By Gene LambeySpecial to the AFRO In today’s culture, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, focus on mental health has risen for people of color. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental health as feelings that “includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being…it affects how we think, feel, and act.” Dr. Regina James, […]
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Justice Department investigating Memphis policing methods, months after Tyre Nichols’ death
By Adrian Sainz and Jonathan MattiseThe Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice said July 27 it is investigating how Memphis Police Department officers use force and conduct arrests, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop strengthened nationwide calls for police […]
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Zambia earns first Women’s World Cup win with 3-1 victory over Costa Rica
BY LUKE VARGAS Updated 6:24 AM EDT, July 31, 2023 HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lushomo Mweemba scored the fastest goal at this year’s Women’s World Cup, and Barbra Banda added the 1,000th goal in tournament history, as tournament newcomer Zambia earned its first ever win with a 3-1 victory Costa Rica on Monday. The victory sent […]
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Congressional Black Caucus confronts ongoing assault on Black rights
by NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) firmly stated that Black Americans are being attacked in various ways nationwide, with Republicans leading these efforts. “We refuse to be victims, and we will not be silenced,” declared CBC Chairman and Representative Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) during a State of Black […]
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National Night Out 2023 events
By Khira MooreAFRO Intern It’s almost here, folks! National Night Out is Aug. 1, the first Tuesday in August. It’s a fun night of good food and even better company. Not to mention, it’s free! According to the National Night Out Organization, this celebration in the Baltimore community began in 1984 and is primarily hosted […]
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Record heat waves illuminate plight of poorest Americans who suffer without air conditioning
By Jesse BedaynThe Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — As Denver neared triple-digit temperatures, Ben Gallegos sat shirtless on his porch, swatting flies off his legs and spritzing himself with a misting fan to try to get through the heat. Gallegos, like many in the nation’s poorest neighborhoods, doesn’t have air conditioning. The 68-year-old […]
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Reginald F. Lewis Museum exhibit highlights Afro-futurism movement
By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.com The Reginald F. Lewis Museum currently has their “Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined” exhibit on display. The multi-medium art display is highlighting the idea of Afro-futurism and the many pioneers who have helped shape the ever growing subculture. Afro-futurism is dynamic and isn’t easily defined; however, its inability to be limited […]
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Ninth annual Ubiquitous Women’s Expo brings Black style and fashion to nation’s capital
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO The 2023 Ubiquitous Women’s annual expo, elevated the Black beauty industry for a ninth year by inviting Black celebrities and business owners to invest in one another. The Ubiquitous Women’s Expo was founded by Germaine Bolds-Leftridge, creator of IKnow Skincare, to uplift, empower and inspire women of color. […]
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AFRO to host event honoring funeral professionals as ‘unsung heroes’
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com While nurses, doctors, paramedics and other health care providers were rightfully praised for their frontline service during the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral directors became the forgotten heroes. Not only did they manage unprecedented death tolls, navigated social distancing protocols while still conducting funeral services and comforted families who couldn’t […]
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Former squeegee worker, 16, found guilty of manslaughter and firearm-related charges
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com And By Khira Moore, AFRO Intern Ex-squeegee worker Tavon Scott Jr., 16, was found guilty of three of the four charges he received for shooting and killing Timothy Reynolds, 48. After about 11 hours of deliberation, the jury unanimously found Scott guilty of voluntary manslaughter, use of a […]
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Deliberations for ex-squeegee murder case halted by sick juror
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On July 26 the trial for Tavon Scott Jr., the ex-squeegee worker on trial for murder, was cut short as a juror called out sick with flu-like symptoms, according to Judge Jennifer Schiffer. Scott is being charged with the murder of Timothy Reynolds, 48. Reynolds died of gunshot […]
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AFRO To Honor COVID-19 Pandemic’s “Unsung Heroes”
By CityBiz As our nation and community recover from the residual pain and trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is worth remembering the vital role that funeral home professionals played in guiding families through their time of loss. To honor their thankless efforts, the AFRO is proud to host a long overdue celebration of the “Unsung […]
