Sponsored by JPMorganChase Getting in the habit of saving money is important, as it helps lead to creating a financial cushion to cover future expenses. Saving is not easy, especially when everyday products are at an all-time high given recent years’ rising inflation and simply suggesting cutting back on small indulgences can be irritating.Thankfully, there
Hurdler Dylan Beard poses for a picture in his Team USA gear. (Photo courtesy of Facebook/Archbishop Spalding High School)By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com From Staten Island, N.Y., to Hampton, Va.; Washington, D.C., to North Carolina and now Atlanta, Baltimore native Dylan Beard’s track journey has taken him all over the Atlantic seaboard. Now, he
By Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareOverview:Since the 2020 election, far-right vigilantes have begun appearing at polling places, threatening poll workers and voters, usually in Black communities. Coupled with strict voter I.D. laws and criminal penalties for voter fraud, voting can be an uncomfortable experience.For decades, voting for president every four years was as easy and safe
Bank of America – Financial Planning MonthBy Janet Currie Special to the AFROFinancial education is integral to workforce readiness and overall life skills success, which is why it’s important for young people to understand financial basics, especially by the time they enter the workplace. Whether their goal is to manage their first paycheck, build savings and
By Ryan ColemanSpecial to the AFROIn 2024, 99 percent of Marylanders asked by the Gonzales poll said they pay enough or too much in taxes. A UMBC Institute of Politics poll shows over 76 percent oppose increases in state government services and taxes. They also express concern about their personal finances. The Tax Foundation ranks
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing EditorThe U.S. Department of Education (DOE) on Oct. 17 announced 60,000 additional teachers, nurses, firefighters and government public administrators would have their loans canceled under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. “I promised to fight to ensure higher education is a ticket to the middle class, not a barrier to opportunity,” said
By Colleen Long and Will WeissertThe Associated PressJONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Kamala Harris on Oct. 20 summoned Black churchgoers to turn out at the polls and got a big assist from music legend Stevie Wonder, who rallied congregants with a rendition of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.”Harris visited two Atlanta area churches as part of a
Maryland House of Delegates member Melvin Stukes, D Baltimore City, center, takes his oath of office during the opening of the 2007 legislative session Jan. 10, 2007 in Annapolis, Md. Stukes died Sept. 21, 2024, at the age of 76.. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFROHomecoming services for Melvin L. Stukes were held
Learn about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) issues ahead of the 2024 electionUnited Way’s programs and services, as well as our advocacy work, supports equity, access, and opportunity for all—with a focus on ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.People at or below the ALICE budget threshold struggle every day to pay for the basics—like housing
By Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareEvery Black Christian worshiper has heard this phrase at one time or another: “Oh, you can do better than that.” It’s often said in reference to the vim and vigor of the phrases of praise offered by the congregation–or the lack thereof. “You can do better than that” is repeated, as if