2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (1042+ words) Leo traveled to the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima, nestled in the Angolan savanas of baobab trees at the edge of the Kwanza River. It became a major pilgrimage destination after believers reported an appearance by the Virgin Mary around 1833. But…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (498+ words) In Baltimore City, children and parents can expect expanded access to healthcare services through school-based health clinics this year. The new law aims to provide more equitable, accessible care for families and students who need it most. Baltimore City Councilwoman…...

6+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (420+ words) By Victoria Mejicanos'AFRO Staff Writer' Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott has announced the timeline and process to apply for Opioid Restitution Fund community grants. Scott said the funding will total $2 million in a press conference on Oct 10. The full application…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (799+ words) In March, when The New York Times reported that 1 in 5 young Black men between the ages of 20 and 24 are neither in school nor employed, longtime educator Dr. David E. Kirkland was not surprised. The same article noted that Black men make…...

4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (596+ words) The suspect died after a police pursuit, and the victims " who ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old " included children related to the gunman, said Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon. Investigators did not say what may have set…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (437+ words) At Howard University's School of Business, entrepreneurship is more than just a course of study. It is a culture, an ecosystem and a community of aspiring business leaders equipped with practical skills, alumni support and access to leading-edge innovation. The…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago  (348+ words) One day I woke up and noticed my legs were swollen. I thought my symptoms could have been related to a previous lupus diagnosis or recent high-risk pregnancy." I was urged to see a doctor. And the results'a nurse told…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (557+ words) Many of us wake up and check the news or social media before we even take a moment to check in with ourselves. We do this almost automatically, often without realizing it at the moment. It's one of. .. Your contribution…...

8+ hour, 41+ min ago  (627+ words) Nearly a decade after first writing "Sarcoidosis Doesn't Have to Be a Death Sentence," I now understand that the truth is far more complex'but still rooted in hope. Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect multiple organs in…...

10+ mon, 2+ day ago  (484+ words) By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Intern Schools across the country are working hard to develop and reinforce policies that protect immigrant students within their student body." In a recent statement given to the AFRO, Sherry Christian, the media and public relations…...