The swearing in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meant a great deal to the Brown family, as HBCU graduates and members of Black greek organizations. (Photo […]
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NAFEO celebrates life and legacy of former NAFEO CEO, Dr. Samuel L. Myers; calls on Maryland to settle coalition of equity & excellence vs. State of Maryland in his honor
Dr. Samuel L. Myers (Photo/NAFEO) The NAFEO Nation– the 106 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 80 Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) celebrates the life and rich legacy of Dr. […]
Mike Miller, longtime Senate President Dead at 78
In this Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 file photo, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller speaks with members of the news media after listening to Gov. Larry Hogan deliver his […]
Pillar of the community dies of COVID-19
The Rev. Anthony Lee, right, husband to First Lady Earline Lee, left and father of four, died on Jan. 4 of complications from COVID-19. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO […]
Ponzi scheme: Largo men scam millions, FBI seeks victims
(By hafakot_Shutterstock) By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO A Maryland Grand Jury has handed down indictments for a trio of local businessmen accused of running a Ponzi scheme that […]
An open letter: State buildings should not be named after Senator Miller
Mayor Colin Byrd of Greenbelt, Md. (Courtesy photo) Last week, Senator Mike Miller announced that he was retiring from the Maryland state senate, for health reasons and we join many […]
Comptroller Franchot announces forbearance for business tax returns and payments
Extension also provided for withholding and estimated income tax filings and payments ANNAPOLIS, Md. (January 6, 2021) – Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that his agency has extended filing and […]
Gov. Hogan and Maryland Health Exchange Benefit announce new special enrollment period
(BALTIMORE) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced today a new special enrollment period in which all uninsured Maryland residents have the opportunity to enroll in health coverage now due to the […]
Braveboy’s justice reform continues through rehab and reentry
State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy is working to reform the justice system by providing reentry opportunities for those who qualify for second chances. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff […]
Season’s greetings to our loyal readers, subscribers and advertisers
This year has been, as Charles Dickens eloquently wrote over 160 years ago, “the best of times and the worst of times.” A deadly pandemic, massive protests, and a contentious […]
How I Won in 2020: I bet on me in 2020 and look to cash in 2021
Staff Writer Mark Gray, also host of “The SportsGroove 2.0,” along with other shows, shared how 2020 taught him to bet on himself and step out on faith. (Screenshot) By […]
Maryland Chapter of Public Relations Society of America Announces 2021 Board of Directors
BALTIMORE, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Public Relations Society of America Maryland Chapter (PRSA Maryland), the leading organization serving communications and public relations professionals in central Maryland, has announced its 2021 president, executive […]