By Kendra Lee, Black Health Matters Why is loss of pregnancy still such a taboo subject? Midway through my appointment, my gynecologist went silent. Her face screwed up a little, and she announced, “I don’t hear a heartbeat.” My own heartbeat stopped, too, for a second, maybe two. “What?” I managed to croak. She was […]
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Posted inSenator Cardin's Announcements
Cardin, Daines Introduce Permanent Reauthorization for Housing Tax Credit that has Promoted Growth in Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Steven Daines (R-Mont.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, today introduced legislation that will permanently extend the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), which has created jobs and driven investment in economically distressed neighborhoods. The New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act will permanently authorize a federal tax credit for businesses or […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Man gets prison for attacking Capitol officer who later died
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press A New Jersey man who joined a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Jan. 27, to more than six years in prison for using pepper spray to assault police officers, one of whom died a day after the siege. Julian Khater didn’t mention the death of […]
Posted inBaltimore News
East Baltimore Development Initiative honors AFRO publisher with Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award for Community Impact
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Nonprofit East Baltimore Development Initiative (EBDI), in partnership with BmoreNews.com, recently awarded 18 East Baltimore leaders with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award for Community Impact. AFRO publisher, Frances “Toni” Draper, was one of the honorees and was recognized for her service to the faith community in […]
Posted inWord In Black
Psst, College Board: we see you’re not defending AP African American Studies
By Nicole Tucker-Smith, Word In Black The Florida Department of Education’s recent decision to reject the AP (Advanced Placement) African American Studies course is deliberately divisive. Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, knows how to stoke sentiment. The current media attention is only energizing his base and bolstering his, yet to be announced, presidential bid. DeSantis’ […]
Posted inHealth
Reading the labels of food products can save the health of many Americans
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The front of food packaging is for entertainment—pure hype. The back of the package holds the life-altering information. Food manufacturers employ deceptive marketing strategies to capitalize on consumers’ movement toward eating healthier. Packaging designed with messages like “100% Organic,” “All Natural,” and “Made with REAL Fruit” boldly printed […]
Posted inNational News
‘We’re all Tyre’: Family prepares to lay Nichols to rest
By AARON MORRISON and TRAVIS LOLLER, Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police that was captured on disturbing video that prompted nationwide protests and renewed calls for police reform. In those three weeks, five police officers […]
Posted inNational News
7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
By ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Police Department has disciplined two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols, the department said Monday, widening the circle of punishment for a killing that has already led to the murder indictment of five officers and outraged the nation with […]
Posted inArts & Culture
PBS and Kennedy Center honor the legacy of literary and cultural icon Zora Neale Hurston
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Both PBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Kennedy Center) celebrated acclaimed anthropologist and author Zora Neale Hurston this January. On Jan. 17, PBS released “Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space,” a biographical documentary about the late writer whose work defied the notions of […]
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All you need is love: a look at the health benefits of wholesome relationships
By Black Health Matters Loved ones are good for your heart Ok, you may need a little more than love, but loving someone—a BFF (best friend forever), your significant other, your sister, your dad—does go a long way toward improving heart health. Here’s how. “Stretch those arms without delay and give someone a hug today.” […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Upcoming meetings and community forums in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The DC Housing Finance Agency commences its ‘The Baldwin DuBois Discussion Series: Equity Access and Social Transformation.’ On Feb. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) will kickoff a new discussion series focused on equity access and social transformation. The event will be […]
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D.C. officer in recovery after being stabbed in the face while serving warrant
By Aria Brent, Special to the AFRO A D.C police officer is in recovery after being stabbed in the face on the afternoon of Jan. 21. It was reported by authorities that an officer was serving a bench warrant on Mount Olivet Road in the Northeast D.C., area. Around 1:10 p.m., officers from the fifth […]
