The AFRO Interns have been working hard this summer, covering a range of important topics and contributing to the publication’s mission of amplifying diverse voices and stories within the Black community.
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AFRO News to host Black Business Matters Expo 2024
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo 2024 on May 30, featuring a lineup of top-notch speakers and special performances, and is supported by sponsors including Chase, United Bank, TEDCO, United Way of Central Maryland, Giant, Security Plus Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank and Live Casino and Hotel.
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle says ‘thank you’ with inaugural Asante Celebration
By Ericka Alston Buck In the heart of Baltimore, a grassroots think tank organization known as Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) has been making waves, championing the rights of the Black community. Founded by a group of college friends, LBS has evolved from a small collective to a powerful force pushing for legislative changes […]
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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!
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 […]
‘Prison Bae’ Jeremy Meeks defies the odds, becomes Hollywood actor
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com It’s not every day one gets famous from their mugshot and then maintains the limelight, but that was the case for actor and model Jeremy Meeks. He attributed his success to “God’s plan,” which brought him from prison to Hollywood. “My whole life I heard I […]
Introducing ‘Pleasure Doing Business With You,’ the AFRO’s first podcast
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Shortly after joining the AFRO as the business writer in June, my supervisor and mentor, Dorothy Boulware, AFRO managing editor, asked me if I enjoyed listening to podcasts. I told her I loved them. Whether driving a long distance, studying for exams in […]
There’s always something new at the AFRO
#AFRONews@Noon #PleasureDoingBusinessWithYou #TheMooreReport #TheChickenBoxx By Rev. Dorothy Boulware AFRO Managing Editor Once again, the AFRO is doing something brand new; an entire week of firsts, as we launch a podcast, a Baltimore column, a text service and AFRO News@Noon all while celebrating the first anniversary of our highly successful live show, The Chicken Boxx. The […]

