Reginald F. Lewis, former CEO and founder of TLC Beatrice will be remembered by students, teachers, and staff of the Reginald F. Lewis High School, with a brief birthday celebration during a special forum, Dec. 5. Principal Daric Jackson will welcome Loida Lewis and Carolyn Fugett, Lewis’ widow and mother respectively, as guests. The keynote […]
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Posted inBaltimore News
Rosa Pryor Fund Makes It Happen for Young Musicians
“A child’s gift is your to give.” – The Rosa Pryor Scholarship Fund
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LEGENDARY EDUCATORS RECOGNIZED: THE FAITHFUL ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN
NcouragED, an organization working to reduce teacher burnout, is hosting its first annual NcouragED Educator Legend’s Luncheon, Nov. 16, at the Shiloh Christian Community Church, 825 Yale Avenue, in Baltimore. Educators from the mid-Atlantic region who have made significant contributions to the field of education over longstanding careers will be presented with the NcouragED Educator […]
Posted inBaltimore News
ROCKIN’ AROUND THE FESTIVAL OF TREES
Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees, the East Coast’s largest holiday extravaganza, also known as Santa’s theme park, will return to the Maryland State Fairgrounds Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, with fairyland forests, a gingerbread town, a toy train garden, shopping, holiday activities and entertainment for all ages. It will feature more than 600 decorated […]
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THE BOY BLESST TEAMS UP WITH B-MORE ARTIST TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH
The Boy Blesst is proud to announce the launch of his company’s first Annual Youth fundraising campaign entitled Thanx-N-Advance. Blesst has been a fixture in Baltimore hip hop for years, and was awarded Best MC by the Baltimore City Paper a few years back (2011), for his thought provoking lyricism and street sensibility. Blesst has […]
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Morgan State University Doctoral Student, Awarded $10,000 Scholarship From KPMG Foundation
The KPMG Foundation has awarded Genese Rogers a $10,000 KPMG Minority Accounting Doctoral Scholarship to pursue her doctorate at Morgan State University. The scholarship, renewed for the 2013-2014 academic year, is renewable for the first five years of each recipient’s program. Since 1994, the KPMG Foundation has awarded over $15 million to 320 African-American, Hispanic-American, […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Delta’s Federal City Chapter Soulful Sunday Jazz Brunch
By AFRO Staff The Federal City Alumnae Chapter (FCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held its Annual Soulful Sunday Jazz Brunch, Nov 3, at Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Md. Nearly 800 guests enjoyed the sounds of the Phase ll Band and dined on an array of fine food. Proceeds from the event will support the chapter’s […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Chapter of Continental Societies Celebrate 60 Years of Service
The Washington, D.C. Chapter, Continental Societies, celebrated its 60th Anniversary: Reflections of Our Journey; 60 Years of Committed Service to Children and Youth, Nov 2, at the Washington Marriott Hotel. Chapter President Venida Y. Hamilton along with the anniversary committee co-chairs, Aurelia Martin and Xzaquoinett Y. Warrick treated the guests to an afternoon of fine […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Prince George’s County Chamber Gala Honors Business Excellence
The Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Excellence in Business Awards gala, Nov. 1, at the University of Maryland Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, Md. This event provides an opportunity to recognize and honor the county’s stellar individuals and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, community involvement and growth in […]
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Bishop Sarah Frances Davis, President, AME Council of Bishops, Dies
Bishop Sarah Frances Davis, president of the Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and vice president of the World Methodist Council, died Nov. 9 after a brief illness, the World Methodist Council said in a statement. A clerical trailblazer, she was only the third woman in the 218-year history of the […]
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Keith X. Holly II, 24
Keith Xavier Holly II was born on March 6, 1989 in Baltimore, Md. to Keith Xavier Holly and Kateena (Jamerson) Lightner. His transition from this life was on Oct. 23, 2013 at the tender age of 24. Keith also known as ‘lil Ham’ truly loved his family and also exhibited a great love for animals. […]
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Alameda T. Hansborough, 96
Alameda T. Hansborough, a native of Washington, D.C. departed this life peacefully, with her son by her side, September 27, 2013. She was born to the late Hazel Alameda (Graham) and Leon Stanley Turner on July 26, 1917 at her grandparents’ home in Sheepsheadbay, Brooklyn, N.Y. She received her early education at Dunbar High School […]