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‘America, what will you do now?’: NCNW president calls for new level of activism in 2026  

NCNW CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley calls for faith community to stand up for justice, voting rights, […]


Associated Black Charities to continue community conversations, centering resident voices in 2026  

Associated Black Charities (ABC) will continue their Community Convos in the Hamilton community on Jan. […]


Black students are the fastest growing group of college applicants

Black students are the fastest-growing group of college applicants in the U.S., with applications rising […]


Enoch Pratt to highlight work of Angela Flournoy at 38th Annual Booklover’s Breakfast

Enoch Pratt Free Library will host its sold-out 38th Annual Booklovers’ Breakfast featuring award-winning novelist […]


Historic $50,000 down payment assistance initiative helps faculty and alumni put down roots in West Baltimore’s historic Black neighborhoods.

Coppin State University’s Live Near the Nest program is making Maryland history by offering $50,000 […]


Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission issues final report with 84 recommendations

By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) has released […]


Opinion: ‘You will see me’: A Black woman CEO’s declaration

By Chrissy M. Thornton I have spent my career learning how to lead with vision, […]


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