The National Black Public Relations Society and the D.C. Chapter of Black Journalists will host a “So You Think You Can Pitch” event June 16 at Agency Chief, 1800 Massachusetts Avenue NW from 6:30 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m. Participants can learn tips and tricks for pitching media across different platforms. Panelists will include Jarvis […]
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
Beta Omega Social Service Father’s Day Jazz Brunch
Nonprofit organization Beta Omega Social Services will hold its Annual Father’s Day Jazz Brunch June 19 at the Kellogg Conference Center on Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE, from noon to 3 p.m. Tony Richards from WHUR will host the event. Entertainment will be provided by Phaze II. Tickets cost $60 for adults and $12 […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Celebrities-Fit Fathers Day Celebration
On Father’s Day, June 19, at 10 a.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center, 8525 Fenton Street, workout with celebrity trainers Michelangelo Bance (Fitness Gratitude) and Tiffani Jenkins (Game Changer Development), Fit Fathers founder Kimatni D. Rawlins, the Baltimore Ravens’ Kyle Arrington and 12-year-old fitness guru Jodi Evans who will lead the youth exercise activities. Enjoy games, […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum Showcases Baltimore’s Civil Rights History
Lillie Carroll Jackson The Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum reopened on June 11, after being closed for twenty years. The newly renovated museum, which is six minutes away from Penn- North where the April uprising took place after the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, is a showcase for African American civil rights […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
‘Hamilton’ Wins 11 Tonys but Fails to Break Record
The cast of “Hamilton,” winners of the 2016 award for best musical, perform at the Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) NEW YORK (AP) — “Hamilton,” the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, won the 2016 Tony Award for best new musical, capping […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
50 Years Later, Paper Apologizes for Ignoring Ali’s New Name
In this Feb. 28, 1966 file photo, Muhammad Ali listens to Elijah Muhammad as he speaks to other black Muslims in Chicago. Two days after the 1964 fight with Sonny Liston, Cassius Clay announced he was a member of the Nation of Islam and was changing his name to Cassius X. He would later become […]
Posted inBaltimore News
CSX: Freight Train Derails in Baltimore Tunnel; No Injuries
BALTIMORE (AP) — Authorities say it appears that a mechanical problem caused a freight train derailment in a tunnel in Baltimore, but the specific cause is under investigation. CSX spokesman Rob Doolittle said at least 13 cars derailed early Monday in the Howard Street tunnel, but there were no injuries or hazards to the public. […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Monday, June 13.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u We’ll discuss national politics, with a focus on the unfortunate politics connected to the tragic massacre of 49 people in Orlando, Florida over the weekend, with political commentators Catalina Byrd and Sean Breeze. Plus, a report on the burgeoning backlog of Maryland psychiatric patients in Maryland’s prison and jail […]
Posted inLieutenant Rutherford's Announcements
Public Schedule for Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford for Tuesday, June 14, 2016
For immediate release: June 13, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Public Schedule for Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford’s public schedule for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 includes the following: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:00 AM: Lt. Governor Rutherford to chair the […]
Posted inGovernor Hogan's Announcements
Governor Larry Hogan to Visit Baltimore City
For immediate release: June 13, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Governor Larry Hogan to Visit Baltimore City ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan will visit Baltimore City on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. During this trip, he will meet with local elected officials, tour local businesses, and talk with constituents. The governor’s public schedule is as follows: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:45 AM: Governor Hogan to visit Maryland Stadium […]
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments
For Immediate Release: June 13, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Governor Larry Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments Fills Vacancies on the Circuit Court and District Court for Frederick County ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointments of Magistrate Richard Sandy to the Circuit Court for Frederick County and Dino Flores, Jr. to the District […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller to Speak at Federation of Tax Administrators Annual Meeting
Comptroller to Speak at Federation of Tax Administrators Annual Meeting Franchot to Discuss Unique Aspects of his Agency WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will provide opening remarks at the Federation of Tax Administrators Annual Meeting in Annapolis this morning. Franchot will discuss how and why his agency is unique among other Comptroller offices […]
