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Recently, Whole Foods offered up the tutorial How to Cook Collards, accompanied by a recipe and a large photograph depicting…
Dem Seeks Cash for 2020 Challenge of Mississippi GOP Senator
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democrat who tried to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy…
The Evolution and Impact of the Black Superhero • EBONY
What a time it is for African-Americans to be represented in comic book movies, today’s most popular film genre. The…
Death Near Carver High School
By Stephan Janis A body was found hanging from the rim of a basketball hoop, Tuesday morning, across the street…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — September 13, 2019
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Black Maternal Health Crisis Prompts Politicians, Providers To Act
By AMBRIAH UNDERWOOD, Capital News Service WASHINGTON — One previous cesarean section, a five-page written plan outlining post-delivery care for…
Maryland Fights Homelessness With Grant
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Raymond Scott Celebrates 94th Birthday
Raymond Scott celebrated his 94th birthday on Sept. 1 at The First Charity Baptist Church Baltimore along with being honored…
Waverly’s Wonder Kid | Afro
By Jessica Dortch, Afro Staff, What were you doing when you were 10 years old? Most of us were probably…
Baltimore Teen 17th Trans Person Killed This Year
By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO On Labor Day, Rockville teen Bailey Reeves, 17, was killed in Northeast Baltimore.…
Mae Jemison Fights for Diversity in Space and in the Classroom • EBONY
Dr. Mae Jemison may have her feet firmly planted on the ground these days, but the world’s first woman astronaut…
Bmore Drop Your Weapons | Afro
By Antonio Moore, Special to the AFRO Growing up in the heart of East Baltimore, or “Down da Hill” as…
Jordin Sparks Wants You to Know Your Sickle Cell Status • EBONY
The phrase “Know your status” is synonymous with one potentially life-threatening disease, but singer Jordin Sparks wants you to be…
Sneed To Run For Council President
By Stephan Janis and Taya Graham The Baltimore City Council may be touted as a more progressive body than its…
He’s Nuts! Black Men Better Get Serious About Prostate Cancer • EBONY
OK, you’re reading this article online, so I realize that I only have but so much time to grab your…
Jet Lag and a Crash Course on Kampala
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, Traveling for the first time to the first continent was physically brutal. Operating on…
‘Queer Eye’ Star Karamo Brown Opens Up About Past Suicide Attempt • EBONY
Karamo Brown, one of the stars of the Netflix series Queer Eye, has opened up about a past suicide attempt…
[NATURAL HAIR NOW] 3 Great Things That Olive Oil Can Offer Your Hair! • EBONY
There has never really been a doubt that olive oil is a great multifaceted product for women with natural hair.…
25 Black Music Style Icons [PHOTOS] • EBONY
From Diana Ross’ international influence on 1960s and ’70s style to Vogue’s commentary on “The Rihanna Effect” currently permeating the…
Remembering 9/11, 17 Years Later
Tuesday marks the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that left 2,997 people dead and more than 6,000 injured. EBONY.com…
Kirk Franklin Talks ‘LONG LIVE LOVE’ Album, Clark Sisters Biopic & More
Thirteen-time Grammy Award-winner Kirk Franklin recently sat down with EBONY to discuss his upcoming LONG LIVE LOVE album and tour.…
COMMENTARY: Them Texas Chickens!!! | Afro
By Vincent L. Hall, Activist, Author and Award-Winning Writer Many historians have tried to dilute the power of Malcolm X’s…
Despite U.S. Open Loss, Serena Williams is Still the Greatest of All Time
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Serena Williams lost her bid for what would have been her sixth U.S.…
Getting the Quality Education Your Child Deserves
Recently, the NAACP called for a moatorium on charter schools, which would deal a blow to African-American families and their…
17 Million Voters Purged Nationwide Between 2016 and 2018: Report
By Stacy M. Brown A Brennan Center analysis has found that at least 17 million voters were purged nationwide between…
There’s More to Falling in Love Than Chemistry
A few weeks ago, I met up with one of my close homegirls I hadn’t seen in a while. As…
Bullied Employee Collects $1.58 Million From UC Regents
By Jennifer Bihm Former UCLA employee Nicole Birden said she feels “good about her victory” now that UC regents have…
The Legacy of Shirley Caesar [INTERVIEW] • EBONY
Shirley Caesar is a multi-award-winning artist, pastor and humanitarian. With a career that has spanned over six decades, the “First…
Black Restaurant Week Returns For a Tasty, Third Bite
By Marshall A. Latimore As he emerges from his Jeep Cherokee just outside the valet stand at Boogalou Restaurant &…
[MEN’S STYLE] How One Black Woman Is Changing the Way Menswear Is Sold • EBONY
When menswear industry buyers (the folks who buy the clothing/accessories you see in big name department stores or trendy boutiques)…
Stage Set for No. 1 vs. No. 2 in High School Football as Mater Dei Meets St. Frances Academy
By MaxPreps Staff After resounding victories for both teams Friday, high school football has itself a No. 1 vs. No.…
