Sultry Japanese-American R&B musician Aya Ito is releasing her debut EP “Just Might” from Thursday, December 15, 2023 on YouTube and all the usual streaming platforms. Aya Ito is a Japanese and Black American multilingual, multi-genre, Chicago based singer/songwriter. The talented young artists sings in English, Japanese, & Spanish. Aya Ito is a native of
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By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Raising children is a monumental task. Parenting style influences the home and can impact families and communities for generations– long after a mother or father has passed. Parents are often recalibrating their techniques to fit the concerns of their children. What’s interesting is parenting styles vary from too
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Saying “no” and setting healthy boundaries are crucial to survival in this fast-paced, ever-demanding world. As year three of the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, many are finding themselves burned out at work and stretched thin emotionally at home. This week, as
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black The holiday break is just around the corner, and you and your kids might have very different ideas of how to spend the time off from school. Though it’s absolutely critical for students to rest their bodies and minds — seriously, let them sleep! — it’s also important to
By Lindsat Whitehurst, The Associated Press The early work of the Justice Department’s civil rights division meant confronting White supremacists who were intimidating Black voters, and 65 years later, its work is just as urgent amid a surge of hate crimes in the U.S., Attorney General Merrick Garland said recently. “Now more than ever, protecting
By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO The Dance Institute of Washington (DIW), a minority-led dance organization in the nation’s capital, will stage its annual holiday performance celebrating Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of African American culture. Kwanzaa is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. ‘The Spirit of Kwanzaa’ is a winter holiday celebration that
The Department of Public Works (DPW) recently launched the new B’More WISE program to help provide residents with technical skills, livable wages and long-term careers. This program will also help fulfill staffing needs within DPW. (Photo by The Department of Public Works on Facebook) By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com and Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com The Durant Family Foundation and Bowie State University (BSU) have announced a $500,000 award to the institution. BSU and the Foundation are calling for Black athletes to “give back” with investments in historically Black colleges and universities. Brooklyn Nets
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com D.C.-based Momentus Capital, a nonprofit, mission-driven financial services organization, and leading department store Macy’s, are working together to invest in diverse-led suppliers. The pair recently launched S.P.U.R. Pathways: Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach (S.P.U.R. Pathways), a multiyear funding program that seeks to help diverse-owned