JaDonna Harris, a colorectal cancer survivor from Washington, D.C., shares her personal story to raise awareness about the rising risk of colorectal cancer—especially among Black Americans—and stresses the importance of early screening. Diagnosed shortly after turning 40, Harris highlights how symptoms can be overlooked and urges people not to delay testing, noting that new, more accessible screening options can help save lives.
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Posted inReligion
National Week of Prayer confronts HIV in Black communities
Churches nationwide are observing the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, March 1–8, a faith-based initiative founded by Pernessa C. Seele and organized through Balm In Gilead. The annual campaign combines worship with HIV testing, education and outreach, addressing the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black Americans and working to reduce stigma through faith and public health partnerships.
Posted inReligion
Watch Night: How Black Americans welcomed freedom with prayer
Watch Night, also known as Freedom’s Eve, is a sacred New Year’s Eve tradition in Black communities rooted in Christian worship and remembrance of Dec. 31, 1862, when enslaved and free African Americans gathered in prayer to await the Emancipation Proclamation. The tradition endures today as a blend of faith, cultural ritual and historical memory, honoring both spiritual perseverance and the long struggle for freedom.
Posted inCommentary
It’s difficult being grateful during stressful times
By Maurice Carroll None of us make it out of life without experiencing some stress. Let’s face it, stress is one of those human traits that crosses all boundaries of faith, nationality, gender and age. There are studies dedicated to defining it and others dedicated to finding and sharing treatments for it. As African Americans, […]
Posted inFinancials
Preparing for retirement is hard– here’s how to make it easier
Jason Brown, founder of The Brown Report, encourages Black Americans to prioritize financial education and redefine retirement as financial independence rather than a fixed age. He stresses the importance of understanding personal finances to overcome systemic barriers and build long-term wealth.
Posted inOPINION
Every day must be Earth Day
Dear editor at the Baltimore AFRO American, Our Creator calls us to love others and care for them by caring for the Creation on which we all depend to live, move and have our being. We all have failed to do this in the past and the Creation now cries out in wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, […]
Posted inReligion
7 Christmas carols that bear a touch of soul
African American artists have contributed to the repertoire of Christmas carols with songs such as “Mary’s Boychild”, “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow”, “This Christmas”, “Go Tell it On The Mountain”, “Sweet Little Jesus Boy”, and “Jesus. Jesus. Oh, What a Wonderful Child”, which have been recorded and re-arranged numerous times since their inception.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Addressing sickle cell disease: The importance of genetic counseling
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease that can be inherited, but knowing one’s status as a carrier is a great way of knowing how the disease could affect future generations.
Posted inPrince George's County News
HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosts homeownership workshop for Bowie State students
HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosted a homebuyer workshop at Bowie State University to educate renters on the affordable homeownership process, emphasizing the importance of homeownership as a pathway to wealth.
Posted inMental Health
Therapy for men: How and why it helps
Black men are less likely to seek out professional help for mental and emotional health, but experts suggest that more education and resources are needed to destigmatize therapy and make it more accessible to the Black community.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Members of Congress host forum to strengthen economic ties between the U.S., Africa and Caribbean nations
U.S. lawmakers hosted “Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill” to strengthen ties with African and Caribbean nations, discussing trade agreements, women’s leadership, and innovation.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden targets housing costs with new proposals
President Biden has announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans, including imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing, in order to address the growing issue of high rents and housing costs.