Burkina Faso Struggles Against COVID-19 and Extremist Threat
By SAM MEDNICK, Associated Press OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The last time Amado Compaore saw his wife, she asked…
With Over 50,000 Dead, Civil Rights Leaders Urge African Americans to Remain at Home
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor With the coronavirus death toll passing 50,000 during the last week in April,…
AFRO Artist Launches Website With Cards and Artwork Honoring Black Culture
WASHINGTON, DC – Kofi Tyus Studios has launched a new website and collection featuring greeting cards, original artwork and limited…
Amerigroup Programming Perfect for Digital Appointments
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. Editor While residents are reticent to go to medical facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amerigroup…
High Court Says City Liable for GTTF
By Stephen Janis and Taya GrahamSpecial to the AFRO Maryland’s highest court has ruled Baltimore must pay judgments involving several…
Congressional Black Caucus PAC Backs Biden’s White House Bid
By KAT STAFFORD, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid on Monday,…
Chicago Works to Reach More Black Residents Amid Pandemic
By KATHLEEN FOODY and DON BABWIN, The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The number of Black Chicago residents becoming infected…
Invite to Call on Reclaiming our Children in COVID-19
I pray you and your family are healthy? As I write this, COVID-19 has claimed over 54,000 lives in our…
Hogan Releases Details on Plan to Reopen State When Safe
By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday announced plans aimed at phasing…
Meghan’s Lawsuit Against British Tabloid has Court Hearing
By SYLVIA HUI, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A British newspaper publisher fought back against the Duchess of Sussex at…
Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls Reopening Of Georgia’s Economy ‘Assault’ On Minorities, ‘Contrary To God’s will’
By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post Reporter Outspoken megachurch pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church slammed the Georgia…
Tye Tribbett Sends Positive Vibes With Song Amid Virus
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning gospel singer Tye Tribbett has fused Kendrick Lamar’s hit…
‘Insecure’ Star Jay Ellis Credits Issa Rae for Director Gig
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Ellis’ popularity thanks to his role as Lawrence on…
AFRO FACTS – DR. ROBERT BULLARD
Host Micha Green talks DR. Robert Bullard, Father of Environmental Justice on this weeks AFRO FACTS. Source link
AME Church Had A Pandemic Plan Ready Years Before New Coronavirus Hit
By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post Reporter For more than a decade, the Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett, a practicing physician…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — April 24, 2020
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Salvation Army NFL Draft-A-Thon | Afro
The Baltimore Ravens to Raise Needed Funding for The Salvation Army in NFL “Draft-A-Thon” April 23-25 Ravens fans encouraged to…
Congresswoman Johnson Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Commencement of Ramadan
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was joined by Representatives Andre Carson (IN-7), Ilhan Omar (MN-5), and Rashida…
Smart, Practical Approach to Climate Change
By Merrill MatthewsSpecial to AFRO Lawmakers want to fight climate change, but many of them are taking the wrong approach.…
COVID-19: What We Must Do
By Harolyn Belcher I am a physician and researcher who has devoted my career to the prevention and treatment of…
New Magazine Celebrates Local Black Women Suffragists
By Savannah WoodSpecial to AFRO This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. To celebrate a century of…
7th District: Ballots Due April 28
By AFRO Staff Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, Maryland’s Special General Election for the 7th Congressional District will be…
Cannabis Industry, Unprecedented Demand in Pandemic
By Black Press USA COVID-19 has not affected all industries and businesses equally, with some experiencing a huge spike in…
Remembering Dr. Dorothy I. Height
By Alexis M. Herman April 20 marked the 10th anniversary of the death of our gentle but fearless leader and…
McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals”
McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals” Frontline heroes can enjoy free meals at participating…
Atlanta Attorney Helped Save Black Men’s Lives
ATTORNEY HELPED SAVE BLACK MEN’S LIVES BY CALLING FOR SUSPENSION OF ANTI-MASK LAW DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Gerald…
Commentary: Now About Baltimore…and Any City, USA
By Bill Curtis In Baltimore, MD or Any City, USA, what happens when there is Not a doctrine of community…
A COVID-19 Reflection: A Pernicious and Silent Enemy
By Rev. Dr. Denise Parker Lawrence My husband and I are sci-fi buffs particularly as it relates to the dystopian…
BGE: Steadfast in its Commitment to Service
By Jannette J. WitmyerSpecial to the AFRO As restrictions have increased under the state of emergency declared by Maryland’s Governor…
Quarantine Shutters Salon, Not Owner’s Spirit
By Beverly RichardsSpecial to the AFRO March 23 will go down in infamy for Kim Dukes. That was the day…
“Will Local Journalism Survive the Pandemic?
