Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s playmaking ability in the pocket posed the biggest problem for the Broncos as he proved he could use his arm to overcome a top-tier defense, mirroring numerous performances during his MVP campaign. (AP Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens were presented with one of its most formidable […]
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Afro Charities receives $535K grant to fund archive digitization efforts
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO To better fulfill its mission of managing the AFRO’s extensive archives and making the collection accessible to the public, Afro Charities, was awarded $535,000 as part of Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall philanthropic initiative. The grant, which was issued in July, will support the digitization of […]
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McElderry apartments grand opening; Somerset II groundbreaking
The opening of one apartment building and groundbreaking of the other are two major segments of the Perkins Somerset Oldtown (PSO) revitalization project as part of the HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman was joined by leaders from […]
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Baltimore Iotas ‘party with a purpose’ for founder’s day
The local alumni chapters of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Alpha Omega and Gamma Omicron Omega, came together on Sept. 18 to raise money for a cause and celebrate the organizations 58th anniversary, which came the following day. (Photo by Lukey Lenz) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Local chapters of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, […]
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City Schools require COVID-19 vaccine for high school athletes ahead of winter sports season
MERVO Coach Deron Harding, center, is approaching his fifth season as the head of Mervo’s boys basketball program. Harding received both doses of the COVID vaccine in February but understands why some players are hesitant to get vaccinated. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Baltimore City Public Schools has announced that it […]
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Lamar Jackson rallies Ravens to 36-35 comeback win over Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sept. 19, in Baltimore. Next, Baltimore will square off against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO What a […]
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Ravens drop first season opener since 2015
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) forces a fumble by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during overtime in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens came up short in their Monday Night Football season opener […]
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Ravens make NFL preseason history, Dobbins out for season
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) celebrating his touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens couldn’t have culminated the preseason any better. After demolishing the Washington […]
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Local NFL Alumni join national campaign encouraging COVID-19 vaccination
NFL Alumni in Baltimore and across the country are supporting COVID-19 vaccination efforts. At a recent event with LifeBridge Health at the Center for Urban Families, an attendee submits her name for a chance to win a prize. By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO NFL Alumni Health has partnered with the Centers for Disease […]
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Mother confesses to murdering her two young children in Southwest Baltimore
Twenty-eight year old Jameria Hall confessed to the murder of her two young children, 6-year-old Da’Neria Thomas and her brother 8-year-old Davin Thomas, less than a day after the children’s decomposing bodies were found at Coventry Manor Apartments in Southwest Baltimore. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Tragedy has struck the city […]
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NCAA decision ushers in a new era for collegiate sports
Loyola University-Maryland basketball coach Tavaras Hardy. (Stockton Photo/Loyola Athletics) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO It’s official. Collegiate athletes are now permitted to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness. On June 30, governance bodies in all three NCAA divisions adopted a uniform interim policy suspending restrictions on NCAA name, image […]
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Ravens re-sign Kenji Bahar, win 18th consecutive preseason game in opener against Saints
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Aug. 14. in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens are entering the 2021 season with a chip on their shoulder. The team has re-signed […]