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.
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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.
Posted inCivil Rights
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.
Posted inHealth
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 passage of the Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010. Along with First Lady Shawna Watley of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, and healthcare advocates, Ivey’s first […]
Posted inBaltimore Community, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, LIFE & STYLE, Living
Husband and wife brings coinless laundry service to West Baltimore
Tawana and Roger Bhagwat are opening The Wash Zone, a coinless laundry facility in West Baltimore, to provide a necessity to the community while also providing modern technology, convenience and community initiatives.
Posted inD.C. Community, Living, Money, Washington D.C. News
 Experts say solutions needed for D.C.’s child care crisis
A recent report by Under 3 DC warns of the lack of affordable child care in D.C., which is costing parents $250 million per year due to damaging impacts on productivity, negative actions by employers, and an inability to advance in careers.
Posted inBaltimore Community, Health, LIFE & STYLE, Living, Maryland Government
An AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Celebrating former Maryland state senator, Lisa Gladden
Lisa Gladden, a public defender, served in the Maryland state legislature as a member of the Senate from 2003 to 2017, and was a vocal supporter of Barack Obama and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, while also lobbying to repeal Maryland’s death penalty.
Posted inBUSINESS, Health, LIFE & STYLE, Living, News, NEWS, Prince George's County News, Washington D.C. News
Laura Crandon battled breast cancer and won– now she’s fighting for a healthcare system that considers Black women
By Torrence Banks, Special to the AFRO Laura Crandon was 47 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. The hard lump she found during a routine self-exam in the shower came only five months after she had an inconclusive mammogram. The year was 2016. A year later, Crandon thought she had the disease defeated. […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Celebrating Women's History Month, ENTERTAINMENT, History, LIFE & STYLE, Women's Rights
Misty Copeland: A life in motionÂ
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, has used her platform to open the doors of the art form to a diverse group of people, and has also founded the Misty Copeland Foundation to offer free, after-school ballet classes for girls and boys in under-resourced communities.
Posted inBlack History, LIFE & STYLE, Obituaries, Technology, Travel
David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89
David E. Harris, the first Black commercial airline pilot, died at the age of 89 after breaking barriers in 1964 by becoming the first Black pilot hired by American Airlines.
Posted inBlack History, History, LIFE & STYLE, News, Technology, Transportation
Meet Emeline King: Ford’s first Black female transportation designer
Emeline King is the first Black woman transportation designer for Ford Motor Company, having designed the 1994 SN95 Ford Mustang, and is recognized for her contributions to the car’s interior design.
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Building a more inclusive economy: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Thelma Ferguson
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. All communities should have the resources they need to strengthen their economic futures. This Black History Month, JPMorgan Chase is affirming their commitment to breaking down barriers — including the racial wealth gap — and promoting opportunity for all. In recognition of Black History Month, we connected with Thelma […]
