Mike James and Ian Grant created the WaySlay app in 2020 to provide on-demand access to beauty supplies. The app partners with local beauty shops to deliver products in as fast as 15 minutes. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Years ago, Mike James’ girlfriend found herself […]
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Yoga Thrives helps practitioners get through the pandemic
Bikram Yoga Works Founder Kendra Blackett-Dibinga leads a socially distanced, in-person class. (Courtesy Photo) By Chris Barylick Special to the AFRO The COVID-19 pandemic, by anyone’s definition, has been a slog beyond words. Since March of 2020, the world has started and stopped, opened and closed and reopened in fits and spurts, and the mental […]
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Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 complications, family says
In this Feb. 15, 2001 file photo, Secretary of State Colin Powell looks on as President Bush addresses State Department employees at the State Department in Washington. Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Kenneth Lambert) By The Associated Press […]
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America’s first Black-owned distillery secures partnership with Delta Air Lines
Chris Montana and his wife opened Du Nord Social Spirits in 2013, and now, the small distillery has become a supplier for Delta Air Lines. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com When Chris Montana and his wife, Shanelle, opened Minnesota-based Du Nord Social Spirits in 2013, it […]
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The Cube Cowork expands to become the largest Black-woman-owned coworking space in the country
Sister duo Tammira(l) and TeKesha(r) started The Cube Cowork in 2016 to remove the barrier of childcare for mom entrepreneurs. Now, the space has expanded from just 1,200 square feet to 15,000. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Seven years ago, Tammira Lucas was running her own […]
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#SecuringTheBag: “Doc” Cheatham’s “positive rally” at TransAmerica for new supermarket inspires Cherry Hill
Doc Cheatham hosts the “Positive Rally,” at the TransAmerica Corporation’s Tower. (Screenshot) By PK Semler Special to The AFRO Nothing surprised Baltimore business elites more than when they found out Baltimore’s civil rights firebrand Marvin L. “Doc” Cheatham was holding a “Positive Rally” at the TransAmerica Corporation’s Tower thanking the Dutch insurance giant for helping […]
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2M Black Americans may be uncounted in 2020 census
(Photo by Enayet Raheem on Unsplash) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO The National Urban League is calling on Congress to investigate the 2020 census. While the 2020 census reported the majority of counted Americans identify as multi-racial, new analysis suggests that millions of Black Americans may not have been counted. “About two […]
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BPD investigates three shootings, three homicides over deadly weekend
By AFRO Staff Baltimore police are investigating three shootings and three homicides that occurred in a string of incidents Oct. 15-17, according to BPD’s Facebook page. The city reached 250 homicides last month and could possibly hit the 300 homicide mark before the month is over. The Mayor’s Office, in partnership with other offices and […]
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Black students suspended for planning demonstration against Confederate Flag, racial slurs
Parents and local NAACP officials said the suspension of six Black high school students for wanting to demonstrate against students carrying the Confederate flag reflects structural racism inside the school system. Courtesy photo By Gregory Smith, Ahnayah Hughes and Airielle Lowe, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – Jessica Murray said her daughter is reluctant to […]
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Get in touch with yourself by practicing mindfulness and meditation
Skills like practicing mindfulness and meditation are very useful during intense and uncertain times like we are experiencing today. (Photo by Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Meditation and mindfulness can be valuable allies at times like this. Of course, they don’t keep you free from disease. But they can help you be free(er) […]
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COVID-19 testing still critical to managing pandemic
By Steve Burke Pinkston News Service The White House recently announced a new $1 billion investment to increase the supply of rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to more than 200 million per month by December. It is a signal from the Biden administration that although U.S. cases continue to decline, aggressive public health initiatives and mitigation […]
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The power of positive affirmations
By Nicole D. Batey Special to the AFRO Black people are constantly berated by negative images and storylines in media that are oftentimes perpetuated within our own families and communities. Positive affirmations can help more of us counter the negative imagery or statements we see and hear for our well-being. According to Positivepsychology.com, positive affirmations […]
