By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Dec. 3, Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson will make history when she officially starts as the first woman to ever serve as pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church. This new opportunity comes following her founding of Nu Season Nu Day Church and Ministries, where she served as […]
Author Archives: Aria Brent
Posted inNational Sports
City of Dallas debuts ‘Sha’Carri Richardson Day’ in honor of native track star
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The fastest woman in the world, Sha’Carri Richardson, was honored in her hometown earlier this month. The 23-year-old track star’s legacy was cemented into the City of Dallas with Nov.10 being officially named “Sha’Carri Richardson Day.” Richardson was officially named the fastest woman in the world earlier this […]
Posted inEducation
High school students speak on youth violence in their communities
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com #education Youth violence has been a topic of concern and conversation across the country for parents, school officials and law enforcement— but what about for the students themselves? According to Youth.gov, a federal website that provides interactive tools and resources to youth-serving organizations and community partnerships, homicide is […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
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 to the holidays, others dread them because of the emotions that come with the occasion. The pressure to “show up and show out” can be […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority highlights community organizations making a difference
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) is celebrating 35 years of service this year. Known for their work in the community, the ladies of AKA are recognizing other organizations that are making a difference in the Baltimore area. Seven organizations will be awarded […]
Posted inBaltimore News
The Women’s Challenge to host its sixth Daddy and Me Tea
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Women’s Challenge is gearing up for their sixth Daddy and Me Tea on Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Baltimore Rowing & Water Resource Center in Baltimore. Highly anticipated by the community, this event is centered around the importance of father-daughter relationships throughout […]
Posted inBaltimore News
An AFRO salute: Honoring Black veterans by telling their stories
AFRO reprints book ‘This is Our War’ By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Nov. 7, members of the community came out to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore to honor generations of Black veterans and recognize three veterans who truly embody what it means to answer the call to service. Maj.Gen. Janeen […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore’s Chief Equity Officer shares all you need to know about the Office of Equity and Civil Rights
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Director of the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights Dana P. Moore is leader of a small office with a huge impact on Charm City. On Oct. 30, the office held their 30th Civil Rights Brunch where several individuals and local organizations–including the AFRO– were given […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Retired Col. Edna W. Cummings speaks on military service of Black women
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Col. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings comes from a family with a history of serving in our nation’s military. Having initially joined the armed forces as a challenge to herself, Cummings courageously overcame every obstacle she faced while serving, including ones that were based on her race and gender. […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Celebrating the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr., son of Henrietta Lacks
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Sept. 13 people gathered from far and wide at Faith Christian Fellowship to celebrate the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr. The patriarch of the Lacks family died from liver disease complications at the Baltimore VA Medical Center on Aug. 26. Lacks was 88 years old […]
Posted inMusic
AFRO inside look: The benefits of sound healing
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Regardless of the genre, music plays a special role in the human experience by providing us with sounds that help define certain moments, feelings and occasions. Everyone seems to have a soundtrack to their life. Certain sounds can connect with and impact different parts of the body–even everyday noises can […]
Posted inHealth
Healthy recipes, meals and snacks to feed the mind, body and soul
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer The ancient saying goes “you are what you eat.” Given the type and prevalence of health disparities in the Black community, the old adage couldn’t be more true. This week, the AFRO’s special edition is focusing on self-care and tools you can use to improve your life and thrive– […]