In this commentary, Maurice Carroll urges readers to practice mindful speech by starting with “a little bit,” cultivating intentional thoughts and habits that lead to lasting personal change.
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Posted inBooks
Mother of 5 turned author transforms negative labels into lessons of self-love for children
Alicia McKenzie, a mother of five from McLean, Va., has written a children’s book, “These ABCs Belong to Me!,” to help kids reclaim negative labels and turn them into positive traits. Drawing from her own multicultural upbringing and parenting experiences, McKenzie aims to show how words can shape children’s confidence and self-identity.
Posted inMaryland News
A symbol of safety: How Eric’s ID Law is changing police encounters for people with invisible disabilities
After a mother-son duo from Maryland turned advocacy into action, residents with autism and other hidden disabilities can now voluntarily self-identify on state IDs—paving the way for safer, more informed police interactions.
Posted inEducation
Exploring ways to prepare your child for kindergarten
Various principals and program directors spoke with the AFRO about not only how to best prepare your child for kindergarten through reading and development of soft skills, but also some of the struggles families and schools alike are facing in regard to funding.
Posted inHealth
CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks and other public health emergencies
The Trump administration has brought drastic changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the removal of websites and key public health datasets, as well as a purge of the federal public health workforce, affecting its ability to respond to emerging health challenges.
Posted inCivil Rights
Researchers launch $3.7 million study on how structural racism accelerates aging in African Americans
Researchers from Rutgers University and Michigan State University have received a five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to study the long-term effects of structural racism on cognitive aging, physical decline, and frailty in Black Americans.
Posted inWord In Black
Faith and education: One man’s crusade against prostate cancer
Dewayne Charleston, a Black man diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, is using his foundation to educate other Black men about the importance of prostate cancer screening and to support those who have been diagnosed.
Posted inHealth
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking individuals with high risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s in order to provide them with prevention activities and support programs.
Posted inHealth
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking residents in high-risk areas for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, to connect them with health prevention efforts and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Five ways to fight depression in your senior years
Maintaining mental health and recognizing the signs of declining mental health is essential in the Black community, and mental health resources are available in various places such as churches, libraries, and schools.
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U.S. pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics has reversed its long-standing recommendations against breastfeeding by people with HIV, recognizing that antiretroviral therapy can reduce the risk of transmission to less than 1 percent.
Posted inNational News
Florida residents feel impact of strict abortion ban
Florida residents are seeking abortions in other states after Governor Ron DeSantis enacted a near-total abortion ban, which has been met with criticism from U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost and support from U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.