Brian’s story of his life-saving heart bypass surgery after participating in a Black Men’s Wellness Day and 5K Race highlights the importance of proactive health awareness and the need for preventive care in the Black community.
Category: OPINION
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The duty of self-care
Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor, reflects on her mother’s work ethic and how she prioritized self-care, inspiring her to do the same.
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A good marriage equals good mental health: It works if you work it!
Andre and Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper celebrate 50 years of marriage and offer ten tips for maintaining a healthy marriage, including putting God first, not using sex as a weapon, and not discussing disagreements with anyone other than your spouse.
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Baltimore County residents want the state to address the congestion on the Baltimore Beltway
The Baltimore Beltway, which was first planned in 1949, is the 14th worst city in the nation for traffic delays, with four out of the five most congested points on 695, and MDOT’s plan to convert fast lane shoulders into new travel lanes is expected to cut about 15 minutes off rush hour delays.
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Pause, reset and forgive: How changing your attitude can change your life
Maurice Carroll, a sound healing and mindfulness coach, discusses the importance of pausing and forgiving oneself when feeling overwhelmed, and emphasizes the need to refocus and care for oneself.
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No cheek left to turn: Standing up for Albina Head Start and the low-income families it serves
Albina Head Start, a highly regarded federal Head Start program, is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a misapplied rule that could potentially force the program to lose federal funding due to a single incident of an employee breaking the rules.
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The big rip: Low wage corporations spent half a trillion inflating CEO pay
Sarah Anderson, director of the Global Economy Project and co-editor of Inequality.org, has found that low-wage workers are not better paid because their employers spend their cash on stock buybacks and CEO pay instead of investing in long-term capital expenditures.
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A false accusation put me in prison, a safety net could have kept me out.
Leon Benson, a Michigan native and exoneree, advocates for the implementation of a guaranteed income or child allowance to help millions of families avoid turning to crime to make ends meet.
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Are we finally ready to put a ring on it? Kamala Harris and Black women’s dilemma in America
Black women in America have faced a history of marginalization and overlook, but their contributions to society and the election of Vice President Kamala Harris have highlighted their value and worth, and the need for empathy and understanding towards their challenges.
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The paradox of progress for Black Americans
Despite record-breaking economic numbers, African Americans are still mired in great economic insecurity, with record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, record high income levels, and new heights of wealth, but still facing Black/White economic inequality.
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How Black leaders and professional organizations are reshaping ‘Black Jobs’
The National Black MBA Association is working to dismantle the stereotype of “Black jobs” by highlighting the success stories of Black professionals in various industries and investing in the community to reframe the narrative around “Black jobs” as a synonym for leadership, excellence, and success.
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‘It’s up to us’: Why we can’t take Harris’ election for granted
Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee for President in the 2024 election, and the stakes are high as she proposes tax increases on corporations and the wealthy, while Trump proposes initiatives to bring down the cost of car insurance and oil drilling.