By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO With rental rates skyrocketing and eviction rates ranking among the highest in the state, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and members of the County Council are looking toward sustainable solutions for the 40 percent of county residents who are renters. While officials come up with a plan, […]
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Harambee Conference stresses importance of mental health wellness for young Black men
By Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO The high rate of Black youngsters taking their own lives is heart-rending. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, suicide rates among Black youth have risen faster than in other racial/ethnic group during the past two decades, with suicide rates in Black males, ages […]
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Leaders of BUILD implore lawmakers to address vacant buildings in Baltimore City with legislation
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development (BUILD) recently gathered to support SB 855, a bill that permits Baltimore city to acquire more vacant properties through in-rem foreclosure.” SB 855 has passed the Senate and will be heard in the House Ways and Means Committee on March 28. “We are […]
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Death toll rises, African locals pick up pieces after Cyclone Freddy
By Wanjohi Kabukuru and Vitus-Gregory Gondwe, The Associated Press Authorities are still getting to grips with the scale of Cyclone Freddy’s destruction in Malawi and Mozambique since late March 11, with over 370 people confirmed dead, several hundred still missing and tens of thousands displaced. On March 17, Malawi authorities said Freddy killed at least […]
Posted inLIFE & STYLE
Bad and bougie: Black women are taking up space in luxurious living
By Sherri Kolade, The Michigan Chronicle We are here for Black women living lavishly and in luxury and they are “bad and bougie” in the best way. From doctors and lawyers to stay-at-home women and teachers, everyone is welcome to gather their things and themselves and join the luxe life, which is really all about […]
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Ghana president to address State of Black World Conference in Baltimore
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana recently confirmed his attendance at the upcoming State of the Black World Conference V, which ensues from April 19-23, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md. President Akufo-Addo, who is currently serving his second term as Ghana’s […]
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UK aims to send migrants to Rwanda in months if courts agree
By Ignatius Ssuuna and Jill Lawless, The Associated Press Britain’s government said March 19 that it could start deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda in the next few months — but only if U.K. courts rule that the controversial policy is legal. The Home Office said it was aiming to start flights “before the summer,” as Home […]
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Reports of violence in Nigeria election for new governors
By Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press Millions of Nigerians voted March 18 to elect state governors but faced intimidation and violence in some cities amid heightened tensions following a disputed presidential election in Africa’s most populous nation last month. New governors were being chosen for 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states as the political opposition continues […]
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse concerns entrepreneurs of color
By Kat Stafford and Claire Savage, The Associated Press In the hours after some of Silicon Valley Bank’s biggest customers started pulling out their money, a WhatsApp group of startup founders who are immigrants of color ballooned to more than 1,000 members. Questions flowed as the bank’s financial status worsened. Some desperately sought advice: Could […]
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Trump spurs supporters to protest amid fear of arrest
By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin and Eric Tucker, The Associated Press Donald Trump claimed on March 18 that his arrest is imminent and issued an extraordinary call for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates hush money payments to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president. Even as […]
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Global $80 million e-commerce brand, Sassy Jones, opens first brick-and-mortar retail store
By BlackPressUSA Sassy Jones, the nation’s fastest-growing privately held retail brand is now a multimillion-dollar enterprise with a brick-and-mortar location in Richmond, Va. The company designs unique jewelry, audacious ready-to-wear women’s clothes and accessories. Owning a piece of Sassy Jones is about more than just owning the product– it’s also about empowerment and purpose. Every […]
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Black leaders in banking: Q&A with Wells Fargo’s Kristy Fercho
By Wells Fargo, Word in Black Q: Can you describe your role at Wells Fargo? A: I lead Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion (DSRI) and Home Lending for Wells Fargo. As the leader of DSRI, I am responsible for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into every aspect of the company’s business and delivering marketplace […]