By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire The Supreme Court unveiled an ethics code for its justices on Monday, marking a departure from its historical absence of such regulations. The move comes in the wake of heightened scrutiny and revelations surrounding undisclosed property deals and gifts that have raised concerns about the ethical conduct of some
By Joseph Williams, Word in Black Growing up, riding a bicycle was one of Monica Garrison’s favorite summertime activities. The sense of excitement and freedom she felt on two wheels stayed with her into young adulthood when she commuted to and from work on her bike. Then, life happened — her career, a family —
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com A new class of weight loss medications are bringing hope to the more than 70 percent of Americans who are classified as medically overweight (BMI = 25-29.9) or obese (BMI = 30 or greater). The obesity rate of Black Americans clocking in at the highest among U.S. ethnic
Joe C. Hopkins Esq. *Recently, the Pasadena, CA community lost a towering symbol of leadership and courage, Joe C. Hopkins. A lawyer, activist, publisher, husband, and father, Hopkins passed away on Oct. 31 after decades of dedicated service to the community. Hopkins was a prominent presence in “Dena,” the local nickname for the Pasadena/Altadena area.
*And the hits just keep on happenin’. Of course, you already know about the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawsuit filed by Cassie that got settled quick, fast, and in a hurry. Then, earlier today Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose was accused of a 1989 sex assault. Well, hold the presses ’cause Jamie Foxx has just
Sha’Carri Richardson – Gettyimages *After winning three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles are the 2023 USATF Athletes of the Year. Lyles swept the 100m, 200m and 4x100m at the world championships in August. Richardson won 100m and 4x100m gold and 200m bronze at worlds, per Olympics.com.
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Hall & Oates (Andy Sheppard-Redferns-Getty Images) *(CNN) — Daryl Hall filed a lawsuit Thursday against former bandmate John Oates in Nashville’s chancery court, according to court records. The two musicians are famous as the members of the eponymous Hall & Oates rock duo that had tremendous success in the early 1980s with hits like “Private Eyes” and “Maneater.” The
By Adriana Navarro, Special to the AFRO Ward 8 residents are concerned that retail theft is threatening the survival of the area’s only grocery store, a Giant located at 1535 Alabama Ave. in Southeast, D.C. Across the country, major companies like Target are combatting retail theft by taking their businesses elsewhere. “I will get mad
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) is celebrating 35 years of service this year. Known for their work in the community, the ladies of AKA are recognizing other organizations that are making a difference in the Baltimore area. Seven organizations will be awarded