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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PRESS ROOM: Crystal Berger, Tiffany Hawkins, Keisha McClain and Angela Wells-Sims to headline Associated Black Charities Women On The Move event
Baltimore, MD – Associated Black Charities (ABC) is excited to announce the much-anticipated Women On The Move event, focusing on empowering Black women through investment strategies. This annual empowerment and networking event, presented by Bank of America, will take place on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro […]
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Join us for “This is Our War: A Salute to Our Veterans” event at Reginald Lewis Museum
We’re excited to invite you to “This is Our War: A Salute to Our Veterans” event, where we come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 7 2023🕕 Time: 11:30📍 Location: Reginald Lewis Museum Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of gratitude, music, […]
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Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving Dinner to take place at Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Cynthia Brooks is a woman not easily shaken by a challenge, she takes after her mother, the fearless activist and former Baltimore City Councilwoman, Beatrice “Bea” Gaddy. For the last 21 years Brooks has run the Bea Gaddy Family Center’s Thanksgiving Dinner for the homeless, offering a chance for […]
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Baltimore native and entrepreneur Pinky Cole selected as Women of Excellence’s keynote speaker
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Executive Alliance is set to host its annual Women of Excellence event on Oct. 26 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The event, open to the public, assembles local women professionals and executives to network and celebrate one another. Pinky Cole, Baltimore native and founder of Slutty Vegan, will be the […]
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Baltimore Rhythm Festival set to return Sept. 9
By Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO It’s back and bringing peace through music! The Baltimore Rhythm Festival is an end of summer international healing musical event held in Greenmount West. The Outdoor festival features free performances by local and international artists, free music, workshops and a large vendor marketplace. This year, the beats will […]
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Review: We had a time at the Baltimore MET Gala!
By Ericka Alston Buck If you live in the region and have been void of opportunities to dress up in your most creative, over-the-top artistic expression; while connecting with visual artists with absolute masterpieces on display; while devouring some of the best culinary art, prepared by our top Black chefs; with an opportunity to give […]
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Residents propose new Charm City Circulator ‘Brown Route’ to address neglected Black communities
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com And Khira MooreAFRO Intern The Charm City Circulator has four routes and makes over 100 stops a day, taking tourists and Baltimore residents through the heart of downtown and some of the city’s greatest landmarks. It offers a free alternative for those who don’t have access to private transportation or […]
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AFRO names 13 local funeral directors ‘Unsung Heroes’ for vital service during COVID-19 pandemic
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com The AFRO took time to honor the “Unsung Heroes” of the COVID-19 pandemic at Valley Mansion by Martin’s on Aug. 6. The media company commended morticians for the critical and often under recognized role they played in helping families navigate the loss of a loved one during a […]
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CLLCTIVLY honors five Baltimore residents as ‘changemakers’
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Baltimore-based CLLCTIVLY is set to honor five community leaders during its annual Changemaker Awards on Aug. 4. The ceremony is a part of the organization’s larger CLLCTIVGIVE campaign, a 24-hour fundraiser for local Black-led social change nonprofits. The Changemaker awardees include, Darlene Cain, president and founder of Mothers on the […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: March Funeral Homes upholds legacy of top-notch service and care
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com What was once a small funeral parlor inside of a Baltimore home is now a family-owned funeral business empire with several branches spanning the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. In 1957, William Carrington March and his wife, Julia Roberta March, took a chance and opened March Funeral Homes on the main floor […]