By Brent C. Trammell Special to the AFRO I became ill in Aug. 2013, diagnosed with advanced liver disease that progressed into hepatocellular carcinoma, an inoperable, terminal cancer. Over the […]
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I survived: The battered preacher’s wife
Rev. Dr. Unnia L. Pettus, PH.D. is a domestic violence and cancer survivor. (Courtesy Photo) By Rev. Dr. Unnia L. Pettus Special to the AFRO My ex-husband, who was also […]
Groundbreaking ceremony begins Morgan’s new era in Health and Human Services
By Eric Addison Enthusiasm and joy were evident as the high-powered group gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for Morgan State University’s (MSU’s) new Health and Human Services Building. The next […]
Car accident turns out to be a ‘blessing in disguise’
By Nicole D. Batey Special to the AFRO At 7:30 p.m. on July 27, 2014, Rev. Dr. Jasmin “Jazz” Duckett was washing her granddaughter’s parked car in front of her […]
David E. Garnett: Living faithful and fearlessly
David E. Garnett advises all men to see their doctors regularly, because early detection could possibly change their lives. (Courtesy photo) By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO In the […]
A Survivor’s Survival Guide: Breast cancer bout strengthens survivor’s faith in God
Cancer runs in Eloise Powell’s family, and she’s lost loved ones along the way, but today she is a proud five year breast cancer survivor who encourages others to have […]
1st Black cannabis entrepreneurs expo coming to New Orleans
Cannabis production and sales is a booming industry from which Black entrepreneurs have been marginalized. A Marijuana Business Daily survey at the end of 2017 found that just 4.3% of […]
Take your life back and keep on surviving!
(Courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash) Submitted by Juernene Bass A survivor’s story can encompass hurt, pain, sorrow and even some hope and joy for tomorrow. Psalm 30:5 For His anger […]
Study examines relationship between racism and sleep disorders
Researchers who have started to dig deeper into the data, however, have found that, although sleeping problems can affect people of all races, there are strong indications they have a […]
How medical cannabis serves as an alternative treatment for health conditions
Hope Wiseman, CEO and co-founder of Mary and Main, entered the cannabis industry just after graduating from college. Her position makes her the youngest Black female to own a cannabis […]
Reading is good for the mind and body regardless of age
A study found that 30 minutes of reading lowered blood pressure, heart rate, and feelings of psychological distress just as effectively as yoga and humor did. (Photo courtesy of Black […]
Suicide is real and prevention is available
Rev. Kevin Wayne Johnson serves on the Governor’s Commission for Suicide Prevention. By Rev. Kevin Wayne Johnson Suicide prevention is a subject that needs attention. Suicide is directly linked to […]