AFRO D.C. Editor Micha Green said she would not be where she is today without one of the greatest gifts she received for Christmas. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Kirk Franklin’s “Jesus is the Reason for the Season,” rang through the hallways of my household every December as a reminder that […]
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Are we SAD and don’t know it?
Dr. KaNisha Hall discusses SAD (seasonal affective disorder) as it relates to the current challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued racism and political disorder, and offers solutions to combat SADness. (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. KaNisha L. Hall, M.D. Special to the AFRO How could this be? In this new normal of pandemic panic, political anxiety […]
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REIT owner dives into Black consumerism, the wealth gap
Anthony Woods, co-founder of Sunshine REIT. (Courtesy photo) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor The wealth gap, among other disparities, is an issue gaining more attention due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, Anthony Woods and his team at Sunshine REIT are determined to give the Black community a financial education. Woods spoke with the […]
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Meet the Black designer who just teamed up with a multi-billion dollar Home Décor brand
Rochelle Porter, founder and CEO of Rochelle Porter Design (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Atlanta, GA — Rochelle Porter, founder and CEO of Rochelle Porter Design, has become one of few African American eco-friendly designers to land a spot with global decor retailer West Elm, a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Porter has partnered with the […]
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This real estate professional wants to close the wealth gap hurting Black people
Shaquanna Wilson (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Licensed realtor and young adult mentor Shaquanna Wilson has released a new book titled From Debt to Deeds Planner, which offers readers a cost-effective, easy-to-follow tool for creating a budget, fixing credit, and understanding the process of purchasing and paying off a home. The […]
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Gratitude can help your health
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Gratitude is more than a buzzword. It’s a habit and practice that may actually change your perception of well-being. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, all the changes it has brought to your life and everything you need to worry about to stay safe? […]
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Single parents have increased heart health risks
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Nobody needs a study to tell them being a single parent is tough. “This is a group of people who are kind of carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, right?” said Dr. Natalie Stokes, a cardiology fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical […]
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Plan kidney-friendly meals in a snap
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Meal preparation can be time consuming. The purpose is to save time and stay healthy in the long run. If you are preparing and planning meals for someone who is living with kidney disease, it can feel overwhelming at first. The key is planning, knowledge and […]
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Maryland’s search for energy may place wind farm near Ocean City
People are seen on the beach as the area re-opens from the coronavirus pandemic in Ocean City, Maryland, a popular summer tourist destination. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images via Zenger News) By Terry Alan Lane Zenger News With its boardwalk, arcades and plenty of sand and sunshine, Ocean City, Md., offers visitors a lot to […]
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A Conversation with Dr. Fauci and the Black Community
Dr. Anthony Fauci live in conversation with Black leaders and health professionals, on December 8th at 6PM. Watch live on Facebook.com or BlackDoctor.org. The event is being coordinated by Black Coalition Against COVID.
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Distance Learning Makes It Harder for Kids to Exercise
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters This fall hasn’t felt much like “back to school” for many children. Instead, many are staying at home and attending virtual classes indefinitely. According to the Center on Reinventing Public Education, a nonpartisan research center, about 25 percent of United S. school districts have started the […]
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Pregnancy and the pandemic
Porsha Green and Nate Murrill at their gender reveal in Essex August 1, 2020. (Photo credit/Aaron Johnson) By Steven Reynolds Special to the AFRO With Maryland COVID-19 cases spiking, expectant parents are being more cautious than ever. Porsha Green, 25, from Towson understands this more than others as she found herself in a battle with […]