Category : Lifestyle

National Blood Donor Month: a look at the importance of blood donation in the Black community

By Gene LambeySpecial to the AFRO During the National Blood Donor Month of January, the AFRO is taking a moment to acknowledge the importance of blood donation and concerns regarding the service in the Black community. Donating blood at blood...

Grand jury called to investigate flawed police response to Uvalde shooting

By Maddy Rubin, The Texas Tribune Jan. 19, 2024 “Grand jury called to investigate flawed police response to Uvalde shooting” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans...

There’s a Reason Garbage Incinerators Usually Aren’t in White Neighborhoods

By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black A year ago, New Jersey adopted one of the most ambitious timelines for a state-level transition away from fossil fuels: Jersey aims to run on& 100 percent clean electricity by 2035....

Mayor Brandon M. Scott touts crime reduction strategies and continued efforts in 2024

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Brandon M. Scott says Baltimore City officials will double down on 2023 public safety efforts, which he says helped the City of Baltimore end with a 20 percent reduction in homicides....

The return of BEYA: A triumph in STEM excellence in Baltimore

By Ericka Alston BuckSpecial to the AFRO The BEYA Conference, organized by Career Communications Group (CCG), will make a return to Baltimore in 2024 after more than a decade. Dr. Tyrone Taborn (left), chairman and CEO of CCG, has successfully le...

‘You Know the Lions Won Again!’ Detroit Beats Tampa Bay and Stamps Ticket to NFC Championship

For the first time since the 1991 season, the Detroit Lions are headed to the NFC Championship after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional round playoff game at Ford Field on Sunday, January 21. The victory came on the third annivers...

MLGW Reports Rising Water Pressure, Urges Residents to Stop Dripping Faucets

As of January 21, 2024, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has reported a significant increase in water pressure across its system, marking a positive turn following the recent severe weather conditions that led to a city-wide boil water advisory. I...

Knicole Mosby-Taylor: Working to empower Maryland’s youth population

By Jannette J. WitmyerSpecial to the AFRO Knicole Mosby-Taylor serves her community by passionately igniting the flame of self confidence in local youth. Photo courtesy of Knicole Mosby-Taylor Knicole Mosby-Taylor, founding and executive direc...

Leading the charge: Gun safety advocate Celeste Iroha speaks on making change after loss

By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Celeste Iroha (left) works with legislators like Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-Ga-7) to raise awareness about gun safety laws. Photo courtesy of Celeste Iroha Celeste Iroha has been a self-proclaimed activis...

Meet Corryn Grace Freeman: The woman investing in future activists

By Tawanda W. JohnsonSpecial to the AFRO& Corryn Grace Freeman is hoping to change lives by teaching the younger generation how to engage in activism via her organization, Future Coalition. Photo courtesy of Corryn Grace Freeman Before C...

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on New York produce business

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that JD Produce Maspeth LLC satisfied a $3,352 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions. The Maspeth, New York company h...

Two Southside Agencies Provide Lifesaving Services to the Homeless Through Bitter Cold

Matthew House Chicago and Featherfist, two prominent Southside agencies are among the city of Chicago’s oldest Black-owned organizations serving individuals who are experiencing homelessness, announce extended operation hours in response to sev...

South African government says it wants to prevent an auction of historic Mandela artifacts

By Mogomotsi MagomeThe Associated Press Giant photographs of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at the Nelson Mandela Legacy Exhibition at the Civic Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 27, 2013. The South African...

Catching up with Chelsea Brown, the new president of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce

By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com Chelsea Brown serves as the president of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce. The South Carolina native was named to the role in December. Photo Courtesy of Chelsea Brown The Baltimore C...

10 Ways To Resist Tobacco Cravings

Cravings for tobacco may be exhausting, especially when attempting to stop. Here are some strategies to help you control your appetite and fight cravings. Try Nicotine Replacement Therapy Discuss nicotine replacement treatment with your doctor. The...