By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black After breastfeeding all four of her children, finding out in 2020 that she had breast cancer was the biggest shock of 32-year-old Tulsa, Oklahoma resident Aisha Patterson’s life. She’d now become a part of the 9% of American women diagnosed with the disease before age 45. And, as a
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, who earned the distinction of Nevada’s first African American State Senate Majority Leader, will lead the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during the 118th Congress in January. Horsford, who won reelection to Nevada’s fourth congressional district in November, was announced as the
By Tiffany Ginyard, Special to the AFRO What do hip-hop, Baltimore club music and coping skills have in common? Jessica Fauntleroy, a local social worker, figured the combination could be a tool to teach children to be alert and self-aware. Furthermore, she thought a catchy wellness anthem for Black kids to bop to would be
By AFRO Staff, ataylorafro.com Tyrese Gibson gets caught up in “The System” in a new action packed film by Howard University grad Dallas Jackson. Gibson plays the role of Terry Savage, a forgotten veteran who valiantly served his country in the armed forces, but now struggles to pay for the medication his daughter desperately needs
By Tom Murphy. The Associated Press Caring for sick children has become extra stressful recently for many U.S. parents due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines. Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold-and-flu season but should not last as long as other recent shortages of baby formula
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO According to the Healthcare System Performance Ranking, America ranks last in access to care, healthcare outcomes, and administrative efficiency. Simultaneously, the great United States is the most expensive healthcare system in the industrial world. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations worldwide, America’s citizens and healthcare systems are
By Dawn Suggs, Special to the AFRO The holidays offer joyful festivities and carefree abandonment for many. However, this time of year can also be a time of isolation and a pressure cooker of emotions and expectations for those who face a great deal of stress and duress already. Studies show that domestic abuse and
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone near bomber air base, three killed Reuters Three killed in second attack on Engels base deep inside Russia CNBC Russia-Ukraine war live: three reportedly killed by Ukraine drone attack on air base deep inside Russia The Guardian Three Russian servicemen killed after drone shot down at air base inside Russia CNN Three
Winter storm leaves at least 37 dead nationwide as residents in western New York remain trapped under feet of snow CNN Buffalo snow storm leaves 7 dead ABC 7 Chicago Winter storm kills at least 12 in New York, with more deaths expected to be announced Fox News Photos: Christmas Day in WNY in the aftermath of a
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