Thursday, October 16, 2025

From pews to policy: Faith leaders step up in the climate change fight

In response to intensifying climate threats, the Baltimore Office of Sustainability is partnering with community […]


Refill, don’t landfill: Fran Ngong’s fight against single-use plastics

Baltimore native Fran Ngong is on a mission to cut single-use plastic waste through her […]


How did ‘We the People’ become ‘Enemy of the State?

Philadelphia native Edmond W. Davis is a historian, college professor and journalist. In this column […]


What is Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR)?

#THRfacts campaign aims to educate the community about a science-based way to reduce smoking and […]


Government shutdown forces Smithsonian to temporarily close all museums and National Zoo

The Smithsonian owns 17 museums within the Washington D.C area, in addition to the National […]


Get on the Boxx as we welcome Desiree Waters! Her testimony is a masterclass in resilience and unwavering faith, having stared down and defeated cancer not once, not twice, but three times. Now, she channels that incredible strength into her powerful debut as a collaborative author in the book, “When Cancer Knocks at Your Door.” Desiree’s story is a testimony that even in the face of life’s deepest challenges, your spirit can remain unbreakable. Tune in to hear her share how her faith carried her through the fight and inspired her to become an author, along with our hosts, Jay Jackson, Dr. Frances Toni Draper, and Kevin MPECKABLE Peck!

‘One of One’: Howard’s 101st homecoming promises joy, tradition and big names on the ‘Yard’

By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Howard University will be celebrating its 101st homecoming this year, […]


Neo-soul icon D’Angelo dies at 51 — fans, radio and the music world mourn

D’Angelo, the influential neo-soul artist, passed away at the age of 51 after a private […]


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