Gaynelle Henderson is the second-generation owner of Henderson Tours, a trailblazer among African-Americans in the travel industry. Her late parents, Jacob and Freddye Henderson, were visionaries who founded the agency […]
Author Archives: Special to the AFRO
Inner Harbor Book Festival to Draw Literary Lovers
The Baltimore Book Festival is the ultimate celebration of the written word, and what separates this festival, scheduled for Sept. 23 to 25 in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, is its accessibility—the […]
Eugene Grant Wins Record Fourth Term in Seat Pleasant
Eugene Grant is the mayor of Seat Pleasant. (Courtesy Photo) Though Eugene Grant spent his previous term fighting with the Seat Pleasant City Council over a wide variety of issues […]
Blacks Still Question Hillary Clinton’s Potential to Lead
Despite presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s frigid reception among Black voters, the battle is anything but a sure thing for his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. As we approach the election many […]
Take the High Road On Construction in Baltimore
Today’s construction industry is two-faced. Mark Coles (Courtesy Photo) One model in construction combines jobs, high-quality training, and education to put workers on a career path with sustainable wages and […]
Sioux Tribe Engaged in Sacred Environmental Battle
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North Dakota are reportedly engaged in a legal environmental and sacred battle against Dakota Access, a subsidiary of Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners, the US […]
Baltimore Voter Registration Efforts Get an ‘F’
Current voter registration efforts in the city are at anemic levels, according to a veteran, respected civic activist. Marvin “Doc” Cheatham, former Baltimore City NAACP President and current President of […]
Family of Korryn Gaines Disappointed in Lack of Charges Against Officers
Lawyers for Korryn Gaines’ family confirmed that the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office will not file charges against the officers involved in the death of 23-year-old Korryn Gaines. Rhanda Dormeus, […]
D.C. Police Face Staffing Crisis
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) introduced emergency legislation on Sept. 16 that would shift eligibility requirements for police recruits and veterans hoping to minimize a police department staffing crisis. Many […]
Murdered Morgan State Student Remembered; Suspect Still At Large
On Sept. 20 the Baltimore Police Department canvassed the area of Loch Raven Blvd after a Morgan Student University student was stabbed to death the previous night. The incident happened […]
E.R. Shipp, Prize Winning Author, on Baltimore, Journalism and Community
Pulitzer prize winning journalist and Morgan State University Professor, E.R Shipp on Sept.19 , spoke at community organization Strong City Baltimore’s 29th Street Community Center as part of the Gertrude […]
D.C. Safe Surrender Program Provides a Second Chance
District residents with outstanding warrants now have an opportunity to surrender to resolve their problem. The DC Safe Surrender program encourages all who are wanted for non-violent felonies or misdemeanors […]