Pastor Edward L. Haygood *A Celebration of Life for Dr. Edward L. Haygood will be held Friday, October 6th at Crenshaw Christian Center located at 7901 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA 90044. The celebration will begin at 10:00am. Viewing will be from 9am to 9:45am. Dr. Haygood who passed away September 21st was the
Naomi Osaka *(CNN) — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview with ESPN recently. The four-time major champion – who welcomed a baby girl in July with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae – said she plans to play a busy schedule next year.
THE 54th ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS ANNOUNCE FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS
By Denisha Allen In the heart of Baltimore, where history and hope intertwine, the songs of our ancestors echo with tales of triumph and tribulation. The NAACP has long been a part of this symphony, casting light on shadows of injustice and inequality. Yet today, as new needs have evolved and emerge, it’s time for
Mayor Bowser is continuing to put the issue of Black maternal health front and center, with initiatives like the Annual National Maternal and Infant Health Summit. (Credit: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin); (Sonography photo courtesy of Unsplash / Amr Taha); (Pregnant photo courtesy of Unsplash / Omurden Cengiz) By April Quevedo, Special to the AFRO D.C. Mayor
By Stephanie Sweet, Special to the AFRO As minority contractors seek viable opportunities to not only expand our individual footprints, but to also foster diversity throughout the entire construction industry, we often encounter a common misconception that project labor agreements (PLAs) are somehow bad for our businesses. In fact, in opposing a PLA being implemented
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com During the first public safety hearing back from summer recess for the D.C. Council on Sept. 18, a young woman shared her experience with sexual assault and the criminal legal system. “I was sexually assaulted in my high school bathroom in my first year of high school. I
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Thanks to the Durant Family Foundation, the standout player at Bowie State University’s A.C. Jordan Arena this basketball season is the facility itself. Wanda Durant joined Bowie State University President Aminta H. Breaux and members of the university’s men’s and women’s basketball teams at a ribbon cutting to
Written by Taneasha White-Gibson James Baldwin: The life story you may not know James Baldwin was a prolific writer, poet, essayist, and civil rights activist. Though he spent much of his life abroad, he is undoubtedly an American writer, whose works serve as a prism through which to view Black American life. Apart from being
Written by Alexis Bennett, Alexis Curls A guide to finding housing for the previously incarcerated For many individuals stepping back into society after incarceration, finding a stable place to call home can be complicated. The reality is that those who have been previously incarcerated are almost 10 times more likely to face homelessness compared to