By Torrence Banks, Special to the AFRO Healthcare for Black men is suffering from a curious disconnect between doctor and patient, according to health care experts. African-American men today often wonder what they should do when they feel that their symptoms or pain are not being taken seriously by doctors. A recent Cleveland Clinic study […]
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AFRO’s third annual Black Business Matters Expo garners more than 1,700 attendees
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The AFRO held its third annual Black Business Matters Expo on April 27 at the media company’s headquarters in Downtown Baltimore. In-person attendees were joined at the event by more than 1,700 virtual participants, who all received information from a dynamic array of wealth coaches, c-suite executives and […]
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Vice President Harris speaks on 2024 re-election bid, reproductive rights at Howard University rally
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor President Joe Biden announced his 2024 re-election bid on April 25 with Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate. Throughout their time in office, the pair has been focused on foreign relations, abortion rights and reducing hate crime. “Every generation has a moment where they have had to […]
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Department of Parks and Recreation offers free youth summer camp
By Hadiya Presswood, Special to the AFRO Free youth camp sessions will be offered by D.C.’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) this summer in Scotland, Md. at Camp Riverview. Children ages eight to 13-years-old will spend a week enjoying outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, swimming, crafting, horseback riding and educational programs. Camp Riverview has […]
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Cooperative economics– more than just a Kwanzaa principle
By Byron T. Deese, Special to the AFRO As a young Black male growing up in a small, working-class neighborhood in Central Florida, I was taught the importance of giving back to the community. From watching my parents and grandparents tithe 10 percent of their incomes to our local church, to raising money for our […]
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Lendistry CEO Everett Sands pioneers with scientific brilliance
By Kenneth Miller, Inglewood Today For Everett K. Sands, the chief executive officer of Lendistry, life began as a small child with a brain that imagined a lot of what ifs: what if his grandfather had the money to keep his tailor shop open? What if his parents did not start college at Howard University […]
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AFRO American Newspapers and STEM City USA Make History by Hosting Black Business Matters EXPO on the STEM City USA Platform
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Arts In Color: meet the woman behind D.C.’s Black inclusive art gallery
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO Arts in Color is a Black-owned, international art gallery and art consulting company located in Washington, D.C. Owner Satarra Leona started the business with motivation from her strong love and appreciation for art and culture. Leona officially opened Arts in Color’s doors only two years ago. “At first […]
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A time to protest: youth, climate activists call for an end to fossil fuel use
By AFRO Staff Climate activists and advocacy groups from all walks of life joined with youth in protest on Earth day, calling for President Biden and White House officials to officially put an end to the use of fossil fuels. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “fossil fuels, or energy sources formed in […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com NoMa Farmers Market Come out and meet your neighbors at the NoMa Farmers Market at Alethia Tanner Park this year. The market runs every Thursday from May to October, From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. shoppers can purchase fresh produce and artisan goods, listen to live music and […]
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Is weed legal in D.C.?
By Ashleigh Fields, Special to the AFRO Thousands of people across the District recently celebrated 4/20, a day for cannabis enthusiasts on April 20. Professional organizations like the National Cannabis Policy Summit hosted a Congressional forum to discuss policy reform on the unofficial holiday, and the National Association of Black Cannabis Lawyers threw a coffee […]
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Susan Rice, Biden’s top domestic policy adviser, departing
By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday that his top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, will leave her post next month. As director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Rice had broad sway on the administration’s approach to health care, immigration and racial inequality. It was a surprising shift for Rice, […]
