Author Archives: AFRO Staff
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Prince William, VA Coalition of 100 Black Women: “An Evening of Enchantment”
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Prince William County Chapter hosted “An Evening of Enchantment,” Nov 9, at the Renaissance Capitol View Hotel, Arlington, Va. Under the leadership of chapter president, Dr. Alice Harrison Howard and the co-chairs, Andrea O. Bailey, first vice president and Courtney Holeman, this first annual gala was both memorable […]
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The Presidents’ RoundTable 30th Anniversary Gala Scholarship Awards Program
Glitz, glamour and a whole lot of fun was evident at the 30th Anniversary Gala Scholarship Awards program, themed “Celebrating Black Business Wealth: The Harlem Renaissance to the 21st Century.” More than 400 guests enjoyed the PRT Reach Foundation and The President’s RoundTable Gala that featured fabulous food and ladies dressed in extravagant ball gowns, […]
Posted inHealth
Jay Powell of Bowie to Head AmeriHealth Caritas D.C. Medicare Plans
AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, a national leader in health care for the most vulnerable, has appointed Bowie resident Jay Powell as its new executive director of Medicare plans in the District of Columbia. A graduate of the University of Maryland and Central Michigan University, Powell has worked in health care for almost two decades. […]
Posted inBaltimore News
The Pierians Celebrate 20th Anniversary by hosting Ann Todd Jealous and Caroline Haskell
The Baltimore County and the Baltimore Chapter of The Pierians hosted A Conversation with Ann Todd Jealous, mother of former NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous, and Caroline T. Haskell, editors of “Combined Destinies: Whites Sharing Grief About Racism.” After a discussion of the history of the Pierians, by Janet Waters, president, Baltimore Chapter, the […]
Posted inBaltimore News
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
(Updated December 1, 2013) A veritable feast of ornaments, lights and delights is how some might have described the Kennedy Krieger annual fundraiser, the Festival of Trees. Something resembling a Santa’s workshop – a one stop shop, that is, filled with the wonderment of the holidays for anyone brave enough to be a kid again. […]
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO Interview with Miss Baltimore United States
Days after winning the first annual Miss Baltimore United States pageant Baltimore Ravens cheerleader Amanda Ross sat down with the AFRO for a chat about life in the spotlight. AFRO: Where are you from? Ross: I am originally from Columbia, Md. AFRO: So how does a girl from Columbia up being Miss Baltimore? Ross: It […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Pursuing the Dream; Our Youth
Negro League Legends Hall of fame (NLLHOF) hosted a Black and White benefit for the Reading About Our Communities (R.A.C.H.) Historical Educational Outreach Program, Nov 8, 2013 at the Blue Dolphin Lounge and Restaurant, Olney, MD. Special guests included Leroy “Shotgun” Sandifer who played for the Negro League Sandlot Washington Black Sox Team and Ginger […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Men Who Cook
After being fed spiritually with songs, prayers, praises and the morning sermon in the main sanctuary, the congregational members of Metropolitan AME Church in Northwest, Washington, DC, were then fed physically in the Douglas Fellowship Hall at the Annual Men Who Cook on Sun/Nov 3, 2013. Each year, the men of the church show-off their […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Youngest Black Woman to Own a Tag and Title Business in Md.
Kelly Swann has become the youngest African-American woman to own and operate a Tag and Title business in Maryland. MASTER KEY TAG AND TITLE officially opened for business on Nov. 18 at 1933 W. Pratt Street. Swann plans to use a portion of the proceeds from the business to launch a non-profit organization that will […]
Posted inBaltimore News
A Festival of Jazz
Enjoy Holiday JazzFest 2013, 2 -5 p.m., Nov. 30 at Church of St. Mary The Virgin, 3121 Walbrook Avenue in Baltimore. Vic Frierson is the special guest for the event that’s always a sell out. Portions of the proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Building Fund. For more information call 410-363-2633 or rlevents2013@gmail.com. The Rev. Charles […]
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Applications Available for Janet and Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts recently announced the ninth annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize. Applications are now being accepted for the prestigious competition which awards a $25,000 fellowship to a visual artist or visual artist collaborators living and working in the Baltimore region. The deadline for […]