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Nov 26, 2024 | 
afro.com | Ariyana Griffin |Aria Brent |Deborah Bailey
These two women have consistently demonstrated their dedication not only to the Black community but to all constituents, regardless of their leadership roles. Harris announced her candidacy for the presidency on July 27. A Howard University alumna and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Harris has a long history of public service. She […]
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
Cars lined up long and early Nov. 23 on Forestville’s Marlboro Pike as Prince George’s County residents waited for Wanda Durant’s Family Foundation to start the annual Thanksgiving Turkey meal giveaway. The event, scheduled to start at 9 a.m., kicked off as planned with police navigating crowds eager to receive turkey and all the trimmings in time to prepare for the holiday season.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
The women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion probably never imagined seeing their life stories on the screen. After all, they were just hard-working women from all walks of life. They were the women willing to trade their best Sunday dresses for uniforms and put their lives on the line for their country. Each lady was more than up for the task: more than 17 million pieces of mail needed to be cleared, to restore lines of communication and boost morale.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
Veterans and their dependents are flocking to college classrooms after enlistment days are over, thanks to educational benefits available to most veterans and their families after honorable discharge from military service. The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007 is sending veterans and their families to college in record numbers.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
More than 800 persons from the violence intervention community across the United States joined a White House briefing Oct. 23, to learn how states can access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services. The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention fielded the call in response to an executive order signed by the Biden-Harris administration on Sept. 26 and its announcement of additional steps to reduce gun violence.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) on Oct. 17 announced 60,000 additional teachers, nurses, firefighters and government public administrators would have their loans canceled under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. “I promised to fight to ensure higher education is a ticket to the middle class, not a barrier to opportunity,” said President Biden in the announcement on Oct. 17, reminding the public of his original campaign promise to relieve student debt.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
So, you’re cleaning up your diet, your exercise routine is finally consistent and you’re thinking now is the time to start adding nutritional supplements, natural herbs and products to take your healthy lifestyle goals to the next level. But where do you start? The Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area (DMV) hosts a wide range of natural health food stores and herbal shops to get started on a natural wellness journey that is right for you.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
Rev. Al Sharpton and recording artist Albert “Al B. Sure!” Brown don’t seem like the most likely partners in the fight for civil rights. While Sharpton, head of the National Action Network, is known for historic civil rights campaigns on behalf of Black Americans, Brown is best known for his series of top 40 and R&B hits, and more recently as host of “Love and R&B” on Urban One’s Reach Media.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
Eli Lilly pharmaceuticals has announced a significant price reduction for the lowest dose of Zepbound, one of its high demand medications approved for weight loss. The announcement came Aug. 29, as the rate of obesity is skyrocketing in America. Most insurance companies still refuse to cover obesity medicationsUnder Lilly’s discounted price plan, patients who pay for Zepbound out of pocket can now obtain a four-week supply of the 2.5 mg single-dose vial for $399 ($99.75 per vial).
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Aug 24, 2024 | 
afro.com | Deborah Bailey
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has announced the 2024 class of scholars, marking the 10th anniversary of this program that has highlighted the scholarship, talent and rigor of America’s HBCUs.This year, 110 exemplary students hailing from 77 of America’s HBCUs have been selected for their outstanding academic achievement, prospective leadership and contribution to their communities.
