By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Local singer and vocal powerhouse, Gabby Samone is preparing to hit the stage in a personal tribute to legendary vocalist, Whitney Houston. Before her big performance on Aug. 30 at Keystone Korner Gabby Samone spoke with the AFRO about what fans can anticipate from the show and what […]
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Baltimore residents sounds off in community engagement meetings with Mayor Scott and Acting Commissioner Worley
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com On Aug. 22 Mayor Brandon M. Scott and acting police commissioner Richard Worley held the fourth community engagement meeting at Shake and Bake Family Fun Center. Throughout the meeting members of the community were able to bring the issues they are most concerned about to the attention of Scott and […]
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Meetings and events for National Black Business Month in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
By Aria Brent, AFRO News Writer, abrent@afro.com August is National Black Business Month and organizations all across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area are hosting events in light of the occasion. According to the 2020 Census, cities such as Hampton, Va. and Baltimore are amongst 20 areas with the highest Black population in the […]
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Annapolis hosts state-wide celebration for the March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington (MOW) is quickly approaching and the Annapolis community has a weekend full of events planned to celebrate the momentous occasion. March reenactments, a church service and a youth program will all take place, along with other celebrations happening throughout the […]
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A time to celebrate: the AFRO marks 131 years of excellence
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@AFRO.com For well over a century the AFRO has made it a priority to focus on and report headlines that are most relevant to the African-American community. Since its founding in 1892, the AFRO has been front and center for local, national and international news. As the historic news […]
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Baltimore artists discuss Hip-Hop on the genre’s 50th anniversary
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Aug.11 marks the official 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. In 50 years it has grown from a genre of music to a culture that has impacted the world. Although Hip-Hop was started in the Bronx, N.Y., artists around the world have contributed to the genre, resulting in a wide array […]
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Three ways to mentally support youth as they grieve the loss of a friend or loved one
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com It can be hard to support someone as they navigate grief. It’s even harder helping a child process one of life’s biggest challenges– but in many Black communities, conversations about death are happening earlier and earlier as youth increasingly become victims of violent crime. Grief is a feeling […]
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Black homeschoolers speak on new education guidelines in Florida
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Parents, students and educators are appalled at Florida’s new education standard regarding the teaching of Black history in public schools. In the updated standard, it noted that middle school lessons must include “how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” The […]
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Reginald F. Lewis Museum exhibit highlights Afro-futurism movement
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Reginald F. Lewis Museum currently has their “Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined” exhibit on display. The multi-medium art display is highlighting the idea of Afro-futurism and the many pioneers who have helped shape the ever growing subculture. Afro-futurism is dynamic and isn’t easily defined; however, its inability to […]
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Lake Arbor Jazz Festival returns for thirteenth year
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Prince George’s Cultural Art Foundation (PGCAF) held the 13th annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival from July 12-16. The multi-day series of events included festivities at multiple venues and a wide range of activities for this year’s attendees. The festival was filled with much more than great jazz […]
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Meet Tonee Lawson, founder of local STEM program: TheBe. Org
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Tonee Lawson is the founder and executive director of TheBe. Org, a local nonprofit organization that focuses on encouraging and nurturing youth to live above their socially-imposed limitations to develop their character, talents and leadership skills allowing them to go beyond a dream and achieve remarkable excellence. TheBe. […]
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority announces seven new honorary members
The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (DST) are holding their 56th National Convention, July 18-23 in Indianapolis, Ind. On the second day of the conference, the newest honorary members were announced. Seven Black women of high-level positions and trail-blazing legacies joined the 110-year-old sorority. The newly inducted members include Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Supreme […]