By AFRO Staff On Nov. 22 the Kappa Silhouettes held their annual toy drive. For more than a decade the Silhouettes have been a driving force behind the Christmas cheer experienced by families across Baltimore City. Over 100 toys donated by those in attendance. From dolls to art sets and learning games and small keyboards, […]
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How to Support the AFRO This Holiday Season
Give the gift of local news Founded almost 130 years ago, the AFRO American Newspapers (AFRO) provides readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found and thanks to readers like you, We’re Still here! Our staff have worked hard over the past several months – our work speaks for itself: This past […]
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Merry Christmas From the AFRO
The AFRO’s Mrs. Santa and her Elves celebrated another successful holiday season! The AFRO collected various donations of toys, bikes, and monetary gifts to be distributed to good little boys and girls across the state. We couldn’t have done it without patrons like you. Thank you. (Photo by Marquis Perry)
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It’s Always Christmas at the AFRO
It’s barely past Christmas 2013 and the AFRO’s Mrs. Santa is already making a list and recruiting elves because making holiday fun for children is her specialty. And she has lots of help. “People are always looking for ways to give,” said Diane Hocker, also known as Mrs. Santa. “They contact us before we even […]