By AFRO Staff Every year, the much-anticipated Forbes 30 Under 30 List features rising stars in several industries. The magazine receives more than 20,000 nominations, collectively, for the North America, […]
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AFRO inside look: Maintaining good mental health during the school year
#education By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer,DLawrence@afro.com As the school year nears the halfway mark for students around the nation, Black and Latino students are still struggling with mental health […]
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AFRO team members reveal reasons to be thankful in 2023
By AFRO Staff This week, members of the AFRO team highlighted all of the reasons why they are thankful in the year 2023. Through the ups and downs, there are […]
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Sophisticated Settings Lifestyle – November 24, 2023
Washington and Baltimore By AFRO Staff https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=afro_lifestyle_11-24-2023&u=afronewspaper
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Meet the Pastor: Rev. Stephanie Atkins
By AFRO Staff Name: Rev. Stephanie M. Atkins, Pastor Ministry name, location and length of service to date: Waters Memorial A.M.E. Church since May 2021 Education: Bachelor of Science in Business, B.S.- […]
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Sharon Baptist Church installs Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson Jr. as new senior pastor
By AFRO Staff For those who’ve known and worshiped at Sharon Baptist Church in West Baltimore, history was made, Nov. 12 when the Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson, Jr., formerly […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
District leaders highlighted at Annual D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s Choice Awards and Gala
By Patricia McDougall The D.C. Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Choice Awards and Gala at the Hilton Hotel with a theme of “Elevate, Advocate and Connect” on Nov. 10. […]
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A time to honor: AFRO friends and family discuss the veterans that inspire them
This year, the AFRO asked readers and supporters to submit information about the veterans in their lives and why they choose to honor them. Black veterans and their experiences are […]
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Protests spread in America as Israel- Hamas conflict escalates
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Protests across the country have increased as the Israel-Hamas war intensifies. Americans across the nation are calling for a ceasefire and speaking up […]
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Baltimore City College wins 134th historic matchup against Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
By AFRO Staff The Baltimore City College Knights met up with the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Parrots for the 134th time on Oct. 28. The annual rivalry brings alumni from around […]
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AFRO inside look: how community members and leaders mind their health
By AFRO Staff While some may feel alone in seeking treatment, mental illness in the general public is more common than one may think. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), […]
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Violence and misinformation spread in Israel- Hamas conflict
By DaQuan Lawrence,AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com The 75-year-old modern state of Israel endured one of the most significant invasions in five decades on Oct. 7, after suspected militants from Hamas […]