By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Many people moved during the COVID shutdown because working remotely made it possible for them to do so. Some moved back to their hometowns to be closer to family. For 27-year old Baltimorean Christopher Trotman, he had to move because with his pre-existing condition, COVID made living with […]
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New art program at Atrium Village inspires residents to explore interests
By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Atrium Village, which bills itself as a senior lifestyle community, has been a fixture in Owings Mills for the past 20 years. Offering assisted living, independent living, short-term care and a range of other services, the administration strives to create a strong sense of home and community for […]
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Spelman graduate teaches kids the ‘ABCs of HBCUs’ in new book
(Courtesy of The ABCs of HBCUs) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Thanks to people like T-Nehisi Coates (Howard), Kamala Harris (Howard), Spike Lee (Morehouse), and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, mainstream America has finally started becoming more aware of HBCUs, or Historically Black Colleges. Mostly located in the south, HBCUs are a […]
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Black Mental Health Alliance acknowledges shift in Black community’s stance on therapy
Andrea Brown is the executive director of the Black Mental Health Alliance. (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO “Honoring and Celebrating Our Legacy, Our Healing, Our Moment” was the theme of the third annual Dr. Maxie T. Collier VIP Reception And Awards Ceremony, presented on Oct. 28 by the Black Mental Health […]
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Comedian Brandon Collins tells the AFRO about ‘Drunk Black History,’ and speaks on Dave Chappelle
The podcast “Drunk Black History,” which gives listeners the opportunity to learn more about little known Black history, airs on Oct. 29 at 10 p.m. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Brandon “Bootsy” Collins does it all: producer, actor, writer, podcast host, president of the African American Film Critics Association and comedian… whew! Even […]
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Justpoint finds legal help for those harmed by medical misdiagnosis
Justpoint is a database of hundreds of thousands of past settlements which is used to determine the right lawyer to advocate for certain clients. The database works in all aspects of health care such as being prescribed the wrong medication or surgical negligence.(Stock Image by Masterfile) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO While growing […]
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Fashion vet Frenchye Harris wants to normalize access to Black-owned brands
Frenchye Harris, Founder of The Black Fashion Movement and Harper Street Consulting. (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO “Less than 1% of Black-owned brands are carried by retailers,” Frenchye Harris told the AFRO in a recent interview. “It leaves them out of the conversation. And the Black fashion movement is trying to […]
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Singer, actress Chlöe Bailey drops knowledge on the Mike Muse Show
Singer Chlöe Bailey debuted the title song of her album “Have Mercy” and has since received a mixture of support and criticism from fans. The 23-year old went on the Mike Muse Show to talk about the recent controversy. (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO In her recent appearance on The Mike […]
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Baltimore AKAs host conference on powering past the pandemic
The Baltimore County Upsilon Epsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Ladies of Vision Charities Inc. hosted a virtual conference, “Our Health and Our Wealth: Powering Past The Pandemic,” on Oct. 2. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO “Health and wealth go together,” asserted Cardiologist Dr. Melissa Burroughts at the recent Baltimore […]
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Notre Dame student Fidelia Asomani wins grant to study pediatric cancer
Fidelia Asomani, was recently named one of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s 2021 Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) program grant recipients. (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Congratulations to Notre Dame of Maryland University student Fidelia Asomani, who was recently named one of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s 2021 Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) […]
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Adrienne Allen pens message to children living with drug-addicted parents in new book
Adrienne Allen, author of children’s book, “My Parents Are Addicted To Drugs” (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO For many Americans, the pandemic brought certain things full circle. Some people started cooking again, others revisited their long-ago passion for painting or dancing. Some people started working out again. For Maryland native Adrienne […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Cast of BMF series dives into psyches of legendary Detroit kingpins
L-R Demetrius Flenory Jr. and DaVinchi as Demetrius “Meech” Flenory and Terry Flenory in Starz drama BMF (Black Mafia Family) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO The new Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson produced crime drama BMF (acronym for Black Mafia Family), takes its name from the far-flung crime organization led by Detroit-raised brothers Terry […]