Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO More than 200 Prince George’s County citizens filled the Bowie State University’s Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 28 to partake in the community forum on rising youth crime. Also in attendance were Prince George’s County law enforcement and local and state representatives. Sponsored by Councilmember Ingrid Watson (D-Greenbelt-District 4), the […]
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Retired Master Sergeant Verlean Brown reflects on 35 years of dedicated service
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Employed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Verlean K. Brown longed to purchase a home, but her annual salary did not afford her the opportunity to become a homeowner. At the time, Brown was working in the farm fields and restaurants, had earned her associate […]
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Three voices sing in harmony about being a U.S. veteran
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity […]
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Former Jessup inmate, Goucher grad named director of school’s prison education program
By Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO For Kenard Johnson, his appointment as incoming director for alumni engagement for Goucher College’s Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) was a full-circle moment. The 2019 Goucher alumnus took the long route to graduation. Still, in five years, the native Washingtonian elevated from an ex-offender to a college graduate to a […]
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Good Fathers Only founder explains the impact of male parents
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, Black fathers are more engaged in the lives of their children than any other population of fathers– even when a father lives apart from their child. One might ask why the propensity to color Black fathers with hues of […]
Posted inNational News
Vice President Kamala Harris denounces new social studies curriculum in Florida
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The Florida State Academic Standard—2023, a social studies curriculum developed by the Republican administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved by the Florida Board of Education (FBOE), has ignited a firestorm amongst Black people. The 216-page syllabus includes the history of African-Americans in America– with an interesting take […]
Posted inFood
The truth about watermelon: a look at the most controversial fruit in the Black community
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, water makes up 92 percent of a watermelon’s content. One of the most nourishing foods available, watermelon hydrates on a cellular level—meaning the trillions of cells contained in the body are effectively nourished. Experts maintain that you can “eat your water” […]
Posted inNational News
Supreme Court rules independent state legislative theory is unconstitutional
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO On June 27 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling against North Carolina’s Republican lawmakers with a 6-3 decision. The dispute pertained to an attempt to redraw a congressional state map. The Democratic Party raised concerns that the new map would have likely given […]
Posted inHealth
Erectile dysfunction: a signal that heart trouble could be ahead
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO For most men unable to obtain or sustain an erection, it can be embarrassing to even utter words—erectile dysfunction. Also known as “impotence,” erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined by the Mayo Clinic as “the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.” First, the facts: […]
Posted inBooks
Author Felicia Harkley encourages Black girls and boys to aspire without limits with ‘Brown Boy,’ ‘Brown Girl’ books
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Brown boy, Brown boy what do you see? I see a zoologist looking at me. I see all the careers I can be. For many youth, the seeds of success are often planted through literature. From children’s books to comics– imagining the possibilities of life is a habit […]
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Father’s Day cookout in Prince George’s County celebrates 25 years of tradition
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Jeffrey “J-Raz” Roscoe hosted his annual Father’s Day cookout on June 18 which started out 25 years ago as a way to celebrate the Black fathers who are investing in their children and communities. Over the years, the event has evolved into a major event in Clinton. Md, […]
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What does your metabolic profile reveal about your health?
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Knowing your metabolic profile is critical to truly understanding your overall health. Health is often viewed through the lens of external appearance. A person who is larger in physical size is often deemed “unhealthy,” while a lean person is generally thought to be healthy. While weight is a […]