33+ min ago  (578+ words) By Bobby R. Henry Sr. Publisher, Westside Gazette FORT LAUDERDALE " With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Levi Henry Jr. , publisher emeritus and founder with his wife, Yvonne Henry (deceased), of the…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (553+ words) As the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session came to a close, lawmakers rushed to pass dozens of bills before the midnight deadline on April 13. Bills that failed to pass before the deadline must be reintroduced next session and go through the…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (221+ words) Make a list and check it twice Pro-tip: More than half of consumers (52 percent) are buying gifts earlier this year to ease financial strain and avoid shipping delays. Start shopping early to spread expenses and snag promotions before prices rise....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (710+ words) By Jennifer Porter Gore Word in Black Almost all families have favorite recipes that must be prepared exactly the way a legendary relative made them'or else. For many Black families, traditional dishes like collard greens, sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, baked…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (434+ words) On Jan. 13, Claudette Colvin'civil rights activist and icon'died. For many people, including me, this was the first time we had ever heard her name. I attended two HBCUs, taught middle school social studies'including the Civil Rights Movement'and later wrote curriculum…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (936+ words) By D. Kevin Mc Neir Special to the AFRO Within the chronicles of African-American history, particularly within the last 100 years, many names come to the forefront: Ida B. Wells, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. Du Bois and more. But based on the intellectual…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (369+ words) By University of Georgia Subconscious biases may impact how creative your child's teacher thinks they are, which could have resounding impacts on their academic future, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Researchers found that a teacher's…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (971+ words) U. S. Army veteran Twanna Carter became a career coach to help other Black women navigate the mental battles and societal and professional pressures that often go unspoken but deeply impact their confidence and success." Carter's desire to coach stemmed from personal…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1075+ words) Those were the words that came to mind as I watched a video of Kiara Jones writhing in the pain of active labor, but being forced to complete hospital paperwork instead of receiving care. By now, more than 58 million have…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (208+ words) By GMA Dove Awards The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards aired on the TBN cable network Oct. 10. Brandon Lake was most awarded with five wins, including Songwriter of the Year (Artist) at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Artist of the Year went to…...