‘Queer Eye’ Star Karamo Brown Opens Up About Past Suicide Attempt • EBONY
Karamo Brown, one of the stars of the Netflix series Queer Eye, has opened up about a past suicide attempt…
Trump Scheduled To Visit Baltimore Thursday
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Trial To Begin in 9-year-old’s Killing That Shocked Chicago
By DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — It stands as one of Chicago’s most horrific crimes, in large part…
Black Men Twice as Likely to Die of Prostate Cancer as White Men • EBONY
Black men are two times as likely to die of prostate cancer as White men, NBC News reports. Government scientists…
Injuries Reported In Stampede at Lil Wayne’s Music Festival
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A crowd stampede injured several people attending a New Orleans festival organized by rapper Lil Wayne.…
The Black Girl Rocking It Out • EBONY
It all started with a simple yet great idea to design a T-shirt filled with all of the names of…
Baltimore Recreation Centers Expand Weekend Hours
By The Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore will now be keeping its recreation centers open on Saturdays for what…
Byron Lars on Fashion and Why Black Designers Need More Respect
Prominent Black designer Byron Lars had an intimate conversation about his foray into fashion and the lack of diversity in…
A New Album and Fresh Hits for ‘Game Changer’ Johnny Gill
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Academy Award Winner Regina King Signs First-Look Deal With Netflix
Netflix formally announced on Wednesday signing Academy Award winner Regina King to a multiyear first-look deal. According to Deadline, she…
Virginia Gov Picks Panel to Remove Discriminatory Laws
By The Associated Press Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has named nine people to a new commission designed to eliminate Jim…
Wyoming University to Honor Black 14 in Weeklong Tribute
By The Associated Press LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The University of Wyoming has announced plans to honor the Black 14…
102 House Members Rebuke Delay of Payday Loan Rule
By Charlene Crowell (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Anyone who struggles with the rising costs of living knows all too well how hard…
Jordan, Foxx Debut Injustice Drama ‘Just Mercy’ at Film Fest
By Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer The starry based-on-a-true-story social-justice tale “Just Mercy” made a powerful impression in its world…
Rep. Wilson Leads Delegation Urging White House to Waive or Suspend Bahamian Visa Requirements
By NNPA Newswire U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson is leading a bipartisan letter signed by members of the Florida delegation…
Justices Tuning In To Cable Television Civil Rights Lawsuit
By Jessica Gresko, The Associated Press Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen wants TV viewers to watch the channels his…
Spiritual Warfare in a Violent City
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, Ephesians 6:13 reads, “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may…
Rep. Waters Delivers Keynote on Women’s Equality Day
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) was the keynote speaker as Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer…
Bowser, Council Break Ground | Afro
By AFRO Staff Earlier this week, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray, and the Office of the Deputy…
Floridians Brace for Hurricane Dorian
By Dominic-Madori Davis, Special to the NNPA As Bahamians weathered 150 mile-per-hour winds, withering rainfall and 12-foot storm surges from…
Why Medication Is Not the First, Only or Best Option • EBONY
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which affects between 4 and 12 percent of school-age children, is one of the most…
Women Entrepreneurs Launch Investment Fund
By Brianna McAdoo, Special to the AFRO In the spirit of women empowerment, a collective of women business owners have…
Jordan Kicks Off Head Coaching Career
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Lamont Jordan finds himself sampling from national radio personality and baseball coach, Aaron…
Suspect Arrested In Uber Double Homicide
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, Law enforcement authorities made an arrest after two people were shot and killed during…
Twitter CEO’s Account Hacked | Afro
By The Associated Press Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey’s, account has been hacked and whoever broke in sent racist and vulgar…
Minority-Owned Firm Makes Top 100
By AFRO Staff Cathy L. Mays and Angela Gustus, co-owners of CMAG & Associates, were recently recognized by The Capital…
Rapper J.Cole Releases Film | Afro
By AFRO Staff J.Cole’s record company, Dreamville, dropped the trailer for their new documentary, Out Of Omaha, which explores two…
Oprah’s Food Line & Kroger Donate 1 Million Meals to Feeding America (PHOTOS)
Oprah Winfrey surprised over 100 people on Sept. 11 and helped pack 2,000 meals for schoolchildren at the Freestore Foodbank…
East Baltimore Film Festival | Afro
By AFRO Staff The inFusion East Baltimore Film Festival: Are We Loud Enough? is a film festival created to highlight…