Black women are more likely to have aggressive forms of breast cancer and are 40% more likely to die from the disease due to lack of diversity in clinical research, and advocacy groups are working to empower Black women to participate in clinical trials and receive guideline recommended care.
Category: LIFE & STYLE
Darin Atwater makes history as 1st Black artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival
Darin Atwater, the first African-American artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival, was awarded the Key to Baltimore City for his groundbreaking achievements in music and for his transformative work with Soulful Symphony.
Single In the City: Breaking up is hard– but not too hard to do
Ericka Alston Buck offers ten tips for bouncing back from a breakup, including deleting contact information, deleting photos, and limiting interactions with mutual friends, to help you move on and become the best version of yourself.
PRESS ROOM: Macy’s honors historically Black-founded fraternities of The Divine Nine® with exclusive new collection
Macy’s has developed an exclusive menswear collection inspired by the signature colors of the five historically Black-founded fraternities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, with all pieces available by July 2024.
Howard County NAACP to host Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon
The Howard County NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon, featuring Grammy-nominated poet, human and civil rights activist, journalist and author Kevin Powell, to raise awareness and funds for advocacy activities.
Spotlight on finances: Tips and tricks from the AFRO team
AFRO staff members share their experiences and tips on how to navigate their finances in honor of National Financial Literacy Month.
Hundreds attend AFRO High Tea in honor of Divine Nine organizations
AFRO American Newspapers honored the work of the Divine Nine Black Greek letter organizations at its 2024 High Tea, with elected officials, members, and supporters of the organization in attendance to celebrate the impact of BGLOs on the Baltimore area.
The Baylor Project: A story of love, partnership and music
The Baylor Project, a seven-time Grammy-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning musical duo, was formed by Jean and Marcus Baylor, a married couple and professional musicians, who have successfully blended their marriage and career.
Transferring generational wealth: Don’t leave it to the law
Estate planning can help Black Baltimoreans secure and transfer generational wealth, and can be used to define your care if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself, and to avoid property transfer fees and taxes.
Baltimore City mayoral candidates discuss housing and community development during forum
Candidates running for Mayor of Baltimore discussed their plan of actions for housing and community development at a forum on April 13th, with Brandon Scott, Sheila Dixon, Bob Wallace and Thiru Vignarajah sharing their plans to reduce the number of vacant properties, improve housing conditions for seniors, and increase funding for home repairs.
Investing 101: Schelo Collier, founder of Black Women Invest, speaks on making your money grow
Black Women Invest founder Schelo D. Collier believes investing is key to the Black community building wealth, and offers advice on how to start investing, avoid common misconceptions, and reduce risk.
Black women speak on motherhood during Black Maternal Health Week
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women, and awareness, a bias-free birthing team, close monitoring and community support can prevent them from becoming a statistic.