Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in North Carolina, leaving over 40 people dead and causing widespread destruction, while the White House has provided assistance to those affected by the storm.
Author Archives: Reginald Williams
Special to the AFRO
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Black men, Black voices, Black votes: A barber shop conversation
Stan Dorsey, owner of Ultimate DeZigns Barber & Beauty Salon in southeast Raleigh, N.C., hosted a discussion on the importance of having Black men’s voices and votes counted, which was attended by a diverse group of men who discussed the political landscape and the significance of the vote.
Posted inNational News
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice opens to public after years of renovation
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, a new museum and education center in Durham, North Carolina, has opened to the public in honor of civil rights activist Pauli Murray, who fought for equality for all.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Nick Arrington, hometown reality star, throws out the first pitch at Nationals stadium
Nick Arrington, a prominent cast member on Bravo network’s “Summer House: Martha\’s Vineyard”, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Nationals versus Chicago Cubs game on Aug. 30, celebrating HBCU/Divine Nine Day.
Posted in#Education
A look at summer learning loss, curriculum challenges and the Black boys left behind
The public education curriculum is criticized for its adverse impact on Black students, with many studies suggesting that summer reading and math losses are sensitive to income status and that the curriculum often omits the accomplishments and contributions of Black people.
Posted inBaltimore News
Mentoring Black Male Teens in the Hood: Investing in the lives of young Black men
Cameron Miles’ Mentoring Male Teens In the Hood program is exposing Black adolescent males to cultural adventures through travel, including a recent trip to Alabama, to help them succeed and learn about their heritage.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore’s abstract painter Charles Mason III needs a kidney
Charles Mason III, an African-American awaiting a kidney transplant, is advocating for a switch to race-free equations in calculating kidney function, as the eGFR test used to assess kidney function overestimates the kidney function of Black patients, delaying their placement on the donor list.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Meet the Ma’ats: Advocating for Black love
Ayize and Aiyana Ma’at created BLAM, a relationship transformation community dedicated to growing Black love, providing a safe space for members to be vulnerable and providing tools for communication, connection, and personal work.
Posted inHealth
Congressman Glenn Ivey promotes healthier food choices, celebrates anniversary of Affordable Care Act
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md) led a three-venue healthcare tour on March 23 to bring attention to the Day of Action and the anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010. Along with First Lady Shawna Watley of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, and healthcare advocates, Ivey’s first […]
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Principal Baruti Kafele: Encouraging Black youth, one promise at a time
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Principal Baruti Kafele recently stood before the sold-out crowd in Lima, Ohio, speaking with students, educators, parents, business owners and community advocates on the importance of sowing seeds of promise– not doubt– into today’s youth. The 35-year education veteran, credited with being a master teacher and transformational school […]
Posted inBaltimore Community
Fit after 50: Aging gracefully with exercise and a healthy diet
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO Aging is often a maligned occurrence. As men age, many begin to experience a host of physical ailments that can interrupt day to day life. Aching knees, shoulders, back and hips or a slower metabolism are just a few of the common complaints. It isn’t unusual to hear men claim […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Councilmember Ingrid Watson holds community forum on crime
By 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-District 4), […]