By Aswad WalkerAssociate editor, Houston Defender With each passing day the assault on all things Black increases. The Department of Defense removed the Tuskegee Airmen and Jackie Robinson from the DoD’s official webpage. The DoD no longer acknowledges Black History Month. The U.S. Army erased Civil Rights Movement hero and U.S. military veteran Medgar Evers’ […]
Category: LIFE & STYLE
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: Unconscious bias doesn’t need a color line
By Frances Murphy DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher My husband and I recently visited First Watch in Towson expecting a relaxing breakfast. Instead, we left feeling disrespected and dismissed. When we arrived we were in line, in front of two White patrons. The Black host asked how many were in our party. “Two,” we replied. He […]
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
Ask A D.C. Native: Should I raise kids in D.C.?
D.C. is a diverse city with cultures from all over the world and opportunities galore. This week, Christina Sturdivant Sani speaks on raising children in the nation’s capital.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
To be young, gifted and…healthy: The new face of colon cancer survivors
Colon cancer remains a serious health threat, especially in the Black community where diagnosis and death rates are higher. Through early detection, advocacy and support, survivors are turning fear into strength and living meaningful, empowered lives.
Posted inNational Sports
What to look out for on Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles
By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com The Major League Baseball season will begin on March 18 when the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs travel to Japan to play in the “2025 MLB World Tour: Tokyo Series.” The Baltimore Orioles will open up their season on March 27 in Canada as they face off […]
Posted inLiving
Luxury living expands in Baltimore as affordable housing gap remains
Baltimore City has seen a recent increase in luxury rental properties, leaving many average or low-income residents unable to afford housing, and the mayor’s office is working to implement a new inclusionary housing policy to address the issue.
Posted inLIFE & STYLE
The Jiles: What’s the secret to love longevity– even in the golden years?
Jodie and Sonny Jiles, a power couple in Black Houston, have been married for decades and have learned to balance love, commitment, resilience, and unity while prioritizing work, family, and faith, and they share their advice on how to keep Black love growing.
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Letters, love and legacy: The AFRO’s historic column comes to life again
Afro Charities hosted a mixer and networking session centered around their “Re-Reading the News” series, inspired by the AFRO Archives’ “Lonesome Hearts” column, where attendees exchanged letters and formed connections.
Posted inHealth
Best ways to advocate for your heart health
Heart disease is a leading cause of death among Black Americans, but it can be prevented by taking charge of one’s health, interviewing doctors, building a support network, educating oneself, and knowing one’s numbers.
Posted inHealth
10 benefits of a plant-based diet
A plant-based diet has numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, carbon footprint, risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and improving gut health, athletic performance, and arthritis pain.
Posted inHealth
A time to grieve: Loss is often heavy on the heart
Grief is a natural emotional response to loss, encompassing feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, and despair, and can manifest differently for each person, often causing physical and emotional challenges.