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
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
Malaysia rescuers race to find survivors of deadly campsite landslide Reuters Malaysia landslide: At least 16 campers dead and more missing BBC Malaysia Landslide: 12 killed, search and rescue operations underway | Latest English News | WION WION Landslide at Malaysia campground leaves 9 dead, 25 missing The Associated Press Landslide In Malaysia Leaves Over A Dozen Dead, Multiple
5 Louisiana Officers Charged in 2019 Death of Black Driver The New York Times Louisiana officers charged in Black motorist’s deadly arrest Yahoo News Louisiana officers charged in Black motorist’s deadly arrest The Associated Press – en Español Five Louisiana officers formally charged in Ronald Greene’s death WWLTV 5 Louisiana officers charged in death of Black motorist Ronald Greene CBS
Carlos Rodón signing: The Yankees’ rotation, led by ace Gerrit Cole, has huge upside and huge question marks CBS Sports Carlos Rodon joining Yankees on 6-year, $162M deal, sources say ESPN Adding Carlos Rodón makes Yankees’ starting rotation elite Pinstripe Alley The Carlos Rodón watch continues for the Yankees YESNetwork Yankees sign Carlos Rodón after Scott Boras staredown to
San Francisco 49ers clinch NFC West with victory in Seattle ESPN Seahawks vs. 49ers score, takeaways: San Francisco clinches NFC West behind Brock Purdy, dominant defense CBS Sports 49ers clinch NFC West title behind impressive Brock Purdy Fox News Brock Purdy and the 49ers breeze past Seahawks to clinch NFC West ESPN Seahawks vs. 49ers score: Live updates, game