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 […]
Author Archives: Special to the AFRO
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Capturing the essence of Jill Scott’s ‘Words and Sounds Vol. 1’ Anniversary Tour
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 […]
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Collaboration breeds success through a culture of opportunity and innovation in Baltimore City Public Schools
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. […]
Posted inNational Sports
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
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 […]
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO News CEO named JHU School of Education commencement speaker
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 […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore couple speaks on importance of handing down spirit of philanthropy for HBCU’s and Black institutions
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 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 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
Baltimore native serves aboard forward-deployed Navy warship in Japan
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 […]
Posted inNational News
Washington Informer’s Denise Barnes recognized as Innovator of the Year in sales, marketing
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 […]
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Calling All Young Performers! Talent Showcase
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 […]