Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting a variety of events this month, including free health screenings, movie marathons, live concert performances, and more.
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Celebrating the impact of Black leading women in Baltimore
The 3rd Annual Black Leading Women Celebration honored the achievements and legacies of remarkable Black women, with honorees including Dana Carr, Nykidra Robinson, Sydney Johnson, Tyde-Courtney Edwards, Shelonda Stokes, Brittany Young, Dr. Aisha Austin, and Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew.
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Baltimore’s Caribbean Carnival: Celebrating 43 years of culture, community and color
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival is celebrating its 43rd anniversary with a grand parade, live performances, and authentic Caribbean cuisine, showcasing the vibrant colors and intricate designs of the Caribbean diaspora.
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Celebrating diversity and unity: Guide to Baltimore Pride 2024
Baltimore Pride Week 2024 will be celebrated from June 10-16 with a variety of events, including the Pride Parade, after-parties, brunches, and a closing party, to celebrate the rich history and dynamic future of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Register for AFRO Black Business Matters Free Virtual Expo 2024
The AFRO special section highlights the achievements and contributions of African Americans in various fields, including politics, business, arts, and sports.
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Explosives detonated to free Key Bridge from cargo ship
The Unified Command used small detonation charges to cut a large portion of the steel frame wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, allowing the ship to be refloated and moved by tugboats to the Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore.
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Coppin State hosts annual gala May 4
Coppin State University will host its annual gala on May 4 to celebrate its history and mission of transforming the lives of its current and former students and the West Baltimore community, while honoring individuals for their significant contributions to the community.
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Housing Authority of Baltimore City celebrates completion of phase one in Perkins, Somerset and Oldtown Transformation
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City and its partners will celebrate the completion of Phase One of the Perkins, Somerset and Oldtown Transformation (PSO) project, which includes 103 mixed income housing units and 48 units for former residents of Perkins public housing units.
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Thurgood Marshall Center Trust and Lewis Museum to celebrate 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board
The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture will host a commemorative event on April 24 to spotlight the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the attorney who argued the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case before the high court and later became the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court.
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Election candidates meet at Morgan State for exclusive Democratic debate
WBAL-TV 11 and Maryland Public Television hosted two Democratic candidate primary election debates at Morgan State University on April 17, featuring Mayor Brandon M. Scott, former Mayor Sheila Dixon, Thiru Vignarajah and Bob Wallace, who discussed the rise of juvenile crime, affordable housing, food deserts, and transportation.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com All listed events are free to the public. Teen Lab at Walters Art Museum Starting on April 4, Baltimore teens can hang out with friends, create art or do homework at the Walters Art Museum during Teen Lab. Every Thursday until April 25, youth ages 13 to 17 […]
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Ravens fall short against Chiefs, end season one game shy of the Super Bowl
By Cordell WoodlandSpecial to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens were the best team in the NFL all season, but that meant nothing when they fell 17-10 to the Kansas Chiefs in the 2023 AFC Championship game. “I’m proud of the season that they had,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told the media after the game. […]