*Approximately eight in 10 Americans agree society puts too much value on appearing youthful, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults ages 25 and over, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Great Lakes Wellness Collagen, examined perspectives around aging and found that most agree that in today’s world, there’s a negative bias around
*Hollywood, Calif. – Netflix today announced a series order for “The Vince Staples Show,” a scripted comedy starring the critically acclaimed artist, actor and creator. The fictional series is loosely inspired by Staples’ life, taking place in Long Beach, California. Executive producers for The Vince Staples Show are Vince Staples, Kenya Barris for Khalabo Ink
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has announced a youth curfew for Prince George’s County, following a deadly Labor Day weekend and one of […] The post Youth curfew announced for minors in Prince George’s County appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Samuel Williams, Jr., Special to the AFRO and Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com Black authors were featured front and center at the first in-person National Book Festival held by […] The post Library of Congress National Book Festival highlights Black authors appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By The Associated Press President Joe Biden will mark the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Sept. 4 by delivering remarks and laying a wreath at the Pentagon, the […] The post Biden to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11 attacks at Pentagon appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO, mcoleman@afro.com Staggering statistics reveal a disparity in cardiovascular health in the African-American community. While heart disease is the leading cause of death in […] The post Religion and spirituality associated with higher levels of heart health for African Americans appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
*(CNN) — The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of reflection and reaction online. But not all was grief — some young Africans instead are sharing images and stories of their own elders, who endured a brutal period of British colonial history during the Queen’s long reign. “I cannot mourn,” one wrote
*“I wanted these women to tell their stories,” said Grammy-nominated Carolyn Malachi when explaining the meaning of the title of her new album “Counter Narratives.” “I’m rapping on ‘Brunch’ (new single), singing the hook and bridge…progressive R&B and (alternative) rap music.” This American University graduate is making her mark on the music industry on many
*(CNN) — Rep. Karen Bass, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate who was on President Joe Biden’s short list for a running mate in 2020, said her home was burglarized Friday night and two firearms were stolen. “Last night, I came home and discovered that my house had been broken into and burglarized. LAPD was called
*Tokyo Toni doesn’t believe that her daughter, #BlacChyna, brought in over $200 million dollars from #OnlyFans last year, and she’s not afraid to say it. Just to provide a little backstory, earlier this month, it was announced that Blac Chyna ranked as one of OnlyFans’ top-earning creators, with a massive $20 million dollars a month reported as