By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher When my grandfather, Carl J. Murphy, Ph. D., wrote of World War II as “our war,” it was an acknowledgement of how near the global conflict was to the Black community. This book was originally published in 1945, just months after the Allied victory, when the ripple […]
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Jawando exits U.S. Senate race: Pledges support to Alsobrooks
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Montgomery County councilman Will Jawando has exited the race for U.S. Senate and thrown his support behind Democratic Candidate Angela Alsobrooks. At a rally in Baltimore on Oct. 23, Jawando issued a speech, along with Governor Wes Moore and many other leaders, fully supporting Alsobrooks. “It’s time now […]
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Start shopping: Enrollment begins Nov. 1 for most Obamacare insurance plans
By Julie Appleby, By KFF Health News For millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, the end of the year brings a day of reckoning: It’s time to compare benefits and prices and change to a new plan or enroll for the first time. Open enrollment starts […]
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Fall back: How daylight saving time can seriously affect your health
By Claire Savage and Melissa Perez Winder, The Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off. The downside: Next week across most of the U.S., […]
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PRESS ROOM: NCNW Uncommon Height Awards Gala back for 18th year
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) announced the Uncommon Height Awards Gala will return on Dec. 8 for the 18th year. The biennial event will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort in Oxon Hill, Md. This event is the organization’s signature […]
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How gas prices have changed in Maryland in the last week
By Stacker Despite the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, commuters have been treated to slowly falling gasoline prices this Halloween week. The costs for oil and demand for gas are both falling, contributing to the downward trend in prices at the pump. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is […]
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AFRO News to host “A Salute to Our Veterans”
By Abel Communications This Veteran’s Day, the AFRO will proudly host “A Salute to Our Veterans, a luncheon recognizing Black veterans across generations, from World War II to the globe’s most recent battles. Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Anthony C. Woods, will deliver a keynote address to military honorees and esteemed guests. As […]
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Governor Moore highlights the importance of transportation investments in Charm City at Greater Baltimore Committee summit
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott addressed the importance of transportation investments in Baltimore, creating economic opportunity and what the state has done thus far on Oct. 16. “In the first ten months of our administration, we’ve shown that in partnership, progress is possible,” […]
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National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Conference and Exchange hosted in Baltimore
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Governor Wes Moore recently greeted the over 6,000 participants of the National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Conference and Exchange at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event took place from October 22-25, with the theme of “Closing the Equity Gap.” “Maryland we don’t have to choose between an […]
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A time to reflect: Black men weigh in on how they healed their heart, minds and souls
By Maurice Carroll, Special to the AFRO As the seasons change, reflection is a key. This week, the AFRO asked local Black men two questions to get insight on stressors that were affecting their mental health and how they got on their paths to healing. Keston De Coteau Entrepreneur, Photographer/ Video Producer What was affecting […]
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Prince George’s County breaks ground on new state of the art health facility set to open in 2025
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com Executives in Prince George’s County are expanding access to medical resources through a new state of the art health center set to open in 2025. The property located at 9001 Edmonston Road off Kenilworth Avenue in Greenbelt will be renovated and remodeled to replace the County Health Department’s […]
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D.C. authorities investigate death of A’nee Roberson, Black transgender woman fatally struck by car after assault
By Chrisleen HerardSpecial to the AFRO A’nee Roberson was near Nellie’s Sports Bar on the early morning of Oct. 14 when she was attacked by an unknown assailant. Authorities say after the attack she ended up on a roadway, where she was fatally struck by a vehicle. D.C. authorities are now investigating whether gender identity […]