A healthier normal | Afro

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A healthier normal | Afro

By Brian Wheeler, Vice President, Provider Collaboration and Network Transformation, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield The pandemic has revealed hard truths about America's healthcare system, fueling broad divides on public health issues and further complicating dialogue on the healthiest way forward for our country, leaving many yearning for clarity and decisive action. We know the catastrophic toll […]

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By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Coming off of a challenging week riddled with injuries, COVID-19 infections and three consecutive losses, the Baltimore Ravens knew every game, beginning with a Week 13 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, was a must-win. From the start, Baltimore’s game plan

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COVID-19 Worsens Debt Collector Harassment | Afro

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Recalling its earlier research on the family wealth lost as a result of the Great Recession, the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), holds that the effects of families of color losing $1 trillion of wealth, still hinders these same families a decade later. Until or unless

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How to be your own health advocate | Afro

By Black Health Matters During the recent virtual Close the Gap health summit hosted by Black Health Matters and Boston Scientific, Dr. Ijeoma Nnodim Opara of Wayne State University led a very important and timely discussion where she shared the best ways to advocate for your health as

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Black People Suffer From Dementia | Afro

By Dr. Lucille Ridgill Special to the AFRO Alzheimer’s disease (the most common type of dementia) is the sixth leading cause of death among White people, but the fourth leading cause of death for Black people like me. The Black population age 65+ is projected to more than double in size in the next

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Google Is On A Mission To Improve Image Processing of Photos Featuring Black & Brown People

As the camera systems on smartphones drastically improve year by year, they still have one glaring issue, capturing and processing Black skin tones properly. During its I/O 2021 keynote, Google announced it was taking some steps to rectify this problem.

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Google Is On A Mission To Improve Image Processing of Photos Featuring Black & Brown People

As the camera systems on smartphones drastically improve year by year, they still have one glaring issue, capturing and processing Black skin tones properly. During its I/O 2021 keynote, Google announced it was taking some steps to rectify this problem.

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Cooking Baltimore with culinary swag | Afro

By J.A. Chase Special to the AFRO “Broken people, lost dreams and everyday stress all disappear the moment we break bread…in that moment, I have the opportunity to create happiness. The look on a client’s face when texture, taste and spices intertwine is what brings me joy and solidifies my

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Black-Owned Music Streaming Startup Launches | Afro

By Kai McDaniel Special to the AFRO These co-founders are shaking up the music tech industry. CEO Austin Webster and former Motown Records Executive Darrell Thompson have launched Deepr®, an Atlanta-based startup and music discovery app, that makes searching through endless catalogs of music

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Tina Knowles-Lawson, Beyoncé Knowles Carter, Mothers of the Movement Urge Senate to Pass HEROES Act | Afro

By NNPA Newswire Staff June 25 marks the 7th anniversary of the Shelby County v. Holder case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and upended decades of progress. Over the past seven years, states and localities have reverted to discriminatory practices that

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Motorists leaving sensitive data on their old cars

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Morgan State University Graduate and Contract Specialist in the Spotlight | Afro

From Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington Jillita Bulluck is a Contracting Officer at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington Core and lives in Prince George County, Md. with her husband of eight years, Kelvin. Jillita and Kelvin care for their

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Federal Grand Jury indicts Chauvin, other officers in George Floyd death | Afro

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Today’s federal indictment for criminal, civil rights violations associated with the murder of George Floyd reinforces the strength and wisdom of the United States Constitution,” Crump said in

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New Zealand clears last Covid-19 case

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Maryland General Assembly comes through with police reform | Afro

By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Police reform in Maryland is now the law of the land, thanks to the Maryland General Assembly’s quick action, April 10, to overturn vetoes by Governor Larry Hogan on key measures of the Maryland Police Accountability Act and a related law enforcement measure

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Mayor Scott announces second round of grant funding for restaurants and taverns in Baltimore City | Afro

$3.9 Million Grant Fund to Help Offset COVID-Related Expenses BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, February 3, 2021) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that another $3.9 million will be available to provide grants to restaurants and taverns in Baltimore City. This funding is made available by the State

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Waters remembers Ghanaian president Jerry Rawlings on eve of country’s election | Afro

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As a leading congressional advocate of debt relief for heavily indebted poor countries and a supporter of the Jubilee movement, I am especially proud of President Rawlings’ advocacy for African nations to have their international debts cancelled. Debt relief was critical to free

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Coming 2 America film review | Afro

By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic Nothing wrong with a little nostalgia. But if you’re looking for a comedy revelation, this isn’t it. It’s an ‘80s throwback with a comic superstar, his merrymen/women and a tinge of Wakanda fever. Grab a seat and be prepared to yawn before you laugh

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You're invited!!!: Fantasy Theatre Factory hosts jazz vocalist Brenda Alford | Afro

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President Biden nominates three Black women for Federal Court of Appeals | Afro

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The Wife Of Derek Chauvin, Accused Killer Of George Floyd, Has Filed For Divorce

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Black Delivery Truck Driver Blocked from Leaving Gated Community By Man Who Thought He Was Suspicious

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#HBCUMonth: Students Urge Their Peers to Get Involved, Vote | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com While college campuses might look a bit different this year, September marks the celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) month and Sept. 20- Sept. 24 is National HBCU Week. This conference was planned under the White House

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Space rocks found after Japan fireball | Afro

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Shield churches, micro businesses from data law pressure – Golding

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Center provides HBCU students, staff, alumni with affordable housing in D.C. | Afro

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DCPS creates reopening plans under new CDC guidance | Afro

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Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump’s final days | Afro

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Healthcare workers become family during COVID crisis | Afro

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