By Nakia Brown, Special to the AFRO What began as a hobby of perfecting the audio and cinematic experience, evolved a 7-seat home theater in a townhouse basement into a 85-seat […]
Author Archives: Special to the AFRO
Pugh Steps Away as Mayor `Indefinitely’
By Stephen Janis, Special to the AFRO A city that has endured a continuing cycle of scandals entered a new chapter April 2, with current Mayor Catherine Pugh taking an “indefinite” […]
A Pill the Senate Needs to Swallow
By Renee Foose and Hannah Gaskill, Special to the AFRO The Maryland House of Delegates took a step forward this legislative session to advocate for lower prescription drug costs by setting […]
Bridging Barriers Between Black Women, Men
By Renee Foose, Special to the AFRO Historically black women have been the backbone of their communities. Black women like Maya Angelo, Phyllis Wheatley, Angela Davis and Misty Copeland inspired us […]
Dr. Anna McPhatter, Interim Provost & Vice President
By Renee Foose, Special to the AFRO Dr. Anna McPhatter is not only an experienced social worker and researcher, she is a life-long educator. Currently serving as interim provost and […]
Vaile Leonard, Founder & Executive Director, Light of Truth Center
By Renee Foose, Special to the AFRO The Rev. Vaile Leonard is the founder of Light of Truth Center (LTC), a non-profit organization that embraces a new innovative, three-phase process […]
Gwendolyn Woody, Health & Business Coach
By Renee Foose, Special to the AFRO Gwen Woody is a Baltimore native and Texas-based entrepreneur who is paving the way for the community to learn about diabetes. Woody has […]
Jo Ann Jenkins, President and CEO of AARP
By Tia Trammell, Special to the AFRO Jo Ann Jenkins, president and CEO of AARP, is a seasoned leader and innovator in business. To date she is in the business […]
COMMENTARY: ‘Make America Great Again’ Slogan Reeks with Insensitivity
By William T. Robinson The ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan is shown on caps and shirts worn by many of Trump’s supporters or base. Many Americans find this slogan to be […]
Doing More to Protect Against Discrimination in Housing, Employment and Credit Advertising
By Sheryl Sandberg One of our top priorities is protecting people from discrimination on Facebook. Today, we’re announcing changes in how we manage housing, employment and credit ads on our […]
BWR Releases Sixth Annual Report About Black Women
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) Intergenerational Public Policy Network released their sixth annual BWR Report, “Black Women in the U.S. & Key States, 2019: […]
Trump Gets Favorable Support in Emoluments Case in Virginia’s District Court
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com President Donald J. Trump’s apparent defiance to operate his personal business while in office received another favorable decision, as three judges were reluctant to […]