By Ariama C. Long, New York Amsterdam News New York City Councilmember Rita Joseph has introduced a bill to address the rise of suicide rates among Black girls and boys, […] The post Battling Black and Brown youth suicide rates appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Tinashe ChingarandeSpecial to the AFROtchingarande@afro.com Maryland Public Television (MPT) will highlight the achievements of historically Black colleges and universities through a week-long programming initiative. The first television segment will […] The post MPT to highlight Black excellence with 2022 HBCU Week appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
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By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO As the country continues its fight on the drug overdose epidemic, the number of deaths soars in many cities across the nation, and […] The post Experts urge for comprehensive approach to prevent overdose deaths in Baltimore appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO, fbelfakir@afro.com The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revealed new changes of its operations and the COVID-19 quarantine protocol. This sparked […] The post CDC challenges continue: fighting a pandemic requires public trust appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Sign up for our #Faithworks newsletter that is filled with inspirational Faith Content that highlights religious leaders in Black communities, faith-based articles, inspirational quotes of the month, and a monthly […] The post #Faithworks appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Exhibit extended to Sept.11 By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO The kaleidoscopic nature of revolutionary Black men who pursued change in service of the Black community will be highlighted […] The post Reginald F. Lewis Museum highlights Black “Men of Change” appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff A new school year was once again plagued by old problems for students across Baltimore and Washington D.C. Hundreds of students and parents that anticipated a full […] The post First week of school cut short for students across Baltimore- again appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Prince George’s County School students returned to a smaller number of teachers and staff in their school buildings this year. Prince George’s Public Schools C.E.O. […] The post Prince George’s County Schools faces staff shortages, lifts mandatory mask mandate as students head back to school appeared first on AFRO American
By Mark Pratt, The Associated Press The story of the enslaved woman who went to court to win her freedom more than 80 years before the Emancipation Proclamation has been […] The post Statue honors once-enslaved woman who won freedom in court appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .