DJ Envy and Caesar Pina – via Instagram *Fans believe DJ Envy may soon be out of a job after iHeartMedia, owner of “The Breakfast Club,” reportedly put up a job listing via the Workday platform seeking a co-host for the popular radio program. The move came amid reports that the U.S. Department of Justice
By Marnita ColemanSpecial to the AFRO Bishop C. Guy Robinson, pastor of The Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries in West Baltimore, is on a journey to normalize mental wellness from his pulpit. Known as a “mental health theologian,” he believes partnerships between pastors and mental health professionals in service to the African-American community
By Mennatalla IbrahimSpecial to the AFRO Whether it’s work, school, money or the daily hassles of life, stressors are all around us. While there’s no denying the need to integrate self-care into our lives, many have found that traditional forms of therapy don’t work for them. As a result, these individuals have instead turned to
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The Baltimore faith community was shocked to learn of the Oct. 16 death of the Rev. Dr.Grady Andrew Yeargin, who has been pastor of the City Temple of Baltimore Baptist church for nearly 40 years. His daughter, Adia Crawford made the painful announcement that she has lost her
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The day before Reginald Haysbert Sr., president of The Forum Caterers, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Baltimore County on Sept. 6, the 75-year-old spent his morning at the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. He was there to shake the students’ hands and welcome them on their
By Shaela Foster, Special to the AFRO Baltimore Center Stage (BCS) kicks off the first ever Locally Grown Festival this weekend, Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, highlighting over 150 local creatives. The festival is taking place at Baltimore Center Stage at 700 N Calvert St. as a way to bring together local artists, performers and
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Although reducing stress and promoting well-being go hand in hand for many, it’s easy to confuse the act of “self-soothing” with what is called “self-care.” The former is typically reactive and occurs when a person engages in an activity to provide instant relief for emotional, mental or physical distress. The
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott addressed the importance of transportation investments in Baltimore and what the state has done thus far on Oct. 16. “In the first 10 months of our administration, we’ve shown that in partnership progress is possible,” said Moore at the Greater
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com The pace of life is only picking up in today’s society, with technological advancements and increased productivity expectations. Many are finding that they need balance in their lives. “Gone are the days, for most people, where you have a nine-to-five job. You went to work, came back home, then
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@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 the social