Gestational diabetes affects five to nine percent of U.S. pregnancies, with Black women facing higher long-term diabetes risk. With lifestyle changes, monitoring, and medical guidance, the condition can be managed to support a healthy pregnancy and baby
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Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
By Michael KunzelmanThe Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge blocked U.S. immigration authorities on Dec. 12 from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying she feared they might take him into custody again just hours after she had ordered his release from a detention center. The order came as Abrego Garcia appeared at a scheduled […]
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From misdiagnosis to mission: How Kyhla Desire fights for Black children with diabetes
Kyhla Desire was misdiagnosed twice before her Type 1 diabetes was correctly identified at age five, highlighting the challenges Black children face in receiving timely care. Today, she channels her experience into advocacy as a founding youth board member of the African American Diabetes Association, working to bring education, support and life-saving resources directly into Black communities.
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Six vaccines that can keep you safe this holiday season
By Jennifer Porter GoreWord in Black Christmas, Kwanzaa and other end-of-year holidays typically mean travel followed by close indoor contact with friends or loved ones — near-perfect conditions for nasty airborne viruses to spread. And when it comes to communicable illnesses, experts say, this holiday season is going to be a doozy. This December, public […]
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Year-end moves that could boost your 2026 tax refund
Even in December, taxpayers have more control over their refund than they might think. Strategic contributions, careful planning and overlooked credits can still make a difference before the year ends.
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In churches and communities, a new model for men’s health emerges
In the absence of a federal Office of Men’s Health, faith leaders and veterans are stepping up to fill the gap. Through grassroots advocacy and personal storytelling, John Bruce and Charles Flanagain are challenging stigma, promoting early screenings and redefining community health for men across the Southeast.
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Public hearings set for Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
The Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, which serves hundreds of Baltimore city boys from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, is facing potential closure in 2026, prompting a press conference and two public hearings to discuss the matter.
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Reframing autism in D.C. schools: From label to understanding
By Nicole A. Wynn In a busy Washington, D.C. classroom, a student rocks gently in his chair, hands over his ears. The teacher assumes he’s being defiant and calls his name sharply. In reality, the fluorescent lights and echoing voices have overwhelmed his senses. This scene plays out daily in schools across the District not […]
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UN aid coordination agency cuts appeal for 2026 to $33B after lowest annual support in a decade
By The Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.’s humanitarian aid coordination office is downsizing its appeal for annual funding in 2026 after support this year, mostly from Western governments, plunged to the lowest level in a decade. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Dec. 8 it was seeking $33 […]
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Dr. Rod Paige, the first African American to serve as secretary of education, dies at 92
The AFRO sends condolences to the family and all those who knew and loved Dr. Rod Paige, the first Black leader to serve as the secretary of education. Paige died at 92 years old on Dec. 9.
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41st annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host its 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Celebration on Jan. 19, featuring student speeches, a youth choir, performances, and a community Day of Service.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump scores $779 million verdict for Black family
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump won a historic $779.3 million verdict for the family of Lewis Butler, a security guard killed during an armed robbery at a Florida internet café that failed to report a previous crime involving the same gun. The ruling delivers long-sought accountability while Butler’s widow presses for reforms to shut down dangerous, unregulated gambling venues.