Category : Lifestyle

Breast Cancer Treatment: Why it’s Important to Consider All of Your Options

Studies show that Black women are at a higher risk for developing breast cancer in general and at younger ages than other ethnicities. Worse yet, they tend to have aggressive forms of the disease that need to be treated quickly. One of the options fo...

Essential sunscreen tips for Black women

Hey Herald Beauties!& With summer in full swing, it’s essential to prioritize sun protection. There’s a common misconception that people with darker skin don’t need sunscreen, but this couldn’t be further from the truth....

Blazing New Trails: JARS Cannabis Lights Up Royal Oak Taco Fest with ‘Planet JARS: Black Hole’ Experience

JARS Cannabis is setting the Royal Oak Taco Fest ablaze this Independence Day weekend with the revolutionary ‘Planet JARS: Black Hole’ experience. From July 4-7, festival-goers aged 21 and older are invited to dive into a groundbreaking p...

5 Sex Questions To Ask Before Saying “I Do”

We are well into wedding season and the pomp and circumstance of matrimony increases in style and flair with each social media post of this summer’s newlywed couples. While the bride searches for the right dress and the groom prepares to make sure h...

AFRO CEO and publisher to be honored by William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation

By Special Release The William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit, announces Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, as this year’s Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient. T...

Mayor Bowser and DMPED release report showing fiscal impact of D.C. sports teams and facilities

DMPED releases a report showing the economic impact of sport and entertainment in the District. (Unsplash/Alex Koralkoff) By Mekhi AbbottAFRO Internmabott@afro.comThe Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) researched...

D.C. Basketball Hall of Famer James ‘Butch’ McAdams dies

By Mekhi AbbottAFRO Internmabott@afro.com Legendary D.C. high school basketball coach and sports talk show host James “Butch” McAdams passed away on June 23. The longtime mentor and community leader died in his home, located in northwest D.C.McAdams...

5 Things You Should Know Before Purchasing Your First Home

If you’re buying your first home, it can be exciting, but it can be overwhelming, too. Don’t stress just yet! If you know the right things to do to prepare, you can purchase your first home in a way that benefits you, your family and your pock...

Funded by Big Tech? Calif. Lawmakers Debate the Future of Journalism

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Senator Steve Glazer ( D- Orinda) (CBM) – Last month, Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) vowed to bring back a journalism support bill he authored that had hit a snag in the legislative...

Grizzlies introduce Grizz rookies Zach Edey, Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells

It is too early to say if the Memphis Grizzlies’ draft was great. On paper, it looks very good. They were able to address two major areas of weakness. The first was solving the center position. Zach Edey was selected with the ninth pick. Despite only...