Afro Charities recently hosted the “Dreams in Bloom” fundraiser to support their work in caring for and curating the AFRO Archives.
Author Archives: Kendra Bryant
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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.
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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.
Posted inBaltimore Events
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.
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosts GospelFest in honor of Richard Smallwood
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosted GospelFest on April 9 at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The 2026 installment of the event was a grand tribute to the late Richard Smallwood, the great gospel legend and composer that died Dec. 30, 2025. The concert was conducted by Jonathan Taylor Rush and featured performances by HBCU choirs. Guest artists included Maurette Brown Clark, Tabitha Brooks and Kymberli Joyeragin.
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Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosts town hall on preventing juvenile crime
The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosted a town hall on March 18 at Digital Harbor High School to discuss juvenile crime and the impact of local smoke shops in Baltimore. Panelists and community members advocated for a fight against the opening of these businesses, as well as providing local resources to attendees.
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Associated Black Charities hosts “Community Convos” session and film screening in honor of Cherry Hill
The Associated Black Charities and the Youth Resiliency Institute hosted a “Community Convos” session along with a screening of “Termite: A Baltimore Story” at MedStar Harbor Hospital Baum Auditorium in Cherry Hill on Feb. 19. Community members discussed their dreams for Cherry Hill, paid homage to lives lost and connected residents with free resources to improve literacy and health.
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Ashland Community Development Corporation debuts Baltimore Black Excellence Awards
The Ashland Community Development Corporation hosted its inaugural Black Excellence Awards honoring local community leaders at The Forum Caterers on Feb. 22. The ceremony was hosted by Randall Newsome of WMAR-2 News, with awards presented in athletics, business, religion, education, entertainment and public service.
