Rajesh Balkrishnan, University of Virginia and Randy A. Jones, University of Virginia (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) African-American men have the highest risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as dying from it compared to any other ethnic group in […]
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Posted inNational News, NEWS
Entrepreneur and Son Launch Black WallStreeter Consultation Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019 CONTACT: Kevon L. Chisolm, Esq. Kamari “Junior WallStreeter” Chisolm 571-236-1471 kevon@theblackwallstreeter.com Gainesville, VA (BlackNews.com) — Virginia esquire, Kevon L. Chisolm and his son, Kamari “Junior WallStreeter” Chisolm, are pleased to announce the launch of their investment club consulting services, which aid others in increasing their wealth. The business, called Black WallStreeter […]
Posted inBaltimore Community, Baltimore News, BUSINESS, NEWS
Baltimore Group Awarding Grants to Local Changemakers
Baltimore, MD (BlackNews.com) — Building Black Futures Together is their motto. CLLCTIVLY.org, a community-based organization in Baltimore is spearheading an effort to show the tremendous impact Black lives are having throughout the community. Each month, CLLCTIVLY.org will award a local individual or organization with a Black Futures Micro-Grant – a no-strings-attached $1,000 grant for changemakers […]
Posted inCommentary, OPINION
Russia’s Secret Weapon
By Oscar Blayton It is clear now that the 45th president of the United States is knowingly or unwittingly a tool of the Russian government. But for many years before the dumpster fire in the White House came into office, the Kremlin has been wielding a secret weapon against the “land of the free.” This […]
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The Meaner Trump Gets, the More Kindness We Feel
Written by Steve Klinger “When someone stands up to violence a force for change is released. Every action for peace requires someone to exhibit the courage to challenge violence and inspire love.” — Thich Nhat Hanh In this difficult and traumatic holiday season it struck me tonight that a remarkable phenomenon is occurring. With desperate migrants […]
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The Problem of the Twenty-first Century is Still the Problem of the Color-line
Submitted to the AFRO by Dr. Tiffany Jana At the heart of the recent Harvard University admissions federal lawsuit is the question of just how much a school can consider race in admissions. With both sides planning to appeal, the affirmative action question could go to the Supreme Court. But what is at stake? Are […]
Posted inCommentary, OPINION
How Zip Codes Relate to Achievement Gaps
Submitted to the AFRO by Akil Wilson There’s no question that education quality has an extraordinary impact on the future lives of students. As a parent of a new middle school student, I can personally attest to the importance of dedicated teachers, early childhood education and a focused, personalized approach to education. In numerous studies […]
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OP-ED: Why are African Immigrants turning to Republicans?
Submitted to the AFRO by Sylvie Bello On Oct. 30, in Bamenda, which is in the Northwest region of Cameroon, a fellow American and missionary, Charles Wesco of Indiana, was killed. It is believed that Wesco, who was traveling with his wife, Stephanie, in a car being driven by another missionary to the town of […]
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Letter from Birmingham Jail
By Dr. Matthew V. Johnson Sr., PhD. In late January 2017, armored vehicles were deployed in Pratt City, Birmingham, Alabama, where I serve as pastor of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, as support in serving a warrant on suspected “gun dealers.” The deeply troubled community was further traumatized and alienated by what many called an […]
Posted inAfro Briefs, Health, LIFE & STYLE, Living, NEWS
The Comprehensive Guide to Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Submitted to the AFRO by YooHealth It has been stated that 1 in 3 adults in the USA is not getting enough sleep, and this is a problem. Sleep deprivation can cause a whole range of negative things, from accidents at work to health conditions that can permanently affect you. As a result, it is […]
Posted inBaltimore News, HBCU, National News, NEWS
Food Resource Center Opens at Morgan State
By Morgan State University Newsroom Morgan State University announced the upcoming December 7 opening of a Food Resource Center (FRC), via press release. The new center is intended to address food insecurity within its student population. The release attributes inspiration for this direct address of food insecurity to Morgan’s Samone Crews, a junior elementary education […]