*Catch this wave for today’s Social Heat. NBA player Tristan Thompson got some unexpected news of the passing of his mother, who died Thursday in Toronto. Allegedly, Tristan’s mother, Andrea, succumbed to a heart attack at home. Kris Jenner posted her condolences, and Khloé Kardashian is at his side. Prayers are going up for you
*Back in August 2022, former video vixen-turned-New York Times bestselling author Karrine Steffans appeared on a segment of MADAMENOIRE’S I GOT QUESTIONS to discuss her name change and why women should date multiple men until marriage. Last spring, Steffans, famously known as Supahead, changed her name to Elisabeth Ovesen. As it turns out, this is
*Southwest Airlines has built a reputation as a low-cost air carrier with friendly flight attendants and great customer service. But extreme weather conditions across the country over the Christmas holidays caused Southwest Airlines to have a transportation meltdown. It was supposed to be the busiest week and potentially one of the most lucrative quarters in
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By Sean Yoes, Special to the AFRO It is believed that a mother’s love is the salve that can heal all wounds. But, even a mother’s love is put to the test when it comes to grappling with a deadly disease imperiling her child. That is the focus of the deeply personal, heart-wrenching and ultimately
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church, located in the West Arlington neighborhood of Baltimore, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023. The church was founded by the highly esteemed, Rev. Carl Washington Sr., who served as pastor for 47 years until his death in 2020. Following his steps, Rev.
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Author of “Eternal Justice: How God Intervenes for the Least of Us,” Philip Remington Dunn, has a passion for telling the stories of those he has crossed paths with as a criminal defense attorney and a man of faith. Dunn believes that those tangled up in the justice
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. With the recent death of retired Pope Benedict XVI, some little-known history of Black occupants of the papacy comes to mind. That history tells us there were three Black popes in Catholic Church history: Pope Victor I who headed the church from 189 A.D. to 199 A.D., Pope Miltiades (311
In public health, we often state that your ZIP code is a greater predictor of health than your genetic code, meaning geography matters to an individual’s health and wellness as much as regular checkups and medical care. The roots of good health are planted in our homes, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities. To eliminate barriers