By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com In the U.S., 26 million women aged 15 to 50 have uterine fibroids, or benign growths of the uterus, and more than half of those women will experience associated symptoms and health risks. For African American women, the lifetime incidence of fibroids is […]
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How parents can prepare children for testing season in the classroom
By Amaka Watson, Houston Defender Standardized testing plays an important role in America’s public schools. These tests provide a yardstick for teachers to evaluate the performance of schools and their students. Results of these tests can have a significant impact on school assessment, funding, a child’s class placement and grade promotion. That is a lot […]
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Small Business Owners – Catalysts for Economic Growth
Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. Almost half of all U.S. employees work for small businesses, defined as companies with fewer than 500 employees, and a staggering 99 percent of all U.S. companies fall under the “small business” designation, according to the Small Business Association. Entrepreneurship can be a stepping stone to wealth generation. […]
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What is a Life Plan Community?
There’s a lot to consider in retirement. Where will you live? How will you spend your time? What will you do if your health needs change? Questions like these are common, and some may be surprised to know that many can be answered the same way: A Life Plan Community. Also known as Continuing Care […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: UMD student earns Fulbright scholarship
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer The term “Young, gifted and Black” is the phrase to describe 22-year-old Mariah Campbell. The Clarksville, Md. native is a recipient of the Fulbright scholarship for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. After completing her degree at the University of Maryland, College Park, (UMD) majoring in agricultural and natural resource […]
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Owning a Home: Guidance from DMVs Community Home Lending Advisor
By Justin Cotton, Chase Senior Home Lending Advisor Are you considering buying your first home, but unsure where to start? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and the path to ownership may feel confusing for many first-time buyers. In Chase Home Lending’s First-Time Homebuyer Study, 69% of […]
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Capturing the essence of Jill Scott’s ‘Words and Sounds Vol. 1’ Anniversary Tour
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO As a photojournalist, I’ve had the privilege of documenting numerous musical performances throughout my career, but none have been as soul-stirring and electrifying as Jill Scott’s “Words and Sounds Vol. 1” Anniversary Tour. Stepping into The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., I could feel […]
Posted inMaryland Government
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Looking through biographies of state legislators, you’ll see various paths and journeys to a career in policy-making. While some elected officials pursued careers as lawyers or became business owners prior to their time in office, others –well before their titles as senators and delegates– answered the call to serve […]
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State officials, NAACP say placing proposed FBI headquarters in P.G. County could significantly impact lives of Black residents
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Efforts to bring a large-scale opportunity for equity and economic advancement to Prince George’s County have begun again under the new administration of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. “Gov. Moore has made this his number one federal issue,” Matthew Verghese, the governor’s senior advisor and director of federal relations, […]
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Several Maryland Democrats expected to vie to replace Cardin
By Ian Decker, Capital News Service With long-serving Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin recently announcing his retirement, Democrats are likely to see a primary fight next year to replace him. So far, one Democrat – Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando – has announced his candidacy to replace Cardin, which most political observers consider a safe Democratic […]
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AFRO Spotlight on Black excellence: meet the women in leadership serving as chiefs of staff
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com More Black women have been working their way into prestigious positions in recent years and the chief of staff (COS) role is no exception. Chiefs of staff directly aid the most influential leaders in America, locally and nationally. Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw stepped into her role as the COS for […]
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Gov. Moore’s first 100 days in office
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com and Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore has officially completed his first 100 days as chief executive for the state of Maryland. The first Black governor to lead the state took office on Jan. 18, alongside his wife, Dawn Moore and children, Mia and James. […]