Mount Vernon boutique hotel welcomes guests for a picturesque outdoor dining experience through October. (Courtesy photo) By AFRO Staff In response to the pandemic, the changing demands of consumers, and the shift in the expectations of the hospitality industry, the award-winning Hotel Revival today launched “Topside Outside,” its first outdoor dining space looking onto the […]
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Organization to Open First Black-Owned Supermarket
By Blacknews.com Think Like a Boss, a women’s empowerment organization founded in New York City, is planning to open the first Black-owned grocery store in the tri-state area. It will be called Seneca Market, and will act as a blueprint for future Black-owned franchises.Think Like a Boss and its community of close supporters have already […]
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Meet the Black Farmer
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Anita Robinson is a Black farmer or “earth steward,” who specializes in growing vegetables, fruits and cut flowers without herbicides, pesticides and insecticides, as well as a beekeeper and owns Agriculture/Botanical Bites & Provisions. AFRO: What is your exact job title? What are your responsibilities and duties and […]
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Comfort Food Consumption On the Rise
By Black Press USA As families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining grain food consumption has been reversed. A national study by the Grain Food Foundation suggests that the turnaround is more than a one-time sales blip due to pantry […]
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Lexington Market Reopens July 30
BALTIMORE PUBLIC MARKETS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK FROM COVID Lexington Market now open Thursdays through Saturdays at 50% capacity BALTIMORE, MD (July 28, 2020) – The Board of Directors of the Baltimore Public Markets announced today that Lexington Market is now open and allowing customers inside at 50% capacity from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., […]
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1st Black Food, Wine and Travel Magazine Strengthens Its Focus
CUISINE NOIR, THE COUNTRY’S FIRST BLACK FOOD, WINE AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE, STRENGTHENS ITS FOCUS ON TELLING STORIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE AFRICAN DIASPORA The culinary publication continues to curate content from around the globe that inspires, uplifts and preserves the history and culture of Black chefs, winemakers, tastemakers and more. Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) — The country’s […]
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Teens Turn School Project Into Booming Business
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Brothers Andrew and Nyles Burton turned their mother’s homeschool assignment of creating a business into a true money making opportunity. With their business Andy Factory and famous product, Uncle Dell’s Mambo Sauce, the two young men are not only creating financial opportunities for them and their families, but […]
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Your Morning Cup Of Joe Works For Your Workout
By Black Health Matters When you need to hydrate for your workout, forget about sports drinks or a plain bottle of water. According to new research, your morning coffee could be your best bet to get the most out of your physical activity. We’ve heard about coffee’s health benefits, like fighting cancer and helping you […]
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Maryland Food Truck Week Kicks Off!
By AFRO Staff Get ready to celebrate food trucks from July 10 to July 26 throughout Central Maryland. While Maryland continues to flatten the curve, food trucks are serving up our communities by setting up in neighborhoods in order to offer more food options to all residents. “Food Truck Night” at volunteer fire companies have […]
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Health and Wellness Entrepreneur Gets Back to Juicing Basics
By Blacknews.com It’s no coincidence the juice and smoothie bar industry brings in approximately $2 billion annually. As society starts to become more socially conscious, more and more people are turning towards a natural and plant-based lifestyle. Juicing has become a healthier option to the sugar-based fruit drinks offered in the store. For those looking […]
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Meet the Black Farmer
Interviewed By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Michael Carter Jr., is the Small Farm Resource Center coordinator for Virginia State University and executive director of Carter Farms. AFRO: Tell us about Virginia State University’s Farm Outreach Program and Carter Farms. MC: VSU Small Farm Outreach is an arm of cooperative extension in the Commonwealth […]
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Virus Pushes Millions Into Hunger; UN Seeks More Food Funds
By ANDREW MELDRUM, Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Millions of people have been pushed into hunger by the coronavirus pandemic, the U.N. World Food Program said Monday as it appealed for nearly $5 billion to help feed the growing numbers in poor and middle-income countries. “The frontline in the battle against the coronavirus is shifting […]