U.S. lawmakers hosted “Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill” to strengthen ties with African and Caribbean nations, discussing trade agreements, women’s leadership, and innovation.
Tag: African Americans
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden targets housing costs with new proposals
President Biden has announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans, including imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing, in order to address the growing issue of high rents and housing costs.
Posted inPolitics
The chickens are ‘coming home to roost’
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13 was not surprising given the violent history of America and the inflammatory rhetoric of Trump, who has incited violence and sedition in the past.
Posted inHealth
Climate change’s toll on the health of Black communities
Black communities are 1.4 times more likely than their counterparts to be exposed to extreme heat due to historical and systemic practices such as redlining, which has led to health disparities and financial implications.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Juneeteenth, independence and the African Diaspora
Juneteenth is a celebration unique to the African-American community in the United States, marking the day that freedom reached all slaves in Confederate states during the American Civil War, and is now celebrated with speeches, family gatherings, and educational activities.
Posted inHealth
Leading physicians on chronic kidney disease provide keys to improving quality of life for African Americans
African Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic kidney disease, with 1 in 7 adults estimated to have the disease, and lack of awareness has led to increased hospitalizations and death.
Posted inNEWS
Black Wall Street Ticker promotes conscious spending to hold corporations accountable
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Ticker tapes, whether mechanical or electronic, have long been used to transmit real-time financial information about the stock market, like stock prices and trading volume. Traders and investors rely on them to monitor market movements and to make informed decisions about buying, selling or holding securities. Now, Charles […]
Posted inBlack History, Commentary, Editorial, Opinion, OPINION
Celebrating Black History Month
By Dr. John E. Warren This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black history. This is a time of banning books from local libraries–especially those that tell of the history and struggle of Black Americans against slavery and racism; creating a threat to both our presence and our future. […]
Posted inEditorial
Celebrating Black History Month
By Dr. John E. Warren This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black history. This is a time of banning books from local libraries–especially those that tell of the history and struggle of Black Americans against slavery and racism; creating a threat to both our presence and our future. […]
Posted inReligion
What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation
The Associated Press undefined The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, when many Black Americans gathered in churches and other venues, waiting for President Abraham Lincoln to sign the Emancipation Proclamation into law, and thus free those still enslaved in the Confederacy. It’s still being observed […]
Posted inHealth
Prostate cancer in the Black community
By Ronald Blocker Sr. Cancer devastates far too many Marylanders, but it doesn’t affect us all equally. Statistics from Johns Hopkins have shown that African Americans die of the disease at a disproportionate rate. If we have the opportunity to address this problem– shouldn’t we do so? There are new technologies that have shown great promise in […]
Posted inNational News
Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit 2023 scores high marks for the automotive industry
By Steven N. Larkin and Lori Lee, North Dallas Gazette In Detroit in 1998, Rainbow PUSH launched its Automotive Project. The purpose today remains the same as over two decades ago: to work with automotive manufacturing companies to ensure African Americans and other people of color have access to opportunities at every level of the […]