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10 herbal teas to help you become a new you in the new year

by Special to the AFROJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023

By ArtfulTea.com It’s a new year and a lot of people are trying out new things. Many people are attempting to embody the phrase ‘new year, new me’ by focusing […]

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Save the Date – AFRO Tea – Baltimore April 22nd

by Dana PeckJanuary 5, 2023January 7, 2023

We invite you to save the date for our 5th Annual Baltimore Tea that will be held at Martin’s West on Saturday April 22, 2023. Attendees will enjoy great food, […]

Posted inAfro Briefs

Easy ways to find the best day after Christmas sales

by Associated PressDecember 26, 2022December 28, 2022

By Josh Hastings, Wealth of Geeks via The Associated Press According to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, 70% of Americans include the day after Christmas in their […]

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How to Support the AFRO This Holiday Season

by Dana PeckDecember 23, 2022December 25, 2022

Give the gift of local news Founded almost 130 years ago, the AFRO American Newspapers (AFRO) provides readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found and thanks […]

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Single in the City: new year, new you, new boo!

by Special to the AFRODecember 20, 2022December 25, 2022

By Ericka Alston-Buck Tis’ the season for many to begin setting New Year Resolutions and proclaiming all of the changes that they plan to make in 2023.   Lots of single […]

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‘Black don’t crack’– or does it? Top ways to take care of your skin in the new year

by Tashi McQueenDecember 20, 2022December 20, 2022

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com If you’ve ever heard the phrase “Black don’t crack,” you know it refers to the seemingly ageless skin […]

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No is a sentence: setting healthy boundaries in 2023

by Tashi McQueenDecember 15, 2022December 15, 2022

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Saying “no” and setting healthy boundaries are crucial to survival in this fast-paced, ever-demanding world.  As year three […]

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Don’t spread yourself too thin: avoid burnout with these simple tips

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com We’ve all heard the age-old saying that “hard work pays off.”  But, sometimes, working too hard can do […]

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You are what you eat: forging a healthy lifestyle for the new year

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member. msayles@afro.com When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, many people often include eating healthier and getting in shape on […]

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American Museum of Natural History names first Black president

by Associated PressDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

By The Associated Press The American Museum of Natural History on recently announced it had chosen college president Sean Decatur to become its next chief, making him the first Black […]

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Michelin star chef brings Ethiopian touch to Doro Soul Food

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterDecember 12, 2022December 12, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Executive chef Elias Taddesse, owner of Mélange, recently opened his new comfort food restaurant, Doro Soul Food, in […]

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Local centenarian Arthur Green celebrates 106 years

by Special to the AFRODecember 9, 2022December 10, 2022

By Bianca Crawley, Special to the AFRO It’s not often that a magnificent and inspiring local centenarian marks 106 years of life– with most of it spent in the bustling […]

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