Paden Sickles, a veteran of the US Army, founded SickFit, an apparel company that provides comfortable socks to service members, athletes, and fashion lovers, and has recently partnered with Olympic track and field athletes Jorinde van Klinken and Brittni Mason.
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How Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s ‘Year for Military Families’ stands to make change
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared 2024 the “Year for the Military Families” and has partnered with the Hidden Heroes campaign to ensure that resources are expedited to those in need, while also focusing on improving military recruitment and retention.
Posted in2024 Elections
Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why
Trump gained a larger share of Black and Latino voters than he did in 2020, particularly among men under age 45, due to his economic policies and outreach to minority communities.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Special exhibits on women activists, religion and spirituality coming to D.C.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting a range of programming in November, including discussions on the Reconstruction era, the impact of Mary McLeod Bethune and other Black women activists, and new practices in African American religion and spirituality.
Posted inNational News
On the outside: Adjust to civilian life after serving in the military
Experts agree that transitioning from military life to civilian life can be challenging, but having a plan in place increases the chances of success.
Posted inVeterans
An AFRO spotlight on excellence: Meet the veterans walking by faith
Eight African-American veterans from the US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Army, US Army Reserves, and US Air Force shared their stories of faith and commitment to their service, describing how their faith guided them through trials and triumphs during their 136 years of active duty.
Posted inPrince George's County News
From the Middle East to the C-suite: Meet Eronica Dew, Air Force veteran and CEO of BES Solutions
Eronica Dew, a veteran of the US Air Force, credits the military for boosting her confidence, implementing structure in her life, and providing access to programs and resources to help her meet her goals.
Posted inNational News
1 person dead, 16 hurt after a shooting at Tuskegee University; 1 arrest made
A shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and 16 others injured, with Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, being arrested on a federal charge of possession of a machine gun.
Posted inBaltimore News
Murphy Firm secures groundbreaking $750,000 settlement for transgender inmate with State of Maryland after brutal beating and discrimination by corrections staff
Amber Canter won a $750,000 settlement against the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services after being brutally beaten at the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Facility, in a case that established individuals with ‘gender dysphoria’ as a protected class under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Posted in2024 Elections
Understanding the Electoral College
The Electoral College is a system used to elect the President of the United States, where each state is allocated a number of electoral votes based on its population size, and the candidate with at least 270 electoral votes wins the election.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Bomb threats in swing states disrupt Election Day
Former President Donald Trump made baseless claims of wrongdoing in several battleground states, while bomb threats forced polling places to evacuate and extend hours, delaying the counting of some ballots.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland voters have their say in U.S. House races
Neil Parrott won the 6th Congressional District race against April McClain Delaney, while John Olszewski, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, and Andy Harris all won reelection to their respective districts.
