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By Sunita Sohrabji There are major efforts taking place around the country to remove vaccination requirements for children going to school. To me, that is one of the most frightening ideas that I’ve seen in my lifetime. — Dr. Richard Besser, CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Vaccines The Centers for Disease Control and…

Americans Are Getting Sick More Often And Earlier in Life By Patty Starr, President & CEO, Health Action Council, and Craig Kurtzweil, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer‑sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health…

By Araceli Martinez Leer en español When Patricia Martinez was asked by an employee of the Mexican Consulate in San Bernardino to sit down, she thought her husband had been deported. She never imagined that she was about to receive the biggest blow of her life. The staff person told Martinez that her husband, Alberto…

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Throughout Black History and Women’s History months this year we have emphasized that one of the best ways to celebrate history is to make more history.  Black excellence and leadership in all fields of endeavor are rising as the nation takes account of the 250th Anniversary of the United…

By BlackPressUSA Detroit, MI — PMG Agency has launched Cohort 2 of the PMG Journey Fellowship in partnership with Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound (HUB), supported by the Flagstar Foundation, which has funded the fellowship since its inception. The Journey Fellowship equips students with tools to understand how narratives shape perception, opportunity, and identity, with post-program evaluation…

By Megan Sayles | AFRO Staff Writer As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors. In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions….

By D. Kevin McNeir | Special to The AFRO  Shanna Ward, the owner of a publishing company and insurance agency located in Columbus, Ohio, said the elders in her family often say she inherited her entrepreneurial spirit from one of their ancestors – a formerly enslaved child from Virginia whose freedom came through manumission in…

By Jessica Daniels Although diet and lifestyle changes won’t cure your Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), they can help you manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of it progressing to advanced congestive heart failure Frederick L. Ruberg, MD, associate chief for academic affairs and director of the advanced cardiac imaging program, section of cardiovascular medicine…

Sacramento, CA — In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, announces that CalKIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help eligible community college students access their CalKIDS Scholarships. Through this partnership, state education…

“San Bernardino is building real momentum. We are creating a City where families can find attainable housing, businesses can grow, and neighborhoods are safer and stronger than they’ve been in decades, “ said Mayor Helen Tran. Dameron Communications SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The City of San Bernardino is one of the most affordable cities in…

Dr. Gail C. Christopher WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Dr. Gail C. Christopher, a renowned thought leader and advocate for racial equity, has penned a compelling article in Washington Monthly titled “Reclaiming the Narrative: Black History as the Heart of America’s Story.” Her thought-provoking article challenges…

By Kimberlee Vaye, Assistant Director and Equity Officer, California New Motor Vehicle Board  Every day, we depend on our cars to get us places: to and from work, taking our kids to school, and more. But what many don’t realize is that millions of cars on U.S. roads have open safety recalls. These risks increase…

In the wake of the Eaton Fire that devastated Altadena and Pasadena, while others watched, Eugene Weems and Abe Roy went to work — helping families rebuild, restoring hope, and breaking ground on a stronger Altadena.  Altadena, CA — The flames tried to erase Altadena and Pasadena. The Eaton Fire left families displaced, dreams interrupted,…

Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Planning a vacation, preparing for a wedding, coordinating the family reunion, or a hot girl summer? Then look no further than the Sunseeker Resort Florida Golf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton. Located at 5500 Sunseeker Way in Charlotte Harbor, Florida 33980. The property is new opening just a couple of years ago….

By First Five Years Fund  New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies that help families afford care. The national survey was conducted by UpOne Insight on behalf of the First Five Years…

By Fred Redmond, Secretary Treasurer AFL-CIO n 1917, A. Philip Randolph and Chandler Owen launched The Messenger, a pro-labor, anti-war magazine that connected racism to exploitation and demanded justice for Black workers. Two years later, the federal government responded with tactics of targeted censorship—surveillance, harassment and threats of prosecution—and branded a small Black labor magazine…

By Dayvon Love After the overthrow of Mosaddegh, the United States installed the Shah of Iran to lead the country, which was a brutal, autocratic regime that lasted for a couple decades. The 1979 revolution in Iran that resulted in the overthrow of the Shah and the taking of American hostages is often narrated as…

The Los Angeles Angels are turning the page in 2026, and at the center of the franchise’s reset is a familiar face. Kurt Suzuki begins the season as the club’s new skipper, stepping into the role with both history in the organization and hope for a turnaround. By Earl Heath | Contributing Sports Writer The…

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer “I don’t know about you, but I cannot even begin to count how many sisters and friends have experienced these conditions that so often go untalked about,” said Tiffany Robinson, vice president for state government affairs at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. “We know that pain is often minimized, care is…

When California froze new Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented adults, thousands of Kern County families were left in limbo. At Clinica Sierra Vista, staff members are racing to keep patients covered — and fighting fear with trust. By Cecil Egbele | Contributing Writer | California Local News Fellow On a chilly February morning in East Bakersfield,…

by Adam Ashton California’s criminal justice system looks different in a very tangible way compared to when Gov. Gavin Newsom took office seven years ago. It has fewer prisons thanks to a dramatic decline in the number of people the state is incarcerating. It’s directing more resources to rehabilitation programs. And, at the prison that…

By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher It seems like this President is forever pulling distractions out of his hat of illegalities and taking our attention away from the real issues, such as the failure of the U.S. Congress with its Republican leadership, to exercise its War Powers responsibilities. The Entire Congress should have been called…