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How parents can prepare children for testing season in the classroom

by Special to the AFROMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023

By Amaka Watson, Houston Defender Standardized testing plays an important role in America’s public schools. These tests provide a yardstick for teachers to evaluate the performance of schools and their […]

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Capturing the essence of Jill Scott’s ‘Words and Sounds Vol. 1’ Anniversary Tour

by Special to the AFROMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023

By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO As a photojournalist, I’ve had the privilege of documenting numerous musical performances throughout my career, but none have been as soul-stirring and electrifying […]

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Commentary: Collaboration breeds success through a culture of opportunity and innovation in Baltimore City Public Schools

by Special to the AFROMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023

By Kyair Butts, Special to the AFRO Imagine a world where the best of the best shared their insights with others without ego, red tape or hoops to jump through. […]

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Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87

by Special to the AFROMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, an unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to […]

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AFRO News CEO named JHU School of Education commencement speaker

by Special to the AFROMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

By Abel Communications Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper to address this year’s graduates, nearly 50 years to the day after receiving her master’s degree  The AFRO, the oldest Black-owned business in […]

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Baltimore couple speaks on importance of handing down spirit of philanthropy for HBCU’s and Black institutions

by Special to the AFROMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

By Baltimore Community Foundation “Ours is a very Baltimore story,” says Kaliq Hunter Simms, an educational consultant and incoming president of Sisters Academy in Baltimore. Kaliq grew up in a […]

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Commentary: The time is now to recognize the Black men and women of World War II

by Special to the AFROMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

By Dante R. Brizill, Special to the AFRO As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, it is fitting to remember the ever-vanishing WWII generation. The sense of urgency calls out […]

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Summer 2023 is coming- ready or not

by Special to the AFROMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

By Maxine J. Wood, Ed.D, Special to the AFRO Winter in the Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. areas in 2022–2023 was moderately kind, with no real extreme weather challenges. Spring entered […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Beyond the Natural Foundation Offers Summer Camp to Teach Baltimore Youth Positive Self-Expression Through Music While Reducing Summer Learning Loss

by Special to the AFROMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023
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Baltimore native serves aboard forward-deployed Navy warship in Japan

by Special to the AFROMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerry Jimenez, Navy Office of Community Outreach YOKOSUKA, Japan – Seaman Christopher Gaines, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, serves in Japan aboard a forward-deployed […]

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Washington Informer’s Denise Barnes recognized as Innovator of the Year in sales, marketing

by Special to the AFROMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

By Lindsey Estes, Local Media Association Denise Barnes, publisher of The Washington Informer, has been named the Sales and Marketing Innovator of the Year by Local Media Association for consistently […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Calling All Young Performers! Talent Showcase

by Special to the AFROMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Are you a young person with a talent to share? The Be You Youth Talent Showcase is looking for you! The event will be held at 2710 E. Hoffman Street […]

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