By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO This week we’ll discuss how you transition from online dating, to a phone conversation to meeting in person and signing on the dotted line that takes you off the market! As we recently discussed last week, it all begins with your profile. What are you saying? What […]
Category: LIFE & STYLE
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Pigtown’s Groundwork Kitchen reopens its doors after pandemic hiatus
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com After nearly a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Groundwork Kitchen is gearing up to reopen its doors in Southwest Baltimore’s Pigtown neighborhood. During the break, the restaurant gained two new members to its team, executive chef Jonathan Hicks, “The Uneek Chef,” and general manager Melanie Molinaro. […]
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10 herbal teas to help you become a new you in the new year
By ArtfulTea.com It’s a new year and a lot of people are trying out new things. Many people are attempting to embody the phrase ‘new year, new me’ by focusing on their health and wellness. In addition to being a time for new beginnings, January is also National Hot Tea month. There are lots of […]
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Easy ways to find the best day after Christmas sales
By Josh Hastings, Wealth of Geeks via The Associated Press According to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, 70% of Americans include the day after Christmas in their shopping plans. That’s in keeping with the usual trends, but may spike higher this year, since December 26 is a Monday, and most people are […]
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How to Support the AFRO This Holiday Season
Give the gift of local news Founded almost 130 years ago, the AFRO American Newspapers (AFRO) provides readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found and thanks to readers like you, We’re Still here! Our staff have worked hard over the past several months – our work speaks for itself: This past […]
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Single in the City: new year, new you, new boo!
By Ericka Alston-Buck Tis’ the season for many to begin setting New Year Resolutions and proclaiming all of the changes that they plan to make in 2023. Lots of single people like myself, will be more open to the possibility of being in committed relationships. Then there are those that will challenge themselves to jump […]
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‘Black don’t crack’– or does it? Top ways to take care of your skin in the new year
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com If you’ve ever heard the phrase “Black don’t crack,” you know it refers to the seemingly ageless skin that Black people have well into their senior citizenship. Black people often retain their youthful and vibrant look well into old age, but this is […]
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No is a sentence: setting healthy boundaries in 2023
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Saying “no” and setting healthy boundaries are crucial to survival in this fast-paced, ever-demanding world. As year three of the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, many are finding themselves burned out at work and stretched thin emotionally at home. This week, as […]
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Don’t spread yourself too thin: avoid burnout with these simple tips
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com We’ve all heard the age-old saying that “hard work pays off.” But, sometimes, working too hard can do more harm than good. “Burnout” is a form of work-related stress in which an individual experiences physical, emotional or mental exhaustion caused by their job’s […]
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You are what you eat: forging a healthy lifestyle for the new year
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member. msayles@afro.com When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, many people often include eating healthier and getting in shape on their list. While the intent to take better care may be there, it’s not always easy to adopt a new diet or workout routine and […]
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American Museum of Natural History names first Black president
By The Associated Press The American Museum of Natural History on recently announced it had chosen college president Sean Decatur to become its next chief, making him the first Black leader of the institution. Decatur, currently the president of Kenyon College in Ohio, will succeed Ellen Futter in April of next year, the museum said. […]
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Michelin star chef brings Ethiopian touch to Doro Soul Food
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Executive chef Elias Taddesse, owner of Mélange, recently opened his new comfort food restaurant, Doro Soul Food, in Washington, D.C. The Michelin-star chef created the concept to infuse Ethiopian flavors into typical American soul food dishes. During its grand opening on Nov. 17, […]
