Maryland has declared March 9 as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day to honor the legacy of the predominantly Black, all female sector of the Women Army Corp (WAC) who served during World War II.
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Posted inNational News
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet White House Press maverick Rodericka Applewhaite
By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.com Rodericka Applewhaite was selected to serve as the new director of Black media at the White House. She’s committed to ensuring equity for Black journalists. Although she’s only been in the position for about three months, the young director has championed inclusive efforts, creating new ways for the Black press […]
Posted inHBCU
Thurgood Marshall College Fund welcomes HBCU administrators to Capitol Hill for policy discussions
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is gearing up for the eighth Presidents and Chancellor’s HBCU Fly-In on Capitol Hill from March 6th to March 8th. This three day event is focused on bringing together HBCU administrators, members of congress and policy makers to discuss the issues that are directly […]
Posted inBaltimore Community
Pikesville High principal accused of racist and anti-Semitic comments
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com A social media post featuring an audio clip of what seems to be a high school administrator speaking ill of Black students, a Black faculty member and the Pikesville Jewish community was shared on Instagram. The audio clip was shared along with a photo of Pikesville High School principal Eric […]
Posted inHBCU
AFRO Spotlight: MSU Student proves that delayed is not denied
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Over a decade ago, Josh Stevens started his academic journey at Morgan State University (MSU). On Dec. 15, he received his bachelor’s of science in finance, officially becoming a Morgan State alumnus. Through financial hardships, family matters and even stage four cancer, Stevens never lost interest in finishing his degree […]
Posted in!Front Page National News
NNPA highlights the rich civil rights history between Black and Jewish communities during Mid-Winter Training Conference
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) held their Mid-Winter Training Conference Jan. 24-27 at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where they hosted representatives of the 250 Black-owned newspapers and media companies of their membership. The theme for this conference was “Empowering in 2024: The Black […]
Posted inHealth
Andrea Brown and the Black Mental Health Alliance discuss 2024 agenda
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.com For the last 40 years the Black Mental Health Alliance(BMHA) has been healing and helping the people of Baltimore. Trusted in the community, the organization routinely puts on culturally-relevant educational forums and offers referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and their communities. The organization has […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, local civil and human rights activists to be honored at 36th MLK Jr. Awards
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com On Jan.11 the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards program will be held at the Casino Live Hotel Ballroom, located at 7002 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, Md. The event will honor trailblazing activists from the Baltimore community for their service and unwavering commitment to the upliftment of […]
Posted inEducation
Local organization provides students with hands on experience in vocational and technical fields
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Carver Vocational Technical High School has been training their students to excel in both career and collegiate settings for nearly a century. Now, a local organization is helping the historic school further prepare their students for greatness. Requity, a non-profit organization rooted in promoting sustainable community development, is aimed at […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A time to honor: A look at the notable Black athletes, entertainers and leaders who died in 2023
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Many legendary members of the Black community were called home over the past 12 months of 2023. Although the year is nearly over, we continue to honor and remember those who paved the way for those to come in the future. From legendary athletes to iconic musicians, their legacies will […]
Posted inReligion
The Walters Art Museum opens new exhibit displaying 1,750 years of Ethiopian art
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The Walters Art Museum opened their latest art exhibit “Ethiopia at the Crossroads” to the public on Dec. 3. The exhibit has 1,750 years worth of Ethiopian art, antiques and artifacts that display the African nation’s rich history from a cultural, artistic and religious standpoint. Home of more than 220 […]
Posted inEvents
Black Mental Health Alliance marks 40 years with Dr. Maxie T. Collier Awards Ceremony and Anniversary Gala
By Aria Brent AFRO Staffabrent@afro.com On Dec.1 Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) welcomed members of the Baltimore community to the World Trade Center for the Dr. Maxie Collier Awards Ceremony and 40th Anniversary Gala. Mental health coach, Jay Barnett, Ph.D was the keynote speaker and this year’s theme for the event was “honoring our past, […]