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 […]
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Life happens…but you can finish
AFRO Publisher Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper By Frances “Toni” Draper AFRO CEO and Publisher Seven years ago, Dr. Pamela Love Manning and I compiled stories of 12 Black women who successfully fulfilled their dreams and aspirations, despite tremendous obstacles. Many of these women experienced unbelievable trauma stemming from childhood abuse or abusive relationships or poor […]
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Rev. Dr. Ruth Travis is dreaming of a ‘Pink House’ for healing
Ruth Travis is a 14 year breast cancer survivor and founder of Ruth’s Pink House. (Courtesy photo) By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO The Rev. Dr. Ruth Travis was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. “I didn’t have a lump. The cancer cell was the size of a dot of pepper and located in […]
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Housing help, crisis, scandal all in one week
City leadership clearing out the encampments in the NoMa neighborhood used for unhoused residents is just one of the many challenges in the District’s housing crisis. (Photo by Micha Green (AFRO Archives 2020) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Content Editor mgreen@afro.com The District of Columbia’s housing crisis- homelessness, evictions, foreclosures, a lack of […]
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Working to honor the Six Triple Eight
Col. Edna Cummings and other “Six Triple Eight,” advocates are waiting for Congress to pass legislation to honor the 6888 Central Postal Battalion, an all African American group of women who were integral to communication during WWII. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Col. (Ret.) Edna Cummings knows one of the secrets […]
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Commentary: Henrietta Lacks was robbed 70 years ago and the robbers made billions from the heist
Henrietta Lacks (Courtesy photo) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO This article continues the AFRO’s coverage of Henrietta Lacks’ story. Deborah Bailey’s interview of attorney Ben Crump, who’s representing the family, will be on Afro.com for Monday’s #AFRONewsAtNoon. If you’ve recovered from a serious illness within the last 70 years, you probably […]