Category : Lifestyle

REPARATIONS COMMITTEE REESTABLISHED

The reconstituted national committee on reparations was launched today at the National Academy for the Performing Arts. It is in keeping with Caricom’s mandate to seek reparations for the genocide of indigenous people of the Caribbean and the...

Louisiana plantation where historic slave revolt started now under Black ownership

LAPLACE, La. — Jo Banner is excited to show the newly acquired Woodland Plantation House near the banks of the Mississippi River. “We have still a lot of work to do, but I think for the home to be from 1793, it looks rather good,” she beams. The ra...

Lawmakers Incensed by “Watering Down” of Language in Child Sex Solicitation Bill

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media(CBM) – After an emotional hearing on July 2, the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to advance Senate Bill (SB) 1414 with an 8-0 vote. The legislation is an anti-sex-trafficking measure designed to incr...

D.C. communities to keep cool with open pools in every ward

This summer the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation will have all 23 outdoor pools open six days a week. (Image courtesy of Unsplash/ Eril Mclean)By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.com Summer is officially here, bringing with it stifling,...

Blacks Need Black Media for Our Mental Well-Being and More

This post was originally published on Defender Network By Houston Defender | Word In Black (WIB) – When Black media was founded in 1827, its mission stated clearly what such institutions rejected and what they strove to do: “Too long hav...

When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young

By Albert Stumm | The Associated Press (AP) – When Michael Natividad learned to ride a bike at 7 or 8 years old, he knew his training wheels were ready to come off when he leaned on them while zipping around corners. His daughter, on the...

Baltimore Is Trying to Crush Plastic Litter with a Landmark Lawsuit

Overview: The plastic litter crisis exploded with the introduction of single-use containers and bottles. The waste typically ends up in a lot of other places besides the garbage can or recycling bin — including Black neighborhoods.(WIB) – Since the f...

Here’s Why the Surgeon General Wants Action On Gun Violence

By Jennifer Porter Gore | Word In Black Overview: Even though Black people make up just 14% of the population, they account for 6 in 10 gunshot deaths. And gun violence is the leading cause of death for Black children. (WIB) – The nation...

Commentary: New study shows 1.8 billion adults are ‘physically inactive’

Research by the World Health Organization indicates that most adults aren’t getting 150 minutes a week in physical activity each week, as recommended by experts. (Photo: Nappy.co/ Nappy Stock)By Wayne CampbellA recent study by researchers from...

U.S. Africa Collaborative Housing Exposition offers solutions to global affordable housing crisis

By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editordbailey@afro.com The U.S. Africa Collaborative recently held the 2024 Pan African City Exposition on the campus of Bowie State University. The international affordable housing symposium offered an exchange of...

Historic Dabls MBAD African Bead Museum Set for Demolition Tuesday Morning, Community Rallies to Preserve Cultural Landmark

Credit: Dabls MBAD African Bead Museum The iconic Dabls MBAD African Bead Museum, a cornerstone of Detroit’s cultural heritage, is scheduled to be demolished on Tuesday between 9 and 10 a.m. Community activist and musical artist Bryce Detroit&...

Memphis Redbirds to Celebrate Memphis Red Sox Night in August

The Memphis Redbirds will honor the historic Memphis Red Sox, a prominent Negro League team, at AutoZone Park on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The event, part of MLB’s “The Nine” initiative, will feature a tribute game, giveaways, and a fireworks displa...

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