John Thompson III, former head coach of Georgetown University and current senior vice president of Monumental Basketball, is leading a free clinic for basketball coaches in the DMV area on September 28 to strengthen the local coaching community and provide valuable insights.
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A good marriage equals good mental health: It works if you work it!
Andre and Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper celebrate 50 years of marriage and offer ten tips for maintaining a healthy marriage, including putting God first, not using sex as a weapon, and not discussing disagreements with anyone other than your spouse.
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Pause, reset and forgive: How changing your attitude can change your life
Maurice Carroll, a sound healing and mindfulness coach, discusses the importance of pausing and forgiving oneself when feeling overwhelmed, and emphasizes the need to refocus and care for oneself.
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Tawanda Prince, the ‘Good Life Coach,’ talks self-care for entrepreneurs
Tawanda Prince, known as the “Good Life Coach”, helps individuals and organizations identify and pursue their purpose, while also emphasizing the importance of self-care and wellness for entrepreneurs.
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Nurturing self-care: Black mothers prioritize mental health and well-being after birth
Black mothers should prioritize self-care after birth by giving themselves grace, creating healthy boundaries, and planning and accepting support, in order to nurture their mind and spirit during this transformative time.
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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.
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Sinclair sends cease and desist letter to Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle has received a cease and desist letter from Sinclair Broadcast Group after accusing the media conglomerate of promoting ballot initiatives that aim to diminish Black political power in a recent event posting.
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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.
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Fight For Children prepares D.C. youth for school year on Youth Sports Day
Fight For Children hosted a Youth Sports Day on Aug. 24, providing free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and access to recreational activities and resources to improve the lives of youths in the Washington D.C. area.
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DeAnne Brookshire, CEO of Pink Leaf Consulting, speaks on Black entrepreneurship
DeAnne Brookshire, CEO of Pink Leaf Consulting, discusses her entrepreneurship journey and the impact of her business in the Black community, while offering advice for those looking to start their own business or leave the workforce.
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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.
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AFRO EXCLUSIVE: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott ties the knot with Hana Pugh
By AFRO Staff The AFRO has learned that Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott officially took the hand of Ms. Hana Pugh in marriage on Aug. 11. A private Northeast Baltimore ceremony, held inside of Walther Gardens, was confirmed by sources close to the 40-year-old mayor. The ceremony was officiated by Judge Stewart Mays, of the […]