When:April 23, 2020 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Local journalism has long faced challenges to its survival, and the COVID-19…
Attacking Lethal Health Disparities: How To Fix The Underlying Problems That Put Black and Brown Families At Greater Risk Of Dying from Coronavirus
By TC. VIRGINIA FIELDS and DOUG WIRTH, New York Daily News While the coronavirus pandemic is having a profound and…
Coronavirus FAQs for Kidney Patients
By Black Health Matters Kidney patients, like other people with underlying conditions, should be especially aware of COVD-19 and the…
Why HBO Max Refuses to Answer Questions About Russell Simmons Documentary
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia On Tuesday, April 21, HBO Max announced it would proceed with airing…
AFRO Exclusive: Inglewood Mayor Shares How City is Thriving
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. Editor While the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting cities across the world, mayors are taking special consideration…
Some US Manufacturers Reopening Amid Fierce Political Heat
By COLLEEN LONG, GENE JOHNSON and MIKE CORDER, Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing and at least one other U.S.…
Nations Seek To Ease Nursing Home Loneliness Yet Keep Safe
By RAF CASERT and ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press HALLE, Belgium (AP) — Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes just wanted to…
Reverence For Britain’s NHS Complicates Supply Shortages
By DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Dr. Meenal Viz cut a solitary figure as she staged a one-woman…
Losing Face: The Rise Of The Mask, and What’s Lost Behind It
By TED ANTHONY, AP National Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — On Saturday afternoons, the Strip District neighborhood of Pittsburgh becomes a…
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA) Weekly COVID-19 Update
Keeping you Informed As the City of Baltimore continues to respond to COVID-19 under the leadership of Mayor Young, the…
Reports Suggest Many Have Had Coronavirus With No Symptoms
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Chief Medical Writer A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the…
Baltimore City Council Virtual Hearing Schedule is Now Available
Dear Baltimore, This week, the City Council will resume hearings virtually, via the WebEx platform. Members of the public will…
Morgan State President David Wilson Preps University for Fall Operations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Morgan State University Initiates Strategic Plan for Fall Operations Eyeing Potential End or Continuation of COVID-19 Pandemic Mitigation, MSU Administration…
COMMENTARY: First Lady of Writing — Camille Tucker Talks Clark Sisters Biopic
By Michele Brown, author of Adventures of Gideon: Kingdom Principles and Life Lessons My Dog Taught Me What do you…
AFRO Exclusive Op-ed: Essential, Addiction-for-Profit
By Will Jones Nonessential businesses have been shut down nationwide but there are reports of long lines outside of liquor…
With Coronavirus, Trump White House Should Revive Drug Rebate Reform
By Drew Johnson High out of pocket costs likely won’t be an issue when a treatment for the coronavirus becomes…
The RUNDOWN – Twitter Crowns TRUMP KING
Host Micha Green talks state reps rejecting President Trump’s totalitarian approach on the COVID-19 pandemic and what’s trending in the…
Black CEO Secures Deal For 1 Million Face Shield
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Dante Lee, an African American entrepreneur and media mogul, has finalized a major procurement deal with one…
Woman Tax Reduction Strategist Launches New Services
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Meet Dalaine Waller, founder and CEO of Vraiment Financial, which helps millennial business owners develop legal tax…
While Struggling Americans Await $1,200 Stimulus, Nation’s Wealthiest Reap Windfall
By Stacy M. Brown While struggling individuals and families look forward to a $1,200 federal stimulus check, America’s wealthy have…
Rev. Al Sharpton Condemns Social Media Post by President Trump about Former President Barack Obama’s Endorsement of Joe Biden
Rev. Al Sharpton Condemns Social Media Post by President Trump about Former President Barack Obama’s Endorsement of Joe Biden National…
Trump Team Targets Democratic Advantage With People Of Color
By Steve PeoplesAP National Political Writer For the majority of people of color who believe Donald Trump is a racist…
‘They’re Killing Us,’ Minority Texas Residents Say of Trump Environment Rollbacks
By Ellen KnickmeyerThe Associated Press Danielle Nelson’s best monitor for the emissions billowing out of the oil refineries and chemical…
$400,000 Given To Restore 1925 African American School In S. Carolina
By The Associated Press A school built nearly 100 years ago to educate African Americans in South Carolina is getting…
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor, Police Commissioner Announce First Coronavirus Death of a City Employee
BALTIMORE, MD. — This morning, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced the first COVID-19 death…
PRESS RELEASE: Largest African-American Dating App, Tagged, To Rollout Live Video Dating to Respond to COVID-19
(Black PRWire) – -The Meet Group, a leading provider of interactive livestreaming solutions, has created two new features designed to…
Racial Toll Of Virus Grows Even Starker As More Data Emerges
By Kat Stafford, Meghan Hoyer and Aaron MorrisonThe Associated Press As a clearer picture emerges of COVID-19’s decidedly deadly toll…
Maryland Extends School Closings Through May 15 Due To Virus
The Associated Press Maryland is keeping schools closed through May 15 in response to the coronavirus, the state’s superintendent of…
Africa COVID Deaths Above 1,000, Including Nigerian Chief of Staff
By Bashir Adigun and Haruna AmarThe Associated Press Africa now has more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, the Africa Centers…
PRESS RELEASE: Congressional Black Caucus Statement Regarding President Trump’s Sudden Funding Cut to World Health Organization
The Congressional Black Caucus (Courtesy Photo) “At a time of crisis, true leadership seeks to solve problems not blame others.…