Monthly Archives: October 2022

Afro e-Edition 08-05-2022

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“Community Quarterback” Cherry Hill Strong Opens “Convening Space” and Offices

By Special to the AFRO BALTIMORE, Oct. 21, 2022 – South Baltimore’s Cherry Hill community yesterday marked another important step forward in its multi-year, holistic strategy of transformation and revitalization […] The post “Community Quarterback” Cherry Hill Strong Opens “Convening Space” and Offices appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .

Limited showings of ‘Till’ film draw positive attention and death threats ahead of national release

By AFRO Staff Director Chinomye Chukwu recently released a film focused on the life of Emmett Louis Till, the 14-year-old boy who, in death, became a major catalyst for the […] The post Limited showings of ‘Till’ film draw positive attention and death threats ahead of national release appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .

PRESS ROOM: Nielsen study shows media industry and marketers often miss the mark in connecting with Black consumers

By BlackPressUSA With authentic representation lacking and increased consumer demand for brands to directly benefit Black communities, 2022 saw a 10-point decline in Black viewers who are more likely to […] The post PRESS ROOM: Nielsen study shows media industry and marketers often miss the mark in connecting with Black consumers appeared first on AFRO

This Is Where Black Americans Live Longest

by Alexa Spencer It turns out Wakanda — a place full of Black wealth, health, and longevity — isn’t just a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It turns out a […] The post This Is Where Black Americans Live Longest appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .

Why these five diseases disproportionately affect the Black community– and how to avoid them

By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer The United States is generally considered to be one of the most powerful nations in the world both economically and in terms of […] The post Why these five diseases disproportionately affect the Black community– and how to avoid them appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .