Photo of African American Union soldiers during the Civil War in Kentucky. Courtesy of the University of Kentucky. (explorekyhistory.ky.gov) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO A request to the United States Army for a correction to the military record of United States Colored Soldier Thomas Fraction, who fought for the Union during the Civil War, was granted on […]
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University of Maryland’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism presents ‘Printed Hate’ series
By Deneen L. Brown Capital News Service For scores of years, newspapers printed hate, leading to racist terror lynchings and massacres of Black Americans. For decades, hundreds of White-owned newspapers across the country incited the racist terror lynchings and massacres of thousands of Black Americans. In their headlines, these newspapers often promoted the brutality of […]
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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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Jury selection for trial of ‘modern-day lynching’ of Ahmaud Arbery begins
Thea Brooks, pictured above standing in front of a mural of her slain nephew, Ahmaud Arbery, in Brunswick Ga. Brooks, will join other family members as trial proceedings begin for three White men charged with murder in the February 2020 slaying of her 25-year-old nephew. (AP Photo/Russ Bynum) By AFRO Staff The jury selection for […]
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Teen male arrested, charged in murder of Ja’Nyi Weeden
Ja’Nyi Weeden died over the summer in Northwest Baltimore. Since then, police have been searching for her killer and announced on Oct. 18 that an arrest and charges have been made. (Courtesy of BPD/@Baltimorepolice) By AFRO Staff #AFRONewsAtNoon The family of Ja’Nyi Weeden is one step closer to getting justice for the tragic death of […]
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October becomes Margins Bookstores Month to celebrate diverse booksellers
Viniyanka Prasad, executive director at The Word. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com For the first time ever, October is being recognized as Margins Bookstores Month. The Word, a Denver-based nonprofit that promotes equity through literary arts, has joined forces with Bookshop.org to celebrate bookstores across the […]
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BPD investigates three shootings, three homicides over deadly weekend
By AFRO Staff Baltimore police are investigating three shootings and three homicides that occurred in a string of incidents Oct. 15-17, according to BPD’s Facebook page. The city reached 250 homicides last month and could possibly hit the 300 homicide mark before the month is over. The Mayor’s Office, in partnership with other offices and […]
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Get in touch with yourself by practicing mindfulness and meditation
Skills like practicing mindfulness and meditation are very useful during intense and uncertain times like we are experiencing today. (Photo by Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Meditation and mindfulness can be valuable allies at times like this. Of course, they don’t keep you free from disease. But they can help you be free(er) […]
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Spirituality is an essential anchor to the soul
According to Pew Research Center statistics, 83%of Black Americans identify as Christians and claim to believe in God unequivocally. (Courtesy of Samuel Martins/Unsplash) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO Americans are setting their course towards a healthier lifestyle, mind, body and soul. It is not a fad or trending topic, here today and gone […]
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The power of positive affirmations
By Nicole D. Batey Special to the AFRO Black people are constantly berated by negative images and storylines in media that are oftentimes perpetuated within our own families and communities. Positive affirmations can help more of us counter the negative imagery or statements we see and hear for our well-being. According to Positivepsychology.com, positive affirmations […]
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A Survivor’s Survival Guide: Breast cancer bout strengthens survivor’s faith in God
Cancer runs in Eloise Powell’s family, and she’s lost loved ones along the way, but today she is a proud five year breast cancer survivor who encourages others to have faith. (Courtesy photo) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO Every October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time when considerable focus is […]
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1st Black cannabis entrepreneurs expo coming to New Orleans
Cannabis production and sales is a booming industry from which Black entrepreneurs have been marginalized. A Marijuana Business Daily survey at the end of 2017 found that just 4.3% of the owners and founders of cannabis businesses were African-American. (Courtesy Photo) By Anthony McAuley The Associated Press via The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate undefined Peter […]