Mikki Taylor, ESSENCE magazine’s longtime beauty and cover director, recently announced she will retire after 30 years at the storied publication, according to a statement issued by the magazine. As of March 31, Taylor will contribute to ESSENCE as editor-at-large and will work with Greg Monfries, creative director, on magazine cover concepts, photo sessions and […]
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Senate Seeks to Lessen Crack, Cocaine Conviction Disparities
The U.S. Senate approved a bill to reduce the disparities in sentences given to people convicted of crack and powder cocaine charges last week. But according to BlackAmericaWeb.com, some legislators are questioning whether the bill fully addresses the problem. “What we have is progress, it’s not justice,” Jennifer Bellamy, criminal justice legislative counsel of the […]
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‘AFRO’ Honors NFL All-Pro Lenny Moore
During the 1950s, the Baltimore Colts were one of the leading teams in the National Football League. Lenny Moore, flanker/halfback, contributed to much of the team’s success. A product of Penn State University, Moore was a first-round draft pick of the Colts in 1956. Proving his worth from the start, he became Rookie of the […]
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Dorothy Height Celebrates 98th Birthday in D.C. Hospital
Civil rights legend Dorothy L. Height celebrated her 98th birthday on March 24 while recovering from a brief illness at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., BlackAmericaweb.com reported. Deemed as the “godmother of the civil rights movement,” Height has received many significant national honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom award, the Congressional Gold Medal […]
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Howard Student Drowns While On Spring Break
The Howard University family is mourning the death a 22-year-old student from Baltimore who drowned last weekend. According to a statement issued by the university, Davon Green Franklin died in Cancun, Mexico, while on spring break with friends. “The student body, especially those knew him well, is particularly distraught,” the statement read. Franklin was a […]
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Study: Blacks, Latinos at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
According to a new study released by the Alzheimer’ Association, African Americans and Hispanics are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. However, African Americans are more likely to develop the crippling form of dementia than any other race. According to the report, older Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to acquire Alzheimer’s […]
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Gospel Star Promotes Healthy Blood Pressure at Local School
Award-winning gospel star Yolanda Adams visited Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Md., on March 20 to promote high blood pressure awareness in the Black community. Adams, who is also a nationally syndicated radio host, spoke in support of the Believe in Healthy BP campaign sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. The event allowed community members […]
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Pr. George’s School Receives Presidential Community Service Award
Prince George’s Community College has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service, according to a press release sent to the AFRO. The honor roll is the highest federal recognition an institution of higher learning can receive for volunteering, service learning and civic […]
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Bowie State Women’s Bowling: Lady Bulldogs Claim CIAA Title
Bowie State took out defending champion Elizabeth City State, 4-2, to claim the 2010 Central Interscholastic Athletic Association Women’s Bowling Championship on March 22. BSU has now claimed the CIAA crown for a third time in five years. The No. 3 seeded Lady Bulldogs bounced back from a 4-1 loss to the Lady Vikings in […]
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John Thompson Reaches Out To Troubled Iverson
ESPN reported that legendary former Georgetown coach John Thompson recently reached out to troubled former Hoyas star Allen Iverson, according to his longtime business manager, Gary Moore. Thompson decided to contact Iverson following a Philadelphia Inquirer report that suggested the iconic coach reach out to Iverson, who has allegedly been battling gambling and alcohol problems, […]
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Tiger Wood’s Return Deemed ‘Slap in Face to Women’
Golf superstar Tiger Woods may have regained the support of many of his fans by answering questions from the media on March 22 for the first time since being busted for adultery. But according to USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan, he has also lost much support after choosing the Master’s Tournament at Augusta National […]
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AKAs in District Area for Regional Conference
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – More than 3,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will attend the group’s 79th North Atlantic Regional Conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center from March 24-28. The staging of the conference, which is close to the nation’s capital and to Maryland’s state capital, will give Alpha Kappa Alpha […]