Afro e-Edition 05-20-2022
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Black, Hispanic adults less likely to receive CPR, especially in public
By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News Black or Hispanic adults who experience a witnessed cardiac arrest outside the hospital are substantially less likely than their white peers to receive […] The post Black, Hispanic adults less likely to receive CPR, especially in public appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Pay attention Roe v. Wade & the far right’s extreme plans
By Ben Jealous Things are about to get worse for millions of vulnerable people in our country. It looks like the far right-wing majority on the U.S. Supreme Court is […] The post Pay attention Roe v. Wade & the far right’s extreme plans appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
The royal ‘We’ that owns Baltimore City
By Marcus Board The rich get richer on the backs of Baltimore’s Black communities. If this were college sports, residents would finally be cashing in on their name, image, and […] The post The royal ‘We’ that owns Baltimore City appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
America’s commitment to health equity must not be skin-deep
By Gary Puckrein For decades, U.S. policymakers have professed alarm about racial health disparities. But they are far from working to eliminate these inequities as many officials have been inadvertently […] The post America’s commitment to health equity must not be skin-deep appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Kinkistry ensures ‘no curl is left behind’ by providing 100% virgin hair extensions entirely for natural textures
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com African Americans have long faced discrimination as a result of their hair. School, workplace and U.S. military policies […] The post Kinkistry ensures ‘no curl is left behind’ by providing 100% virgin hair extensions entirely for natural textures appeared first on AFRO American…
Former Mayor of San Francisco and Speaker of the California State Assembly Hon. Willie L. Brown Jr. Endorses Thiru Vignarajah for Baltimore City State’s Attorney
By Special to the AFRO Baltimore, MD. May 18, 2022 Iconic Democrat Willie Brown Jr., who served 31 years in the California State Assembly including fourteen and one-half years as […] The post Former Mayor of San Francisco and Speaker of the California State Assembly Hon. Willie L. Brown Jr. Endorses Thiru Vignarajah for Baltimore…
Griner’s extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family
By Doug Feinberg, AP Basketball Writer New York coach Sandy Brondello was on her way to her team’s Friday morning shootaround when she heard the “disappointing” news that Russia had […] The post Griner’s extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Opinion: Be on the lookout for Black college female lacrosse team
By Matthew Horace As parents, we often caution our children on life’s perils and how to respond. We hope, no, we pray they never encounter those dangers. I felt much […] The post Opinion: Be on the lookout for Black college female lacrosse team appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Opinion: Stop racist hate in New York State!!! – Justice for the 10 victims of racist mass murder at Buffalo, New York’s Tops Supermarket!!!
Submitted by Pastor Arthur L. Mackey Jr. Our wholehearted sympathies, prayers, and condolences go out to all the families and friends of the 10 precious souls, the 10 victims of […] The post Opinion: Stop racist hate in New York State!!! – Justice for the 10 victims of racist mass murder at Buffalo, New York’s…