Stories You Might Have Missed in 2022
Today we share stories that stood out to our editors but that you might have missed.
Nicaraguans Join the Mass of People Migrating to the U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of Nicaraguans have fled their country in recent years, escaping poverty and repression under an increasingly authoritarian government.
You’re Going to Need a Smaller Boat: Island Hopping in the Grenadines
Forget about flying if you want to visit many of these stunning specks of land sprinkled across the Caribbean. Hop on a sailboat or a ferry, or you can always swim.
The Webb Telescope Is Just Getting Started
The first scientific results are coming in, and the $10 billion instrument is working even better than astronomers had dared to hope.
How to Build a Playlist That Will Help You Study
Music holds incredible power – it can boost your mood, reduce stress, and help you concentrate. That’s why it can be a great tool for getting things done in college. If you haven’t tried it yet, here is what you need to know about creating an ultimate study playlist. Why Study With Music First of
D.C.-based organization announces 40 new units of affordable housing in Northwest D.C.
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, Tmcqueen@afro.com A D.C.-based non-profit organization unveiled 40 affordable new additions to the city’s housing stock on Dec. 13, fulfilling part of a vow to add 700 to 1,000 housing units aimed at alleviating the area’s affordable housing disparity. The organization, So Others Might Eat
Op-ed: No more empty seats at our holiday tables
By Ellen Glover Where I live, the seasons change fast. We’ve barely put away our jack-o’-lanterns in Kansas City when a cold wind blows in from the prairie, bringing down leaves — and soon after that, ice storms and snow. But no matter how cold it gets, we always look forward to seeing family and
Maryland’s Van Hollen wants Congress to address medical debt practices
By Grace Yarrow, Capital News Service Sen. Chris Van Hollen, (D-MD), hopes to reform medical debt practices with the introduction of legislation that would curb unfair policies and protect consumers. Van Hollen and co-sponsor Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, announced the bill Nov. 30. The Maryland lawmaker and Murphy first sponsored the legislation in 2020. The
The spiritual dimension of Kwanzaa
by Jitahadi Imara One of the many attractive aspects of Kwanzaa, the African American holiday celebrated December 26th through January 1st, is its spiritual feature. Although Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, it nevertheless has a spiritual dimension. One of the many attractive aspects of Kwanzaa, the African American holiday celebrated December 26th through January
100 Black Men of Prince George’s County celebrates tenth anniversary at annual gala
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Dapperly dressed in their tuxedos and black ties, 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County gathered at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md., to celebrate ten years in service and host the annual fundraising gala. Representing Black excellence, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and more than 200 supporters attended