By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Le Dîner en Blanc, a unique and elegant tradition persevered through torrential downpour and unfolded against all odds. The eighth edition of the […]
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Black Cannabis Weeks begins with focus on educating African Americans on opportunities in the cannabis industry
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Monday through Thursday, virtual programs will be held to inform people about topics ranging from the history of the plant to health and wellness […]
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Money talks: Generation Z weighs in on the idea of generational wealth
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO and Layla Eason, AFRO Intern Generational wealth is a topic that has become more popular in recent years due to conversations about the […]
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Good Fathers Only founder explains the impact of male parents
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, Black fathers are more engaged in the lives of their children than any other […]
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Le Dîner en Blanc set to return to Washington D.C.
By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Washington, D.C. is set to transform into a sea of white on September 9 as the highly anticipated Le Dîner en Blanc descends […]
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In the market for a new car? Prepare with 5 tips before you walk into a dealership
By JPMorgan Chase Bank For decades, most people followed a simple formula when they were ready to purchase a new vehicle. Visit a dealership in person, negotiate a price, complete […]
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Miss Black USA competition reigns with 37 years of pageantry
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO As a self-described “Black pageant queen,” winning Miss Black USA 2021 meant the world to Myja Gary, who represented the state of Virginia. […]
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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 […]
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Love and the importance of choosing wisely
By Nijiama Smalls, The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds “Anything a man loves, he takes care of it.” These are the words my partner has said to me […]
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Single in the City: breaking up and picking up the pieces
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO Your person is only your person for as long as they’re your person. Once, when I was on a healing journey regarding […]
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Baltimore Pride shines in Baltimore
By AFRO Staff Pride celebrations took place all over Charm City between June 17 and June 25, highlighting Baltimore’s LGBTQIA+ community. Maryland Governor Wes Moore served as parade marshall, and […]
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Serena Williams deserves a healthy second birth
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier, and Alexa Spencer, Word in Black Glowing in custom Gucci, tennis icon Serena Williams revealed her second pregnancy at the Met Gala in New York City on […]