Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — October 27, 2023
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Greater Baltimore named a federal tech hub by Biden Administration
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com The Greater Baltimore region has become a federally-designated tech hub for biotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI). President Biden designated 31 communities across the U.S. as Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs on Oct. 23 as part of the CHIPS and Science Act. President Joe Biden speaks during an event
Prince George’s County breaks ground on new state of the art health facility set to open in 2025
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com Executives in Prince George’s County are expanding access to medical resources through a new state of the art health center set to open in 2025. The property located at 9001 Edmonston Road off Kenilworth Avenue in Greenbelt will be renovated and remodeled to replace the County Health Department’s
At least 10 dead in Maine shooting and number expected to rise, law enforcement officials tell AP
By David Sharp, Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — At least 10 people were killed Wednesday in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and the death toll is expected to rise, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. The officials said multiple people had also been wounded. Investigators were still processing the crime scenes and working
Black community responds to the death of Richard Roundtree, cultural icon and hero
Fans, friends and family members of legendary actor and producer Richard Roundtree are mourning his death at age 81 on Oct. 24. Roundtree rose to fame in the early 1970s, when Black action figures and characters began taking Hollywood by storm. He is most known for taking on the role of “Shaft” in 1971, his
Black advocates speak on the impact of social determinants of health
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Experts have long considered how racial disparities can play a part in the success or failure of achieving your best self. While Black people, like many Americans, make resolutions at the top of the year to address emotional, mental and physical health– they must also take into account
A call to action: How rites of passage can combat attacks on the minds of Black boys
By Dayvon Love One of the central elements of the condition of Black youth in the U.S. is that they are being socialized in a society full of dehumanizing systems. Pop culture, public education, politics and a host of other societal messages bombard Black youth with the idea that they are worthless. If we are
Hana Sharif steps into spotlight as first Black artistic director of Arena Stage
By Adriana Navarro, Special to the AFRO Hana Sharif builds worlds for a living. With the eye of a museum curator, she carefully selects the stories that will play out within them and the truths they will display. She practiced crafting narratives for five years at the Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) as
Here’s What to Do If Your Wallet Is Lost or Stolen
Photo: milkos via 123RF You hope it never happens to you, that heart-pounding realization that you don’t know where your purse or wallet is. That little sachet holds all of your most important stuff, from money and credit cards to identifying documents. Losing it is frightening, but don’t panic. There are steps you can take
Maryland Office of Social Equity hosts informational event for aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The Maryland Office of Social Equity (OSE) hosted an informational event on Oct. 16 in Prince George’s County to brief aspiring social equity applicants about the upcoming round of cannabis licensing. Since the legalization of adult-use cannabis, Maryland has become the first state in the country to exclusively earmark