ease
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The holidays can be a very strenuous and stressful time of the year in more ways than one. While many people look forward … Read More
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The holidays can be a very strenuous and stressful time of the year in more ways than one. While many people look forward … Read More
By Joseph Williams,Word in Black As George Mason University’s “chief wellbeing officer,” Dr. Nance Lucas wanted to create a positive, healthy environment for stressed-out students. Along with classes on mental … Read More
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 23 announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 … Read More
After failing to undercut the law during his presidency, Donald Trump is reviving his dangerous promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), threatening to bar millions of Americans from … Read More
Blackdoctor.org News Blood pressure is more than just numbers your doctor writes on a chart. To explain it, Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, medical director of the Hypertension Clinic at Parkland Hospital … Read More
by S.E. Williams If we’ve learned nothing else during the age of Trump, we’ve learned that the illusion of voter fraud runs deep among many remaining in the Republican Party … Read More
Nationwide — Pierre Bagley, an independent filmmaker who has directed the likes of Taraji P. Henson and whose films have aired on Netflix, Bounce TV, TNT, and more, is now … Read More
By Oliver Darcy, CNN CNN—The exodus from X is bleeding beyond just major advertisers. In recent days, a number of prominent media brands have not only paused their paid marketing … Read More
By Larissa Bungo Senior Attorney Giving Tuesday is a terrific time to support your favorite cause or charity. Here’s how to avoid charity scams and make your donations count. Donate … Read More
Thaddaeus Elliott Justice and Peace Fellow Recently, I have been disturbed by the growing erasure of Thanksgiving as a legitimate holiday deserving of its moment to shine. Too many have … Read More
By Lou K. Coleman Because there can be no doubt that we are living in the last days. The signs we are seeing and the things taking place in this … Read More
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media In August, the California Attorney General’s Office, publicly apologized for its role in the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War … Read More
By George Townsend Special to the AFRO Your birth certificate is one of the most important identification documents you have – containing vital information about you, your birth and your … Read More
A CDC food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections has been updated: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html Key Points: Since the last update on November 17, 2023, an additional 56 people … Read More
By Joseph Williams, Word In Black From disproportionately high rates of chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes to women being three times more likely to die during childbirth than Whites, … Read More
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Consumer protection is a vital aspect of any thriving economy. It ensures that consumers are treated fairly and have the means to address issues they may … Read More
November 22, 2023 — Robin Rue Simmons, Executive Director of FirstRepair and Dr. Ron Daniels, Convener of the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) announced today that community stakeholders, reparations … Read More
S. E. Williams Survey data showing credit crunch comes as Federal Reserve considers a proposed regulation that could make obtaining loans more expensive and more difficult. A credit crunch is … Read More
by Special to the AFRO (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and National Action Network Founder and President Rev. Al Sharpton … Read More
By Mark Hedin As of this fall, the FTC’s Language Access Initiative will expand its services to include up to a dozen new languages. The Federal Trade Commission has a … Read More
by Maya Pottiger Word in Black Breana Calloway stood in front of the Illinois State Senate in March to testify in favor of the Racism Free Schools Act. It passed … Read More
Antonio Ray Harvey and Edward Henderson | California Black Media The high cost of housing, predatory financing programs, and the temporary nature of a critical government assistance program are all … Read More
SAN BERNARDINO—California PBIS honored 55 San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) sites for successfully developing systems to create welcoming, safe, and inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. … Read More
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Expanded Learning (EXL) Program (formerly Sunrise/CAPS) announced its intent to submit a renewal application for two prestigious grant programs offered … Read More