Ralph E. Moore Jr. By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. Speaking of the AFRO’s theme of body, mind and spirit… three great women passed away recently. Body Sister Marilyn Hopewell, my sixth grade teacher at St. Pius V School, was a most unusual nun. She passed away at 95 years old last week. She had a […]
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Colin Kaepernick reminds Black corporate executives that freedom comes at a cost
Colin Kaepernick received the 2021 ELC Global Game Changer Award at Annual Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration, presented to an individual whose achievements transcend traditional roles for Black Americans and who represent a new, dynamic vision of how Black leaders globally can impact their communities through political, economic, educational and philanthropic empowerment and stewardship. The […]
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Study shows how medical community neglected African Americans with Covid
By Stacy Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent It’s well-documented that the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in communities everywhere, but African Americans mainly have borne the brunt of the disease’s impact. Now, a new study published by the University of Michigan delves further into yet another systemic problem. Findings from the study show that Black patients […]
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Bill Clinton recovering from urological infection, aide says
In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo, former President Bill Clinton speaks during funeral services for Henry “Hank” Aaron, at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves via AP, Pool, File) By STEFANIE DAZIO and LOU KESTEN Associated Press ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — Bill Clinton will remain hospitalized overnight as he recovers from […]
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Three fitness elements you’re probably overthinking
Gerard “Coach G” Burley is a wellness expert and owner of Sweat DC. (Courtesy Photo) By Gerard “Coach G” Burley Wellness Expert and Sweat DC Owner If you’re like most other Americans, you likely have been struggling with keeping your fitness goals throughout the pandemic. In fact, according to an American Psychological Association survey, 61% […]
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COVID-19’s long term effects and the path to normalcy
Dr. Joseph Wright serves as the senior vice president and chief medical officer for UM Capital Region Health. For him, the only road to recovery from COVID-19 is through vaccination. By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Aside from impairing our physical health, the COVID-19 pandemic has had long term […]
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Sickle Cell awareness and education crucial for Black families in 2021
Sean, Saxton, Shea and Sawyer (Courtesy Photo) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Shea Guillory was shocked when the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia began sending letters one week after she took her newborn home. Yes, she had asked the pediatrician to test for sickle cell disorders prior to leaving the hospital. Yes, she […]
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Mother recalls life-threatening encounter, takes measures to protect herself
A mysterious man began following Stacy Thomas while she was walking to the bus stop after work in Downtown Baltimore. (Courtesy of Jonas Verstuyft/Unsplash) By Kendra Pugh Special to the AFRO In 2016, Stacey Thomas, 53 worked a night shift at Garden Inn Hotel downtown Baltimore on President Street. Thomas figured she could use the […]
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Life happens…but you can finish
AFRO Publisher Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper By Frances “Toni” Draper AFRO CEO and Publisher Seven years ago, Dr. Pamela Love Manning and I compiled stories of 12 Black women who successfully fulfilled their dreams and aspirations, despite tremendous obstacles. Many of these women experienced unbelievable trauma stemming from childhood abuse or abusive relationships or poor […]
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Recognizing the racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease
Mary, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 57 and her daughter/caregiver Kamaria. A growing body of evidence suggests that Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects certain racial and ethnic communities, with elderly African Americans and Latinos being among those at greater risk. Research published in the medical journal Alzheimer’s Disease & Associated Disorders, along with […]
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Rev. Dr. Ruth Travis is dreaming of a ‘Pink House’ for healing
Ruth Travis is a 14 year breast cancer survivor and founder of Ruth’s Pink House. (Courtesy photo) By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO The Rev. Dr. Ruth Travis was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. “I didn’t have a lump. The cancer cell was the size of a dot of pepper and located in […]
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Comcast RISE Investment Fund provides 100 D.C. minority-owned small businesses with $10,000 grants
Comcast RISE Investment Fund is providing 100 D.C. minority-owned small businesses with $10,000 grants. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Comcast on Sept. 14th announced that it would award $1 million in grants to small businesses owned by people of color in Washington, D.C., and the application […]
