Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of the legendary group The Roots interviewed photographer Devin Allen at the Kennedy Center for a conversation called “Streams of Thought.” By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com The Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater stage turned into a powerful thinktank where legendary artist, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Attorney Ben Crump talks Henrietta Lacks injustice, current lawsuit
Attorney Ben Crump, center, holds Zayden Joseph, 6, the great-grandson of Henrietta Lacks, while standing with attorneys and other descendants of Lacks, whose cells have been used in medical research without her permission, outside the federal courthouse in Baltimore, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. They announced during a news conference that Lacks’ estate is filing a […]
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America’s first Black-owned distillery secures partnership with Delta Air Lines
Chris Montana and his wife opened Du Nord Social Spirits in 2013, and now, the small distillery has become a supplier for Delta Air Lines. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com When Chris Montana and his wife, Shanelle, opened Minnesota-based Du Nord Social Spirits in 2013, it […]
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The Cube Cowork expands to become the largest Black-woman-owned coworking space in the country
Sister duo Tammira(l) and TeKesha(r) started The Cube Cowork in 2016 to remove the barrier of childcare for mom entrepreneurs. Now, the space has expanded from just 1,200 square feet to 15,000. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Seven years ago, Tammira Lucas was running her own […]
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#SecuringTheBag: “Doc” Cheatham’s “positive rally” at TransAmerica for new supermarket inspires Cherry Hill
Doc Cheatham hosts the “Positive Rally,” at the TransAmerica Corporation’s Tower. (Screenshot) By PK Semler Special to The AFRO Nothing surprised Baltimore business elites more than when they found out Baltimore’s civil rights firebrand Marvin L. “Doc” Cheatham was holding a “Positive Rally” at the TransAmerica Corporation’s Tower thanking the Dutch insurance giant for helping […]
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Civil rights activist Laura Murphy pioneers racial equity audits for spurring corporate responsibility
Laura Murphy is a pioneer of the corporate racial equity audit. (Courtesy Photo) By AFRO Staff The clarion call for racial equity and justice, a call that rang louder after the death of George Floyd in police custody, has forced a reckoning across all corners of society, both in the U.S. and worldwide. As corporate […]
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In memoriam: Mervo’s Elijah Gorham was one of a kind
(Photo credit/J.J. McQueen) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Elijah Gorham, a remarkable student-athlete who starred on Mervo’s football team, will be remembered as a young man full of character and charm with limitless potential. The burgeoning football talent died Oct. 11, nearly a month after sustaining a serious brain injury in a game […]
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How medical cannabis serves as an alternative treatment for health conditions
Hope Wiseman, CEO and co-founder of Mary and Main, entered the cannabis industry just after graduating from college. Her position makes her the youngest Black female to own a cannabis dispensary in the U.S. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com While the use and possession of cannabis […]
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Reading is good for the mind and body regardless of age
A study found that 30 minutes of reading lowered blood pressure, heart rate, and feelings of psychological distress just as effectively as yoga and humor did. (Photo courtesy of Black Health Matters) By Nicole D. Batey Special to the AFRO Read any books lately? Research has shown that reading has positive benefits on your mind. […]
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Celebrating one of the District’s newest centenarians
Mrs. Evelyn Green White is celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 11 (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Evelyn Greene White’s century celebration is more than a cause for acknowledging a milestone birthday, but a moment to reflect on the true narrative of strength and resiliency that has allowed for […]
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Three fitness elements you’re probably overthinking
Gerard “Coach G” Burley is a wellness expert and owner of Sweat DC. (Courtesy Photo) By Gerard “Coach G” Burley Wellness Expert and Sweat DC Owner If you’re like most other Americans, you likely have been struggling with keeping your fitness goals throughout the pandemic. In fact, according to an American Psychological Association survey, 61% […]
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Sickle Cell awareness and education crucial for Black families in 2021
Sean, Saxton, Shea and Sawyer (Courtesy Photo) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Shea Guillory was shocked when the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia began sending letters one week after she took her newborn home. Yes, she had asked the pediatrician to test for sickle cell disorders prior to leaving the hospital. Yes, she […]