The AFRO High Tea honored four women for their contributions to political and community service, including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, and former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt.
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AFRO Event Photo Galleries
Continue to check back for more photos Unsung Heroes, October 23, 2025 Credit: Brandon Pierce, Digital Strategist Credit: AFRO Photo /Alexis Taylor A Salute to Veterans, November 14, 2024 Credit: AFRO Photo / James Fields Unsung Heroes, Honoring 911 Dispatchers, October 24, 2024 In June, the St. James Episcopal Church celebrated its 200th anniversary in Baltimore. They […]
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AFRO Tea set for return to nation’s capital – See Pictures
The AFRO will host its annual D.C. High Tea on September 7, 2024, honoring Angela Alsobrooks, Eleanour Holmes Norton, Cora Masters Barry, and Sharon Pratt for their significant contributions to the Black community.
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Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future
The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
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Black business leaders and entrepreneurs gather for AFRO News’ fourth Black business Matters Expo
The AFRO American Newspapers hosted the fourth Black Business Matters Expo, featuring master classes, a “Sip and Say” on the terrace level, and a panel discussion with business leaders discussing the importance of diversity in the MBE space.
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Replay available: The AFRO returns with fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo to celebrate and uplift small Black-owned businesses, featuring workshops, musical performances, and interviews with industry experts and emerging entrepreneurs.
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Hundreds attend AFRO High Tea in honor of Divine Nine organizations
AFRO American Newspapers honored the work of the Divine Nine Black Greek letter organizations at its 2024 High Tea, with elected officials, members, and supporters of the organization in attendance to celebrate the impact of BGLOs on the Baltimore area.
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NNPA highlights the rich civil rights history between Black and Jewish communities during Mid-Winter Training Conference
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) held their Mid-Winter Training Conference Jan. 24-27 at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where they hosted representatives of the 250 Black-owned newspapers and media companies of their membership. The theme for this conference was “Empowering in 2024: The Black […]
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AFRO News at Noon(ish) Mondays
Join the AFRO’s Editorial Team weekly on Mondays at Noon(ish) as they discuss highlights from the weekend and the week’s top stories – view videos here on Facebook and below on YouTube!
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Get on the BOXX Thursdays at Noon
View all of the Chicken Boxx episodes here! The Chicken Boxx is hosted by our multigenerational AFRO team: Kevin MPECKABLE Peck (Generation X), VP of Technology & Marketing, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper (Boomer Millennial), Publisher & CEO & Courtney Alexander (Millennial), Digital Marketing Editor Viewers enjoy discussions on current events, challenges, and common cliches with […]
