Afro e-Edition 09-16-2022
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These are the top books Black teachers request for their classrooms
By Maya Pottiger, Word In Black As with the start of every school year, teachers put out requests for help with classroom supplies, through Amazon lists, DonorsChoose projects, and other […] The post These are the top books Black teachers request for their classrooms appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Black homeschoolers set the record straight
By Maya Pottiger, Word In Black Long before the current boom — back in October 1990 when Black folks thought it was “just a White Flight thing” — Joyce Burges […] The post Black homeschoolers set the record straight appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Black men are still disproportionately affected by prostate cancer– it’s time to act
By Kai Li, MD September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, a perfect occasion to focus on prostate cancer risk factors and prevention. This is particularly urgent for Black men, who […] The post Black men are still disproportionately affected by prostate cancer– it’s time to act appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Who is Ivan Bates?: Democratic nominee for Office of Baltimore City State’s Attorney speaks with the AFRO
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America corps member, tmcqueen@afro.com Many know Ivan J. Bates as the Baltimore City State’s Attorney candidate, but that’s not all he is. […] The post Who is Ivan Bates?: Democratic nominee for Office of Baltimore City State’s Attorney speaks with the AFRO appeared first on AFRO American
The Moore Report: Althea Gibson was a role model for the GOAT, Serena Williams
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO, rmoore@afro.com Sports history buffs will recall, as we bask in this era of Serena Williams magic, that once upon a time […] The post The Moore Report: Althea Gibson was a role model for the GOAT, Serena Williams appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Your vote affects the quality of everyday living
By Stephanie Myers, Ph.Dand Georgia Dunston, Ph.D During recent informal discussions with Gen Z, the moniker given to Americans in the 18 to 24 age bracket, we have been distressed […] The post Your vote affects the quality of everyday living appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Public Welfare Foundation restores the nation’s first Black designed, constructed, and owned building
By Robyn F. Barnes, Special to the AFRO The True Reformer Building at 1200 U Street Northwest in D.C.’s Shaw District is at once, a glimpse of the past, an […] The post Public Welfare Foundation restores the nation’s first Black designed, constructed, and owned building appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Serena Williams’ legacy of challenging racism and sexism in sports and journalism
By Erin Whiteside, The Spokesman-Recorder Of the many outstanding components of her game, Serena Williams may best be known for her commanding serve. Those serves, unleashed throughout a 27-year professional […] The post Serena Williams’ legacy of challenging racism and sexism in sports and journalism appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Youth curfew announced for minors in Prince George’s County
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has announced a youth curfew for Prince George’s County, following a deadly Labor Day weekend and one of […] The post Youth curfew announced for minors in Prince George’s County appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .