Former then President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 Equity Task Force and current White House COVID-19 Response Senior Advisor Dr. Marcella Nunez- Smith emphasized that vaccinations are still the best way to protect from COVID-19 related hospitalizations and fatalities. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com After serving as the chair for then President-elect […]
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JPMorgan Chase marks grand opening of Skyland Town Center Community Branch
Branch manager Jua Williams, alongside JPMorgan Chase’s CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon and Mayor Bowser, cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of the Skyland Town Center community branch. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase, joined by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, on September 28, […]
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A Kid Again provides free adventures to youth with life-threatening illnesses
After spending over 20 years in the insurance industry, Oyauma Garrison left the corporate sector to enter the nonprofit world with A Kid Again as CEO and president. The organization presents free adventures to families with children who are battling life-threatening illnesses. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member […]
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‘Maryland Black Businesses Matter’ promotes political power and economic justice for Black companies
Gregory Holmes started Maryland Black Businesses Matter in 2020 to formulate a Black business agenda within the state. The organization works to promote political power and economic justice for Black businesses. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com After the murder of George Floyd, Gregory Holmes realized that […]
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Q&A with Ian Brock, 17-year-old founder of Dream Hustle Code
Ian Brock, co-founder of Dream Hustle Code, started his organization to provide engaging computer science and technology education to Black and Brown youth. Its programming has grown to include virtual tech field trips, after-school coding leagues and tours to Silicon Valley. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com […]
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Adrienne Allen pens message to children living with drug-addicted parents in new book
Adrienne Allen, author of children’s book, “My Parents Are Addicted To Drugs” (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO For many Americans, the pandemic brought certain things full circle. Some people started cooking again, others revisited their long-ago passion for painting or dancing. Some people started working out again. For Maryland native Adrienne […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Cast of BMF series dives into psyches of legendary Detroit kingpins
L-R Demetrius Flenory Jr. and DaVinchi as Demetrius “Meech” Flenory and Terry Flenory in Starz drama BMF (Black Mafia Family) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO The new Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson produced crime drama BMF (acronym for Black Mafia Family), takes its name from the far-flung crime organization led by Detroit-raised brothers Terry […]
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Baltimore Brothers band together to create Los Hermanos 1978, a Black-owned tequila brand
Brothers William and Donta Henson started the process of creating their own tequila after the pandemic granted them more free time. After a year of working with a Mexican distillery, the pair launched Los Hermanos 1978 in September. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com For many, the […]
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Congo’s Christelle Awa crowned winner of African Most Beautiful USA
Christelle Awa, representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was announced as the 2021 winner of the African Most Beautiful USA beauty pageant. It was a night of bliss, fashion, music, and great African cultural performances at the maiden launch of the much-anticipated African Most Beautiful USA beauty pageant. The African Most Beautiful USA pageant […]
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Olympian Allyson Felix to receive NNPA National Leadership Award
Because of her bold and tireless work, Allyson Felix will receive the 2021 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) National Leadership Award for excellence and innovative leadership in Black America. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent There’s been little question about the dominance of Allyson Felix. Five-time Olympian and 11-time medalist Felix has […]
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Singer Kelly Price missing; boyfriend avoids her family
Singer Kelly Price (JLN Photography/Shutterstock) By AFRO Staff Gospel and R&B singer Kelly Price has been reported missing in Georgia. Celebrity and entertainment news site, TMZ, confirmed the troubling report on Sept. 24. The 48-year-old singer revealed, in an Instagram post in July, that she contracted COVID-19 and was struggling with the symptoms. According to […]
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Empowerment Temple welcomes new pastor, Rev. Dr. Robert R.A. Turner
(Courtesy Empowerment Temple) By AFRO Staff There’s a new pastor in town and he’s beginning his tenure at Empowerment Temple’s 9:30 worship service this Sunday. The Second Episcopal District of The African Methodist Episcopal Church recently announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Robert R.A. Turner as the new pastor of the West Baltimore megachurch. […]