By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims worldwide began Ramadan on Friday with dawn-to-dusk fasting, but many will have to forgo the communal prayers and family gatherings that make the holy month special, as authorities maintain lockdowns aimed at slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Ramadan is usually a festive season, with the daylong […]
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Nancy by SNAC: The Beat Goes On
By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO The impact of the COVID-19 shutdown has been devastating for many small businesses, especially restaurants, which by Gov. Hogan’s order are only allowed to provide carryout and curbside delivery service, effective March 16. Feeling the brunt of those restrictions, Kevin Brown and William Maughlin, owners of the […]
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Cannabis Industry, Unprecedented Demand in Pandemic
By Black Press USA COVID-19 has not affected all industries and businesses equally, with some experiencing a huge spike in sales during the pandemic. Cannabis is just one of the markets that have seen sales surge with more Americans staying home and sparking up. The Cloud Vapor Store, an online retailer that sells cannabis vaporizers, […]
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Congresswoman Johnson Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Commencement of Ramadan
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was joined by Representatives Andre Carson (IN-7), Ilhan Omar (MN-5), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) in introducing a resolution commemorating the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This significant month in the Muslim Lunar Calendar is a time of heightened spiritual awareness, family bonding, communal service […]
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McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals”
McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals” Frontline heroes can enjoy free meals at participating U.S. McDonald’s restaurants In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, […]
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Salvation Army NFL Draft-A-Thon
The Baltimore Ravens to Raise Needed Funding for The Salvation Army in NFL “Draft-A-Thon” April 23-25 Ravens fans encouraged to donate during three-day virtual event supporting COVID-19 charities BALTIMORE, MD. (April 23,2020) – This week, the Baltimore Ravens will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a […]
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COVID-19 Has Affected Maryland Schools — at all levels
By Wesley Brown Capital News Service ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland — Learning has changed in Maryland since the coronavirus outbreak. Teachers and students have been forced to turn to online platforms across all education levels due to the closing of classrooms. Last week, the Maryland State Department of Education extended its closure of public school systems […]
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Collegiate Coaches Moving Forward Through Coronavirus Concerns
By Alex Murphy Capital News Service VOORHEES, N.J. — Athlete eligibility and scholarship availability are two of the biggest questions college coaches are now tasked with moving forward as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the United States. On March 12, the National Collegiate Athletic Association announced the cancellation of the remainder of winter and spring […]
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COVID in the Capital: Capturing the Silence
By Imani Wj Wright Special to the AFRO Most of you reading this piece are likely reading on a device that has a camera lens, perhaps two or threnses lenses even (ie. cellphone, laptop, tablet). The camera’s usage and purpose has gone through quite the evolution since its inception in 1816. The first photo in […]
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Local Actions Taken While Science Develops
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The nation’s capital is still suffering from the novel coronavirus with more than 3,000 District of Columbia residents having tested positive for COVID-19. Fifty percent of those diagnosed with COVID-19 are African American. Dr. Asefa Jejaw Mekonnen, a Rockville pulmonary and critical care physician and consultant, is being […]
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Meet the Doctor
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com During the COVID-19 crisis, the AFRO is celebrating Black practitioners who are continuing to serve their communities, either on the frontlines or through amended means of working. This week the AFRO is introducing Dr. Fernando Daniels III. AFRO: What kind of doctor are you and how long have you been […]
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Businesses Thank Healthcare Workers
By Camille Davis Special to the AFRO April 7 was World Health Day, yet with the COVID-19 pandemic, many platforms are recognizing the importance of health practitioners for the entire month. This year’s World Health Day, a Prince George’s County non-profit used the international celebration as an opportunity to highlight the work of our healthcare […]