By Lynn Elber and Lindsey Bahr, AP Entertainment Writers Actresses of color are getting more roles and acclaim, but not commensurate money. Recognizing that achieving change isn’t a solo act, they looked for help — and found it in each other. Giving colleagues a peek at their paychecks, speaking out about economic disparity and using hard-won […]
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‘Survive, Not Enjoy’: Heat, Humidity Gripping Half the US
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Americans from Texas to Maine sweated out a steamy Saturday as a heat wave canceled events from festivals to horse races, chased baseball fans out of their seats and pushed New York City to order steps to avoid straining the electrical system. The National Weather Service […]
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Cutting Edges
By Imani Wj Wright, Baltimore Resident “The Barbershop Series” exhibition features the work of renowned Baltimore artist, puppeteer and museum educator Schroeder Cherry, Ed.D. The series pays homage to one of the most enduring African American economic and cultural institutions, using bold colors, movement, symbols and visual metaphors. Each piece is a multimedia collage emulating the […]
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Island of Kauai Dotted Golf Courses
By JOHN MARSHALL LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii has some of the most beautiful and memorable golf courses in the world. And the quiet island of Kauai may have the most picturesque courses on the islands — or anywhere else. From Poipu Bay in the south, where Tiger Woods once reigned, to Princeville and the […]
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Grill, Eat, Chill, Repeat
By AFRO Staff To turn a midweek dinner into something special, try cooking easy pork tenderloin on the grill. To produce beautifully browned pork with a rich crust and tender, juicy meat, we started with a simple dry spice rub to add flavor; sugar aided browning while cumin and chipotle chile powder added savory smokiness. […]
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Spiritually Speaking: Free at Last. Claim It.
By James Washington, The Dallas Weekly News and NNPA Newswire Contributor One of the hardest things to understand in this life and then, to do, is to love yourself. God even commands us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Without Christ in your life, I believe that concept of self love can be distorted […]
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Innovation is Key to Reaching, Educating Blacks About Prostate Cancer
By AFRO Staff “We know that African-American men are more than twice as likely than men of all other races to die from prostate cancer,” said Thomas A. Farrington, founder and president, the Prostate Health Education Network. “This innovative format has shown strong appeal to men and women entertaining and educating audiences, enabling us to […]
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Setting the Record Straight: 3 Myths of Estate Planning
By Susan Francis, Special to the AFRO Planning for the end of life is a heavy topic. It is full of emotions, stress and uncertainties. It’s common for our volunteer attorneys to meet with a client who doesn’t think they need to do estate planning or they come with misinformation about the process. Here are three […]
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Panic at DC Pride Parade Sends People Running
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A panic caused by a mistaken belief that a gun had been fired during a pride parade in the nation’s capital sent people running through the city’s streets, authorities said. Police said some who fled had minor injuries and seven were taken to hospitals. “As the officers […]
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Black Pride Ends as Capital Pride Begins
By George Kevin, Special to the AFRO Pride is officially here, and while the next week promises a plethora of events for all, this past weekend celebrated D.C. Black Pride. This years theme was “Our Truths in Harmony” according to the D.C. Black Pride site. Black pride has been a long celebrated historical events in D.C., […]
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Parenting Points — A strong self-image is a strong child!
Submitted to the AFRO by Marnita Coleman When a baby is born, families almost always want to know who the baby looks like. DNA, passed from parents to offspring, contains specific traits from genes. While children may physically resemble their parents in one way or another, their spiritual DNA is constructed by God. When we build our […]
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AFRO Tea a Sweet Gathering
By AFRO Staff It was a gang related event but not one was hurt except for the few who almost died laughing. It was that kind of gathering when the Sweetheart Gang shared the dais with AFRO Publisher Rev. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper at the sold out 3rd Annual AFRO Tea. With the theme being Our […]