By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Coppin State and Morgan State University basketball teams may not have ended their seasons the way they desired, but nonetheless have quite a bit to boast in after enduring a 2020-21 season that has transpired under unusual circumstances. The Eagles, led by fourth-year coach and University of […]
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Archaeological project uncovers hidden gems of Black history
Discovery of the 1856 and 1818 foundations of the Historic First Baptist Church of Nassau Street (far right); Rev. Reginald Davis (bottom left), pastor of First Baptist Church; The First Baptist Church Building on Nassau Street (top right). (Photos/Let Freedom Ring Foundation and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) Discovery of the 1856 and 1818 foundations of […]
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MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr. shares story of prostate cancer survivorship
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles icon Cal Ripken Jr. recently announced his full recovery from prostate cancer. (Ripken Baseball Academy) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Many sports fans know Cal Ripken Jr. as the “iron man” of baseball, an esteemed shortstop Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles icon, but […]
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Former Wizards coach hired as Gaston College athletic director
Former Wizards coach Gene Banks has been hired as the athletic director of Gaston College. (Courtesy Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Basketball legend and former Wizards coach (2009-2012) Gene Banks has been hired as the athletic director of Gaston College (GC), a community college in Dallas, N.C., that is reestablishing its athletic […]
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Ravens obliterate Bengals, punch ticket to the playoffs
The Ravens defeated in the Bengals on Jan. 3, walking away with an incredible 38-3 win. They’ll head to Nashville for their first-round postseason matchup against the Titans on Jan. 10 at 1:05 p.m. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Just a few weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens’ future seemed uncertain. […]
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Ravens prevail over Giants, close in on playoff bid
The Baltimore Ravens will need to win their last game of the season in order to secure their playoff spot. Next up, the team will head to Paul Brown Stadium to square off with the Cincinnati Bengals for the regular-season finale. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens have […]
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Ravens inch closer to a playoff spot with win over Jaguars
With the win against the Jaguars, the Ravens still hold a No. 3 ranking in the AFC North. Next, the Ravens return to their backyard to face off with the Giants on Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In one of their […]
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Lamar Jackson keeps Ravens in playoff picture
The Baltimore Ravens’ win over the Cleveland Browns brings the team closer to sealing a wild-card spot in the postseason. In Week 15, the Ravens face the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO An exhilarating back-and-forth Week 14 exchange […]