Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that affects over 100,000 people in the US, with 90% of those affected being non-Hispanic Black or African American, and it is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the red blood cells and can cause damage to the body.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to kick off Symphony in the City concert series at Morgan State University
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will host three free concerts as part of their Symphony in the City series, starting with a performance at Morgan State University on September 18, featuring Jonathon Heyward and James Lee III.
Posted inHealth
Federal administrator Lisa Gomez shares tips to combat burden of medical bills
The Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) is working to assist citizens with their employer-sponsored retirement benefits and health benefit plans, and is working with small business owners to ensure they understand the coverage and benefits available to their employees.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation centers Black agenda at Annual Legislative Conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicked off their 53rd Annual Legislative Conference on Sept. 11, featuring speakers and elected officials discussing empowering the global Black community and taking action on this year’s theme of “Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices.”
Posted inMusic
Music icon Frankie Beverly dies at 77
Legendary soul singer Frankie Beverly, best known for his work with the band Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, has passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music and a unique style that will continue to be a defining part of Black culture.
Posted inHealth
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet Dr. Megan Freeland, director of health communications for Planned Parenthood
Dr. Megan Freeland, Director of Health Communications at Planned Parenthood, is committed to providing quality sexual and reproductive healthcare to marginalized communities, eliminating stigma, and ensuring that sexual and reproductive health care is central to the health equity movement.
Posted inAfro Briefs
New York man seeks justice for sister, 3, who was raped, murdered
Jy’Quan Stewart is telling the story of his sister Josefina Catherine Cunningham’s death, who was found dead at the age of 3 after being raped and murdered by her mother’s boyfriend, Robert Fisher, who is now due to be sentenced on September 10.
Posted inDMV News
Voter registration events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The Baltimore City Chapter of the League of Women Voters and other organizations are hosting events in the coming weeks to register voters ahead of the Oct. 15 voter registration deadline, with a focus on local and state elections.
Posted inBUSINESS
Small businesses owners in D.C. speak on impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Entrepreneurs such as Julius Lofton Jr. and Peter Opare have thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to government and private funding, while other businesses struggled to stay open.
Posted inHealth
New study shows postpartum morbidity on the rise for African-American women
Black women are at a significantly higher risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) during labor, delivery and the postpartum period compared to their White counterparts, according to a recent report from the University of Chicago and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Posted inBUSINESS
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet Diedre Windsor, the Maryland entrepreneur on the Inc. 5000 list
Windsor Group, a Black, women and veteran-owned business, has been awarded a contract to provide outreach and technical assistance for the USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who have been discriminated against.
Posted inNational News
Remembering Gladys Blount and Romay Johnson-Davis, women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Two members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, Mrs. Gladys Blount and Mrs. Romay Johnson-Davis, are remembered for their courageous service during WWII, their long and meaningful lives, and their contributions to the fashion industry.