By Ericka Alston BuckSpecial to the AFRO The Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) is making a grand return to Charm City Feb. 15-17 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The “Welcome Back to Baltimore” reception took place on Jan. 16 with a remarkable turnout, despite adverse weather conditions. The organization last held their conference […]
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Lamar Jackson and Ravens pull away in the second half to beat Texans 34-10 and reach AFC title game
By Noah TristerAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson had already done plenty of running by the time he reached the end zone in the fourth quarter. Apparently, he still had quite a bit of energy, leaping past the photographers and disappearing into the tunnel in a celebration that seemed cathartic for the All-Pro […]
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BHCLA launches year of programming with evening of culture at Baltimore’s Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center
By Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO The Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts (BHCLA) at Johns Hopkins University set the stage for an extraordinary year of programming with a vibrant celebration of Black culture at the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center on Jan. 12. The event, hosted at the heart of […]
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, local civil and human rights activists to be honored at 36th MLK Jr. Awards
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com On Jan.11 the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards program will be held at the Casino Live Hotel Ballroom, located at 7002 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, Md. The event will honor trailblazing activists from the Baltimore community for their service and unwavering commitment to the upliftment of […]
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Celebrating artistry: Baltimore welcomes home Rashad Corey, assistant costume designer for “The Color Purple”
By Ericka Alston BuckSpecial to the AFRO The enchanting evening of Dec. 23, saw The Senator Theatre in Baltimore come alive with vibrant hues of purple, marking an exclusive private screening of “The Color Purple.” The event doubled as a celebration for Baltimore native and assistant costume designer Rashad Corey, who returned to his hometown […]
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Nine-year old conductor, Carter Roberson, leads Baltimore Symphony Orchestra during 2023 Holiday Spectacular
By AFRO Staff Carter Roberson made his debut as a guest conductor with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 23. The nine- year-old led the group of talented musicians in a selection of “Sleigh Ride” as part of the organization’s Holiday Spectacular. “I felt swell,” said Roberson. “I felt really good up there because I […]
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Lamar Jackson’s perfect passer rating helps Ravens rout Dolphins 56-19 to clinch top seed in AFC
By Noah Trister AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — In what may have been his final bid for the MVP award, Lamar Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns, finishing with a perfect passer rating and helping the Baltimore Ravens clinch the top seed in the AFC with a 56-19 rout of the Miami […]
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The Walters Art Museum opens new exhibit displaying 1,750 years of Ethiopian art
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The Walters Art Museum opened their latest art exhibit “Ethiopia at the Crossroads” to the public on Dec. 3. The exhibit has 1,750 years worth of Ethiopian art, antiques and artifacts that display the African nation’s rich history from a cultural, artistic and religious standpoint. Home of more than 220 […]
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AFRO publisher participates in panel on ‘cultivating a vibrant and winning workplace culture’
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Towson University’s Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute hosted a free workshop entitled “Cultivating a Vibrant and Winning Workplace Culture” on Dec. 6 for professionals who have an impact on their workplace’s culture. Executive Director Erin Moran led a panel discussion with Julie East, vice president of talent and human […]
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Black Mental Health Alliance marks 40 years with Dr. Maxie T. Collier Awards Ceremony and Anniversary Gala
By Aria Brent AFRO Staffabrent@afro.com On Dec.1 Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) welcomed members of the Baltimore community to the World Trade Center for the Dr. Maxie Collier Awards Ceremony and 40th Anniversary Gala. Mental health coach, Jay Barnett, Ph.D was the keynote speaker and this year’s theme for the event was “honoring our past, […]
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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 […]