Suspected Crush at London Concert Leaves 4 Critically Injured
The police responded to reports that a large crowd had attempted to force its way into the O2 Academy Brixton, one of Britain’s most popular music venues.
Congress’s Productive Final Weeks
With the holidays looming, Congress is using its final weeks to try to approve a rush of major legislation.
Your Friday Briefing
Allegations of a bribery scheme at the heart of the E.U.
Biden Courts African Leaders, but Some Are Skeptical of Big Promises
President Biden faced a challenge in winning the confidence of a continent where the circumstances of its leaders vary so dramatically.
Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
Ayo Ito releases new R&B EP “Just Might”
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
Afro e-Edition 12-16-2022
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Gentle parenting: is it the answer to reducing childhood trauma?
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
No is a sentence: setting healthy boundaries in 2023
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
Striving for success: six tips for avoiding holiday learning loss
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