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Mariah Carey mourns the deaths of her mom and sister, who died ‘on the same day’

(CNN) — Mariah Carey is grieving the recent deaths of her mother and sister, who the singer says died “on the same day.”“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the...

Quinn Minute – Proper attire is important

by Rix Quinn A well-dressed person can go a long way in life. A naked person can’t go nearly as far…especially in snow. That’s because the right garment selection can (1) impress others, (2) display your sense of style and taste, (3) make others thi...

Baltimore City Council scrutinizes DPW policies after worker’s heat-related death

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.comBaltimore City Council members pressed the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) for better communication with employees and policies at a much-anticipated city council hearing on Aug. 22.Th...

Texas Athletes Shine at the 2024 Olympics with 53 Medals

The 2024 Olympics concluded in Paris earlier this month and the United States dominated in the games with the most medals won as a country. An astonishing statistic from the Olympic Games is that out of 126 medals won by the United States, 53 of the...

Back to school tips from Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises

By DaQuan LawrenceAFRO International WriterDLawrence@afro.com& Families are encouraged to make sure their scholars get proper sleep, follow regular routines and acclimate themselves with attendance policies and classroom expectations. Photo: Uns...

Faith’s Workstation

You know faith is a tricky thing. It is constantly under attack, and if you’re not careful, you will lose your faith out of simple weariness from constant grief. Life has a way of making you think that some things are just not worth the trouble. One...

Jason Billingsley pleads guilty to attempted murder of West Baltimore couple

By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.comJason Billingsley is expected to serve life in prison for the attack and torture of April Hurley and Jonte Gilmore last September. The 33-year-old pleaded guilty on charges of attempted murder, home...

Democrats urge Kemp to remove State Election Board members

ATLANTA – Georgia Democrats called on Republican Gov. Brian Kemp Monday to remove three GOP members of the State Election Board for approving “11th-hour” changes to state elections laws they say could disrupt the November elections.The board has adop...

Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention and Illinois’ Unique Place in Civil Rights History

Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks after accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention, United Center, in Chicago (Photo Credit: Kit Karzen/Harris for President). By Ben J...

How on-demand pay helped me manage medical bills

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. – Charles DarwinAs a PhD cellular biologist, and biology professor at Albany State University, I&#...

Teens and social media: How to balance the good and the bad

Teenagers and social media are concerned with young people’s parents and family members. The time teenagers spend on their devices and what material they engage in can cause adults to worry. Three university professors gathered virtually to dis...

Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s what you should know before buying a new home

(CNN) — Homebuying in the United States has recently slowed to a crawl, but falling mortgage rates could soon jolt it back to life.For potential homebuyers who may have been itching to come off the sidelines, the recent drop in mortgage rates may be...

Georgia State Rep. Tanya Miller: Black History Should be Embraced, Not Erased

Georgia is in the national spotlight as one of two must-win states that will determine who ascends to the presidency. You would expect that under such scrutiny, our public officials might want to present the state and its voters as educated, informe...

Thousands of bookworms flock to the capital to attend National Book Festival

The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival took place on Aug. 24 at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center as a way for bookworms of all ages and authors across the country to connect. (Photos by Ariyana Griffin) By Ariyana Griff...

Tentacles of America’s opioid crisis take hold in Black, Brown communities

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO From 1999 to 2020, opioid overdose deaths claimed the lives of over half a million Americans, according to& data& from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with opioid-involved deaths inc...