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: Living
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.
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.
Maryland program to help Port of Baltimore businesses retain employees begins
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $12.5 million program to help Port of Baltimore businesses retain employees in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, with grants available to businesses that employ up to 500 workers, unions, trade associations, and organizations that have had operations hindered or completely halted by the port slowdown.
Championing inclusion: Verna Myers’ evolution as a DEI advocate
Verna Myers, founder of The Verna Myers Co., has leveraged her upbringing to become a powerhouse in the arena of diversity, equity and inclusion, advising corporations and universities, offering DEI online training courses and doing keynote speeches to spread the message of inclusion within every aspect of our lives.
Congressman Glenn Ivey promotes healthier food choices, celebrates anniversary of Affordable Care Act
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md) led a three-venue healthcare tour on March 23 to bring attention to the Day of Action and the anniversary of the […]