By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO M&T Bank Stadium’s The Trust club hosted Roca Baltimore’s “Night of Elegance” on June 26 to celebrate 20 young men for their growth and commitment to the program. The event’s black-tie dress code was inspired by a program member’s confession that he had never worn a suit. “He didn’t […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Terri Freeman, president of Reginald F. Lewis Museum, speaks on upcoming retirement
Terri Freeman, president and executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, gave an exclusive interview to the AFRO regarding her upcoming retirement.
Posted inMaryland News
Julian Jones wins primary race for Baltimore County executive
Julian Jones celebrated his victory in the primary election for Baltimore County executive in Towson on June 23 alongside U.S. Congressmen Kweisi Mfume and Johnny Olszewski.
Posted inNational News
Family of Jelani Day seeks answers five years after his mysterious death
By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO On June 15, family and friends of Jelani Day will remember his life – the aspiring doctor would have turned 30 this year – even as they continue to shine light on his death. Five years after Day went missing in August 2021, questions remain around the circumstances of […]
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Afro Charities hosts ‘Dreams in Bloom’ fundraiser
Afro Charities recently hosted the “Dreams in Bloom” fundraiser to support their work in caring for and curating the AFRO Archives.
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Baltimore County NAACP delivers civil rights address
By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO The NAACP Baltimore County branch hosted the “State of Civil Rights Address,” delivered by President Roland Patterson Jr. at St. Stephen AME Church in Essex on May 30. Issues within the Black community, including excessive force, redistricting and an increase in traffic stops were discussed. On Feb. 16, Samuel […]
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The Ebony Canal’ tour stops at Morgan State University
Wellpoint and Nadia Care hosted a screening of “The Ebony Canal: A Story of Black Infant Health” at Morgan State University on May 8. The documentary, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Emmai Alaquiva and narrated by Viola Davis, tells the story of four mothers navigating maternal health and, for some, first time motherhood. The film was inspired by Nina Simone’s song “Four Women.”
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Coppin State University Ball hosts ‘powerful’ night of Black excellence
By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO Coppin State University (CSU) hosted its annual ball, “An Ode to Black Excellence,” on May 2 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, celebrating 126 years of nurturing potential and transforming lives. Each year, the ball serves as a time to honor the past, while also drumming up financial support for […]
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Morgan State’s Delta Sigma Theta chapter marks 100 years of sisterhood and service
Morgan State University’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Gamma Chapter celebrated 100 years with its Centennial Gala on April 25 at Student Center Ballrooms. Honorary speakers included Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO-American Newspaper; Rosie Allen-Herring, first vice president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and Thelma Daley, 16th national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Posted inMaryland News
First Lady Dawn Moore hosts third annual ‘A Woman’s Work’ brunch
Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore and the Foundation of the Preservation of Government House hosted the third annual “A Woman’s Work” Women’s Economic Empowerment Brunch on April 18 at the Government House. Attendees included co-founder of Black Entertainment Network (BET) Sheila Johnson, Wanda Durant and Angel Webb Reese.
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NCBW 100 Baltimore Chapter hosts third annual Pearls with a Purpose event
The Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. hosted its third annual Pearls with a Purpose Deluxe Bull Roast Day Party on April 12 at Martin’s West, with a record 1,200 attendees. Members of Baltimore’s Divine Nine and representatives from Morgan State University’s School of Social Work were present in support of the organization’s mission.
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Funeral home founder Al Wylie celebrates his 80th birthday with street renaming ceremony
Community members gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of funeral home founder Al P. Wylie on April 10 at Wylie Funeral Homes. Wylie received personal certificates from Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and Baltimore City Police Department Western District’s Major Natalia Preston and a street was renamed in his honor.
