By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO Black lives do matter. As heart-wrenching as it was, slavery built this country into the economic power known today. Over the years, numerous […]
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Commentary: The iPhone: ‘Most groundbreaking technology I witnessed in my adult life’
By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO In 2007, I was recuperating from major surgery when I experienced love at first sight. I remember it well. My husband, an avid […]
Posted inReligion
Spirituality is an essential anchor to the soul
According to Pew Research Center statistics, 83%of Black Americans identify as Christians and claim to believe in God unequivocally. (Courtesy of Samuel Martins/Unsplash) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO […]
Posted inNEWS
A Survivor’s Survival Guide: Breast cancer bout strengthens survivor’s faith in God
Cancer runs in Eloise Powell’s family, and she’s lost loved ones along the way, but today she is a proud five year breast cancer survivor who encourages others to have […]
Posted inBaltimore Community
Girl Scouts continues to give young girls a voice
The Girl Scouts program is about empowerment and leadership development. All of the organization’s programs are centered around discovering, learning, connecting and taking action in the community. (Courtesy of Girl […]
Posted inBooks
Baltimore’s David Miller encourages Black boys to read and dream
David Miller’s new children’s book, Chef Toussaint. (Courtesy Photos) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO While college touring in Florida with his daughter, we caught up with David Miller, […]
Posted inNEWS
Homeschool on the rise among Black families during pandemic
Parents are deciding to homeschool their kids for a variety of reasons. There are concerns of their child contracting the coronavirus along with facing racism, bullying and failing grades. Though […]
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Remembering the magnitude of the mass choir
The Georgia Mass Choir was one of many large ensembles that had a hit song in the gospel music industry. Whether or not the mass choir will survive, or even […]
Posted inOPINION
Gospel greats who changed the game
2008: Edwin, left, and Walter Hawkins performing their timeless hit “Oh Happy Day.” (AFRO Archive) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO Over the years, we have turned on the […]
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Some parents take a raincheck on COVID vaccine for their children
At least 70% of the United States population needs to be vaccinated in order to attain herd immunity. The Pfizer vaccine was the first to be deemed safe for young […]