Category : Lifestyle

Local church follows through on it’s pledge to help non-profit repair racial injustice through reparations

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – First Presbyterian Church of Lansing is following through on its pledge to help repair racial injustice in the Lansing area. Presenting the Justice League of Greater Lansing with a reparation payment, during their Sunda...

Local groups push for increased awareness, investments in mental health resources during Black History Month

Local groups push for increased awareness, investments in mental health resources during Black History Month...

10 reasons why black grapes are healthier than the other grape varieties

Are black grapes healthy? Grapes, a delicious and nutritious fruit, come in various colours, each boasting its own unique set of benefits. While all grapes contribute to overall health, black grapes stand out as a particularly wholesome choice. Here...

Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi elects its first woman and first Black person as bishop

The Associated Press The Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells (Courtesy photo/Facebook) JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi chose the Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells as its new bishop Feb. 3, making her the first woman and fir...

AFRO Spotlight: MSU Student proves that delayed is not denied

By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Over a decade ago, Josh Stevens started his academic journey at Morgan State University (MSU). On Dec. 15, he received his bachelor’s of science in finance, officially becoming a Morgan State alumnu...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library hosts Black Owned Business Showcase

CHARLOTTE — Channel 9 is continuing to spotlight different ways the Charlotte community is recognizing Black History Month. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library System hosted a showcase at the SouthPark Library. Several African-American authors, writers...

Michigan Alum Franz Wagner’s Career Day Helps Magic Beat Pistons 111-99

DETROIT – Fans booed Pistons Head Coach Monty Williams during the pregame introductions. Other fans wearing Detroit Pistons jerseys chanted “Let’s Go Magic.” And other fans yelled for Pistons owner Tom Gores to “Sell the Team.” The discontent started...

2024 Red Dress Concert: Damar Hamlin And An ‘A-List’ Of La

Source: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty The human heart plays such an important part in literally all of our lives, whether we’re using it as the ultimate symbol of love to show the ones we care about just how much they mean — shoutout to everyone celebrat...

Will County African American Business Association organizes Day of Light service event

Joliet — Following the cancellation of Joliet’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in January, the African American Business Association of Will County has created a new event called the “Day of Light” to give volunteers a chance to serve t...

Energizing South Carolina’s Black voters is crucial to Biden as campaign looks ahead to swing states

By Ayanna AlexanderThe Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Democrats’ first primary of the 2024 presidential contest contained little mystery. South Carolina propelled President Joe Biden to the Democratic nomination four years ago...

Detroit Finney Graduate, Former NBA Player Earl Cureton Dies Unexpectedly at 66 Years Old

Earl Cureton, former Pistons player and community ambassador with the organization for the last 10 years, passed away unexpectedly of a presumed heart attack this morning at the age of 66. The beloved Detroit native and Finney High School graduate wa...

1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sets a record

Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan flies to the hoop over the Indiana Pacers’ Reggie Miller and Mark Jackson (13), March 19, 1995, in Indianapolis, Ind. Nicknamed “Air Jordan” for his superb athleticism, he was named the National...

New York’s Black-owned businesses built support system for each other

Having a strong support system is crucial for any business, but even more so for Black-owned businesses. “So that we can support one another and also obviously get the products out to the community,” said Lexus Pointer, owner of Ntuneyu...

You’ve Survived the Stroke Now What?

You’ve beaten the odds of surviving a stroke and there is nothing more precious than being alive after having a near-death experience. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time and it can affect everyone in various ways. But guess what? You’re a sur...

The 2024 Grammy Awards are here with SZA, Victoria Monét leading the nominations

By Maria ShermanAP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 66th Grammy Awards are set to take place Feb. 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and there’s a lot to be excited about. Women outpace men in the major categories, so expect to...