Nearly 1,200 guests gathered in Baltimore for the AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea, celebrating Black excellence and honoring women leaders across corporate, nonprofit and civic spaces. The annual sold-out event highlighted the achievements of Black women in executive roles while fostering community, tradition and intergenerational connection.
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Baltimore AFRO Tea Pictures and Videos
April 25, 2026 Event Photograph Gallery for the Mayor of Baltimore City from the Tea Photo credit: JJ McQueen Thank you Sparkle & Shine Creations! 360 Photo Booth – Activation 1:https://gallery.phtbth-upload.com/public/c7d4af6e-232a-4ddf-9ca0-9fb46def4321?&uid=1be40e2994b8921ab7fff303602c925b Mirror Photo Booth Experience:https://gallery.phtbth-upload.com/public/81ba1850-0171-41cb-bbb0-85f9aecd7415?&uid=6750ba19185f6169d724698eee76d932 360 Photo Booth – Activation 2:https://gallery.phtbth-upload.com/public/126da6e1-d269-4256-bed6-a7a94b69e9c5?&uid=953c84f24488a58d67c435be21770a7f Thank you to our Hosts & Hostesses Saturday April 26, 2025 Sponsor Video Photo […]
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The AFRO’s Baltimore Tea returns with spotlight on women in the C-suite
The AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea will be held April 25 at Martin’s West from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each year the event serves as a time to celebrate the Black community and bring together the best of Baltimore. Shown here, 2025 attendees Jade Madden (left), Michelle Johnson and Dikesha Robinson.
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AFRO News honors ‘Unsung Heroes’ Department of Public Works in Baltimore
The AFRO celebrated their 3rd annual “Unsung Heroes” luncheon on Oct. 23, celebrating people from the Department of Public Works that have done so much for the Baltimore community.
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Diversity on tap: How Maryland wine and beer makers are shifting the industry
Two Black-owned Maryland companies, Noir Sunshine Wines and Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company, are reshaping the craft wine and beer industries by embracing innovation and community engagement.
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AFRO D.C. High Tea set to celebrate sisterhood, style and HBCU legacies
The AFRO will host their D.C. High Tea on Sept. 6 at Shiloh Baptist Church, located at 1500 9th Street NW in the nation’s capital.
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‘Trailblazer:’ Carol Moseley Braun reflects on legacy, loss and leadership during Enoch Pratt event
Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun reflected on her historic career, personal struggles, and lasting legacy during a June 30 conversation at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library, where she discussed her new memoir “Trailblazer.” Sharing lessons on resilience, faith, and public service, Moseley Braun offered an unfiltered look at the triumphs and pain behind her groundbreaking journey as the first Black woman in the U.S. Senate.
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Afro Charities set to host ‘Wildest Dreams’ fundraiser
Afro Charities will host its annual “Wildest Dreams” fundraiser on June 7 in Baltimore to support the preservation of the AFRO’s more than 130-year-old archival collection. The event reflects the organization’s ongoing work to honor Black legacy, expand public access to historical records and invest in community memory.
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AFRO High Tea returns to Baltimore
By AFRO Staff Nearly one thousand people attended the AFRO’s 2025 High Tea in Baltimore at Martin’s West on Saturday, April 26. In their fanciest tea attire, men and women of all walks of life joined with local leaders, legislators and members of the AFRO team to fellowship and network. “It was fabulous,” said Kara […]
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Afro Charities team breaks ground on permanent home for the AFRO Archives
The Upton Mansion, which will house the AFRO Archives, was officially broken ground on Feb. 28, with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, and AFRO Publisher and CEO, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, among others, in attendance.
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Afro Charities set to break ground on new home for AFRO Archives at historic Upton Mansion
Afro Charities is set to break ground on its $16-million redevelopment of the historic Upton Mansion in West Baltimore, which will serve as the headquarters for the AFRO and feature offices for Afro Charities, including a gallery space, recording studio, and green roof.
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The AFRO honors military men and women at annual Veterans Day luncheon
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor The AFRO honored members of the U.S. Air Force; U.S. Army; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Navy; U.S. Marine Corps and the Space Force inside of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland’s African American History and Culture on Nov. 14. The event served as a salute to Carroll A. […]