Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — September 29, 2023
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Mind full or mindful? Normalizing mental health for Black men
By Maurice Carroll Black male children are born into a culture where their way of life is showered with doubt, untrustworthiness and systems of racism. Worries of White supremacy and high expectations –both self-imposed and externally forced – all take a back seat on the day that a Black boy is born, but what about
Commentary: Tell the Maryland Public Service Commission to reject BGE’s proposed rate hike
By Ryan Coleman, Special to the AFRO Marylanders already have a higher cost of living than the United States average. In fact, Maryland is the sixth most expensive state in the country. If you live in the Randallstown, Woodlawn or Towson areas, you already spend nearly 7 percent above the national cost of living average.
New inductees welcomed into Cherry Hill Hall of Fame
By AFRO Staff The third Hall of Fame Legends Awards Ceremony and Reception took place in the Cherry Hill community on Sept. 16. Trailblazers and legends of the Baltimore neighborhood were honored for their contributions to society and life accomplishments. The event was held at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center, located at 201
The Moore Report: Just a few random thoughts about how health and safety impacts our psyches
The Moore Report, Ralph Moore, Jr. By Ralph E. Moore Jr. For the love of football The Baltimore Ravens experienced lots of injuries in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Tight end Mark Andrews, cornerback Marlon Humprey, offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. were all injured. The game status of the
Coppin State University Announces Significant Student Enrollment Growth for Fall 2023
BALTIMORE – Coppin State University has experienced overall growth in student enrollment, which is also accompanied by double-digit enrollment growth among key student groups to start the 2023-2024 academic year. According to institutional data, historically black university in West Baltimore experienced a five percent growth in overall enrollment, with 2101 students enrolling during the Fall
Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue: leading the charge for youth rights and racial equality with Maryland’s Child Interrogation Act
By Imuetinyan Ugiagbe, Special to the AFRO On Oct. 1, 2022, the Child Interrogation Act (CIA) took effect in Maryland. The Maryland General Assembly successfully enacted several changes during its 2022 legislative session. Among these changes was the initiation of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act, aimed at addressing the treatment of children within the criminal
Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland hosts last town hall at Bowie State University
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (LBCM) members from Prince George’s county recently came home to Bowie State to reconnect with residents of Prince George’s County at a fall town hall. This was an impactful year for the LBCM. The group represents the largest elected state Black caucus in the
Femly’s first-of-its-kind restroom dispenser delivers free organic menstrual care products
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Arion Long was working with MedStar Health when she began experiencing agonizing periods. The New York native had just completed her degree in family and consumer science at Morgan State University (MSU) and she knew she had a problem. Her flow was heavier than normal. She often bled
Jonathon Heyward debuts as first Black, youngest music director for Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
By Shaela FosterSpecial to the AFROCredit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins The creative direction of Jonathon Heyward, the first Black and youngest music director in the history of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), was on full display Sept. 23. On day two of the three day celebration, held from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24., participants were