By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement are working together to support Black women-led nonprofits in D.C. The firm, on March 9, awarded the nonprofit organization $350,000 in philanthropic funding to provide $25,000 grants to eight Black women with nonprofits located in Wards 7 and 8. Aside […]
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As COVID-19 rent support ends for Marylanders, rent stabilization efforts take hold in Prince George’s County
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor With rental housing on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and evictions in Prince George’s County increasing at an alarming rate, County Council members are aggressively looking toward sustainable solutions for the 40 percent of county residents who are renters. The Council is working on adding to its security […]
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“Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures” exhibit opens March 24
By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO Have you ever wanted to see George Clinton’s wig up close or experience the power of the Black Panther suit worn by Chadwick Boseman? The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s newest exhibit makes that possible with “Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures,” opening March 24. […]
Posted inTechnology
Riding the digital wave: how senior citizens can become tech savvy in three easy steps
By AFRO Staff In 2023, technology is advancing each day. Between work-from-home opportunities that rely heavily on virtual meeting platforms to artificial intelligence, now is not the time to fall behind– especially if you are a senior citizen. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2021, “96 percent of those 50 to 64 use the […]
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Top legislation that could potentially impact Maryland seniors
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As the 2023 Maryland General Assembly winds down, here are the top legislation Maryland seniors should know about. SB351/HB760: Maryland Legal Services Corporation – Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Grant Program SB 351 establishes the Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Program in […]
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Disparities in diagnosis, treatment for African Americans with Alzheimer’s
By Kimberly Davis, The Atlanta Voice Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease can be a daunting proposition. With African Americans disproportionately affected by the disease, education and planning are essential. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, a neurocognitive disorder that involves the segments of the brain that control thought, […]
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Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Johns Hopkins alumna and publisher of The AFRO, to speak at 2023 School of Education Commencement
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper
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Meet the Uber driver eating his way through the country
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In 2017, Baltimore native Kreskin J. Torres took a trip to England to stay with a friend and explore London. He ended up staying a month, taking in the food, sights and culture. When it came time to return to the states, Torres, who drove for ride-hailing companies, […]
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Biden Administration calls for cap on insulin prices –pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly responds
By Deborah Bailey, Corresponding Editor During the 2023 State of the Union Address, President Joseph Biden called on Congress and America’s pharmaceutical companies to cap the price of insulin at $35 per month for the 30 million Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes and dependent on the drug to control their symptoms. “There are millions […]
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NNPA President Benjamin Chavis lays out 2023 Black Press agenda
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor Black reporters, editors and publishers recently received marching orders from National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO, Benjamin Chavis. Capping off Black Press Week, which took place from March 13 to March 17, Chavis highlighted the history and importance of Black news media, their commitment to the truth and […]
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Howard University opens first JPMorgan Chase campus branch in the country
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase held the grand opening of its new branch at Howard University (HU) on March 21, marking the first college-based branch for the financial institution. During the ceremony, the firm also announced a $3.5 million philanthropic investment to Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC). “What […]