by Aziah Siid The Florida Department of Education officially launched its 2023 Black History Month Student and Educator Contests with the theme of celebrating the achievements of African American Floridians. In the same breath, they’ve rejected the College Board’s AP African American course for high school students. On Jan. 19, news broke that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ […]
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Posted inNational News
All hail the King: a look through the AFRO Archives
By AFRO Staff Though Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. only had 39 years on Earth, he knew how to maximize the potential of each day. AFRO Archives detail his movements across the country, trading from city to city preaching the gospel and equality for all. Though his civil rights work and leadership in the faith […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Black men making a difference as mentors to young male students
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO When Terrell Arrington was trying to steer an academic path through Prince George’s Community College in 2009, the instructor whose guidance he valued most was Brian Hamlin, he said. Hamlin, known to the young men he mentors as “Heat,” was able to get the nearly seven-foot-tall 19 year […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Brown, first Black attorney general, targets disparities, bias in Maryland
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Anthony Brown, a seasoned veteran of national and state politics who was sworn in as the state’s first Black attorney general Jan. 3 in Annapolis, says he will tackle racial and economic disparities as the state’s 47th attorney general. “Maryland reflects where America is going,” he said, taking […]
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Breaking the School-to-Prison Cycle of Kids with Disabilities
By Aziah Siid, Word in Black Whether it’s autism or dyslexia, emotional disturbances, or a hearing impairment, it’s easy for students with disabilities to get lost in the classroom. As a result, they might behave in ways their teachers and peers don’t understand — and their teacher may lack the training, or empathy, to meet their […]
Posted inReligion
AFRO Agent of Change: Master Hilton Rawls III inspires the masses with his spirit
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Just in case you haven’t heard, there is a new preacher on the circuit, who has earned the respect of fellow clergy from around the country. A third-generation preacher, Master Hilton Rawls III, has been seated at the table amongst renowned messengers of our time. With some skill […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Alpha Phi Alpha men of Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter hold 48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast
The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter and the Alpha Foundation of Howard County recently held the 48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast in honor of the late civil rights leader. The event was held at Martin’s West on Jan. 8, and featured remarks from Gov.-Elect Wes Moore, […]
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Thema Bryant, president of the American Psychological Association, wants psychologists to become more culturally competent
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Psychology hasn’t always been available to communities of color, especially Black people. Dr. Thema Bryant wants that to change. Elected president of the American Psychological Association for 2023, her vision is to expand access to psychological care for all people. According to information released by the APA, Bryant’s […]
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Keeping the movement alive: how the Black church continues to make social change
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO “The church must stand at the forefront of the struggle,” said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in a 1957 address to a group of 300 ministers. More than a place of worship, the Black church is the sacred infrastructure of the Black community. Now, more than ever, […]
Posted inBUSINESS
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: six organizations with a social justice mission
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The age-old adage tells us to put our money where our mouth is. Rather than spend money with businesses that are just looking to turn a profit, civil rights activists and other social change agents say it’s critical that consumers look to fund nonprofits and companies that are […]
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Keith Davis Jr. freed, new Baltimore City State’s Attorney drops all charges
By AFRO Staff Keith Davis Jr. is finally a free man. Today, newly sworn-in Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced that he has dismissed all pending charges against Keith Davis Jr. Davis was shot by police in a West Baltimore garage in June 2015 after being chased by officers who accused him of a […]
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AFRO Agent of Change: how entrepreneur Matthew Reeds is improving health literacy in the Black community
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO During his senior year as an undergraduate at Morgan State University, Matthew Reeds began laying the groundwork for a nonprofit organization. It was 2017, and his mission was to address what he described as “insufficient government and healthcare services in Baltimore.” Reeds had seen his sister and […]
