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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer

By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editordbailey@afro.com Pamela Williams, Maryland Department of Health’s director of Cancer and Chronic Diseases. (Courtesy photo) It’s not your imagination. You really have been seeing more health prevention ads in...

Spain wins Euro 2024, defeating England 2-1 in a dramatic final to claim record fourth European Championship

(CNN) — Spain won a record-breaking fourth European Championship, defeating England 2-1 following a drama-filled second half in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin.Nico Williams – one of Spain’s breakout performers at the tournament – gave La Roj...

Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones dead at 40

(CNN) — Jacoby Jones, who scored two touchdowns in Super Bowl XLVII for the Baltimore Ravens, has died at the age of 40, according to statements Sunday from the Ravens, the Houston& Texans and the NFL.The Texans, where Jones played five NFL seaso...

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to defend Wimbledon crown

(CNN) —& In tennis’ storied history, one awash with trailblazers and extraordinary champions, household names who still hold a place in people’s hearts, there hasn’t been a player quite like& Carlos Alcaraz. In defeating Novak Djokovic in...

What we know about the Trump rally gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, so far

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania (CNN) — The gunman who allegedly tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump was bullied in high school and didn’t fit in with other students, former classmates told CNN on Sunday.Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was regist...

Delta Air Lines adopts new rules for flight attendant uniforms after Palestinian pin flap

ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines is changing its employee uniform policy following a turbulent ride through a social media storm started by an X user’s outrage over two flight attendants who were photographed wearing Palestinian flag pins. The upro...

‘You’re next:’ Some Trump supporters blame the media for assassination attempt

New York (CNN) — Moments after Donald Trump was rushed to safety following a failed assassination attempt at a Saturday night rally, some of his supporters turned toward the press pen with obscenities as they fingered reporters for blame. “This i...

HBCU Swingman Classic: A Celebration of Black History and Future Stars in MLB

The 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Week gets a vibrant kick-off this year with the second annual HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile and powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation. The event, taking place on July 12th a...

The Prayer Patience Intersection

For some reason, I have been thinking about two very powerful spiritual concepts, patience and prayer. The Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, Frederick Douglass Haynes III, recently made a statement from the pulpit that sort of capsula...

Attempted Assassination of Trump: Here’s What We Know

A shooting incident at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, is being investigated as an attempted assassination, according to law enforcement officials.& What Happened During a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Donald...

Trump’s Attempted Assassination: Here’s What We Know

COLUMN: Breaking the Silence: Healing the Hidden Wounds of Urban America’s Men

Male sexual trauma is an often overlooked epidemic that profoundly impacts urban communities, particularly among men of color. The Survivors Circle is dedicated to addressing this silent crisis by offering safe spaces, therapeutic support, and holist...

COLUMN: Remembering 1968 & Why It Matters in 2024

Remembering 1968 and Why It Matters For Biden Vs. Trump in 2024 There are similarities—and of course, many differences—from the election year of 1968 and this election year of 2024: The Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago in 1968; th...

Equal Hope Raises $500,000 For Cancer Treatment At The 16th Annual “Celebrating Life” Gala

Equal Hope nurse navigator Retha Cooper was honored recently at the organization’s 16th Annual “Celebrating Life” Gala (Photo Credit: Megan Christina). Equal Hope, the non-profit dedicated to eliminating racial disparities in the treatment of breast...

Jacoby Jones, a star of Baltimore’s most recent Super Bowl title run, has died at age 40

By Noah TristerAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones, whose 108-yard kickoff return in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history, has died. He was 40.The Houston Texans, Jones’ team for the first five...