By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Can’t come to Washington? Couldn’t get a ticket to tour the White House? Don’t worry. The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture launched a new virtual tour of the famous mansion on Oct. 27, which is also National Civics Day. With a computer
(Photo courtesy Celebration Church) By Special Press Release COLUMBIA, MD – CELEBRATION CHURCH at Columbia is elated to celebrate its 50th anniversary of “helping people win in life,” featuring a week of exciting events, Nov. 5-12, at its church, located at 7101 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046. Under the theme “Legacy,” the celebration will include
We’re excited to invite you to “This is Our War: A Salute to Our Veterans” event, where we come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 7 2023🕕 Time: 11:30📍 Location: Reginald Lewis Museum Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of gratitude, music
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By Natasha C. Pratt-Harris, Ph.D., Special to the AFRO Pause. Breathe. Think. Pray. Act. The proliferation of violence within our communities does not occur because of moments of osmosis but partly because as a society we have lauded violence. Many use violent language when angered and in some cases it’s applauded. Some make threats and
By Al Wynn In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing
By Mylika Scatliffe AFRO Women’s Health Writer As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. About 9 percent of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than age 45. Breast cancer
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore business owner Bob Wallace announced his 2024 bid for Baltimore City mayor on Oct. 12, but this time he’s running as a Democrat. He ran unaffiliated in 2020 and came second to Mayor Brandon M. Scott in the General Election. “I think that the Democratic Party has
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are spearheading a pioneering study to unravel the biological underpinnings of aggressive breast cancers in Black women. Led by Dr. Harikrishna Nakshatri, a breast cancer researcher at the Indiana University School of
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO October is National Depression Awareness Month, providing an opportunity for all to check in on their mental and emotional health. Don’t let anybody shame you or make you feel bad if you get help from a professional counselor or take medication for an emotional or mental