Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 6 months ago
By Kibi Irving Bloomsbury Publishing A new installment in the 33 ⅓ books series: The Isley Brothers’ 3+3 by Darrell M. McNeill explores one of America’s longest running rock and roll bands, their breakout masterpiece album, 3+3, and the challe...
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“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. I’m not doing this again with y’all. While Democrats de...
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One of the things that people must continue to take care of is their oral health. Dr. Arlene Asante is a cosmetic dentist who is always reminding her patients to maintain good oral hygiene and informing them of some of the things that cause their hy...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 6 months ago
Mentoring Black Male Teens in the Hood’s current cohort of youth will spend the year with mentors building their life skills and becoming well traveled. The program is the brainchild of Cameron Miles. (Courtesy photo)By Reginald WilliamsSpecial to th...
Lifestyle / Parenting/ Health - 6 months ago
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease impacts millions of Black women worldwide. While symptoms usually present as issues with the digestive tract, there are also less common problems that arise. In fact, Crohn’s Disease affects Bla...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 6 months ago
By Gabrielle HowardAFRO Internghoward@afro.com Being able to maintain mental health and knowing the potential signs of declining mental stability are imperative in the Black community. Keeping track of the well-being of loved ones is important, espec...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 6 months ago
Caption: Michigan Central & Newlab Plaza The historic Michigan Central Station will be temporarily closed on July 5th and 6th to observe the holiday weekend. This will ensure that staff and visitors can celebrate and relax during this festive per...
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Pride is something to celebrate all year long, and with that, a spotlight on the many facets of the queer community is essential. While much progress has been made since Stonewall, there’s still a lot of work to be done in uplifting — and supporting...
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By Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer Awareness of colorectal cancer might be highlighted during the month of March, but it is never far from Kelli Bagby’s mind.& Her sister, Danielle Bagby succumbed to the disease in 2021.She was 35 yea...
Lifestyle / Parenting/ Health - 6 months ago
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This odd-sounding condition is actually a chronic skin condition. Commonly causing painful, inflamed lumps that may turn into abscesses, HS can get serious if left untreated. However, because the symptoms of HS overla...
Lifestyle / Parenting/ Health - 6 months ago
Lung cancer, or bronchogenic carcinoma, is the collective name for cancers that start in the lungs— usually in the airways (bronchi or bronchioles) or small air sacs (alveoli). Lung cancer is known for its aggressive nature and high mortality rate. ...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 6 months ago
Contributed BOND HILL — Coach Eric Richards has been making an impact at Bond Hill Academy as he has been a huge help impacting students lives for the past few months he has been coaching track and field and also as a substitute teacher at the el...
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HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Carolyn Cole / Getty The state of California has set aside $12 million in reparations funds for its Black residents as restitution for the history of anti-Black oppression that has plagued Black people f...
Lifestyle / Parenting/ Health - 6 months ago
Summer is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a classic healthy BBQ cookout? We all know the classic favorites: BBQ chicken, hot dogs, burgers, baked beans, and you guessed it… potato salad! These foods all sound...
Lifestyle / Latest Current Topics - 6 months ago
Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting different events that are perfect for the entire family. Upcoming events range from free health screenings and movie marathons to live concert performances. (Photo Credit: Unsplash) By Tie...
