Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for humanity has yet to be realized for many Black Americans, leading to a lack of dreams and a sense of apathy and irrelevance.
Tag: African-American community
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Commentary: Reading is a civil right, and tutors can help make it a reality for more students
The Maryland State Board of Education has approved a plan to allow third-grade students to be held back if they are not meeting reading standards, with the option of enrolling in a free, supplemental reading support program, as part of a larger effort to improve literacy among Black children.
Posted inMental Health
How racism can significantly impact the body
Systemic racism has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of Black Americans, leading to disparities in health resources, increased rates of chronic conditions, and a higher risk of death from disease.
Posted inArts & Culture
Keeping Black tradition alive: A look at the importance of preserving African-American culture
Juneteenth is a time to commemorate the end of slavery in Texas and to uphold the traditions of the African-American community, which can provide a sense of ancestral connection and healing from generational trauma.
Posted inAfro Briefs, Baltimore News, Commentary, Health, News, NEWS, OPINION, Opinion
Know your numbers, reduce your risk of diabetes
On Diabetes Alert Day, Dr. Kwame Akoto reminds the African-American community to be proactive about their health and make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of developing diabetes.
Posted inReligion
The best of both worlds: Meet Bishop C. Guy Robinson, the Mental Health Theologian
By Marnita ColemanSpecial to the AFRO Bishop C. Guy Robinson, pastor of The Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries in West Baltimore, is on a journey to normalize mental wellness from his pulpit. Known as a “mental health theologian,” he believes partnerships between pastors and mental health professionals in service to the African-American community […]