By AARON MORRISON, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — No, insists Patrisse Cullors, former leader of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation: Despite allegations of financial improprieties, neither she […] The post The AP Interview: BLM’s Patrisse Cullors denies wrongdoing appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Ernest Quarles It is high political season once again and our street corners are engulfed with increasing numbers of signage for individuals who would be best described as mere […] The post Maryland leadership, Black political ascendancy and the end game for people of color appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Jonathan Samuel Meltzer, Special to the AFRO Justin Tucker’s days look a lot different in Spring 2022 than they did at the start of the pandemic. While many of […] The post Baltimore native encourages Black Americans to improve physical and mental health with hiking appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Jonathan Samuel Meltzer, Special to the AFRO Charm City’s athletic organizations are on a mission to get Black Baltimoreans moving. Recently, more than 200 residents gathered in Carroll Park […] The post Wellness nonprofits come together to promote movement in the Black community and equal usage of Baltimore’s green spaces appeared first on AFRO…
By Special to the AFRO The nation’s largest union of registered nurses testified recently at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) informal rulemaking hearing for occupational exposure to Covid-19 […] The post Nurses testify at OSHA hearing, demand the agency break with CDC guidance to prevent spread of COVID-19 at work appeared first on…
By Cara Williams The most celebrated holiday other than Valentine’s Day is Mother’s Day. But sometimes, life happens, and we find ourselves scrounging for last-minute gifts and activities for our […] The post Last Minute Mother’s Day Finds – For The Culture! appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The joy that many mothers feel serving as a vessel for life is unexplainable. Many mothers conclude that motherhood is a central experience […] The post Mother’s Day: women talk the nuances of motherhood on a day of celebration for some and grief for others appeared first on…
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Trauma is defined as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; emotional shock following a stressful event or physical injury.” Relationship trauma is abusive […] The post Be kind to yourself: a story of healing from relationship trauma appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Beatrice Dupuy, John Carucci and Jocelyn Novack, The Associated Press News It started in 1948 as a society midnight supper, and it wasn’t even at the Met. Fast forward […] The post Met Gala moment: Janelle Monáe stuns in futuristic look appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Sonja Santelises Recently, I had the honor of officiating our mid-year graduation. The graduates crossing the stage at this time of year often arrive the hard way: persisting through […] The post Community’s support for education funding creates opportunities appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .