By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO Carlton C. Douglass knew he was going to be a part of Aretha Franklin’s August 31 funeral immediately. “Almost the day that she passed away,” the Baltimore radio personality and owner of Carlton C. Douglass Funeral Service, PA, told the AFRO. “My role was to lead everyone into […]
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Kwame Alexander Credits Baltimore with Launching Writing Career
By Tilesha Brown, Special to the AFRO 22 years ago, New York Times Bestselling author, Kwame Alexander, started a publishing company in the basement of his mother’s home on St. Paul Street in North Central Baltimore. It was the early 90s, he was fresh out of college, and he was already cracking the code for how […]
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Local Attorney Turned Reality Host Helps Others Pursue Their Dreams
By Christina Sturdivant Sani, Special to the AFRO September is a big month for Andrea Hence Evans, an intellectual property attorney based in Prince George’s County, Maryland. With over 16 years of experience as a patent attorney, the full-time entrepreneur will make her debut on season two of PBS’s “Make48” reality television series while simultaneously releasing […]
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Black-Owned Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opening in Capitol Heights
By Brianna Rhodes, Special to the AFRO Mary and Main, a Black owned medical cannabis dispensary located in Capitol Heights is softly open for business before it officially opens it doors later this month. The dispensary, founded by Hope Wiseman, and her mother Dr. Octavia Simkins-Wiseman, offers patients the opportunity to receive an introduction to the […]
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Local Automotive Program Gives Students an Opportunity to Excel
By Akil Wilson, Special to the AFRO A District of Columbia program is educating residents from some of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods in one of today’s most in demand trades. The Excel Automotive Institute, located at 1235 Kenilworth Ave. NE, teaches the fundamentals of automotive technology in a classroom setting as well as a fully […]
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New Docu-Series Promotes DC’s Entrepreneurs
By Christina Sturdivant Sani, Special to the AFRO As Washington’s creative economy thrives, four D.C.-area natives want newcomers to know that the city was cool before #madeindc was a slogan branded on t-shirts and coffee mugs. For decades, people have been putting down roots in the District, and the fruits of their labor are bringing more […]
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Virginia Ali, Owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl, Embraces 60 Years of Change
By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO For decades, Ben’s Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali ate a beef hotdog daily that she slathered with mustard, onions and of course, the restaurant’s famous chili. But nine years ago, when Ali turned 75 and the doctor told her she was at risk of having a stroke because […]
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Celebrity Chef Needs Space to Open “Transition Kitchen”
By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO Chef Stew was bringing two of his donors up to speed Tuesday afternoon outside Three Goats on Preston Avenue. In black slacks and chef’s coat, Stew was constantly moving his arms wide for emphasis and pushing his three quarters sleeves up just a little more here and […]
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After Viral Rat Video, Sales Plunge at Lexington Market
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com A viral video of a rat rollicking through a display case of tasty treats at a Lexington Market bakery in July compelled management at the historic market to shut down temporarily. Lexington Market reopened, however since that rat video went viral, sales at Lexington have plummeted, according to a […]
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‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Sets Exclusive Netflix Deal
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix says it’s signed “black-ish” creator Kenya Barris to an exclusive production agreement. The multi-year deal announced Thursday makes Barris the latest prominent TV creator to jump from broadcast and cable to the streaming platform. In this Jan. 8, 2017 file photo, Kenya Barris arrives at the […]
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White House Admits Error for False Claim on Black Employment
By ANNE FLAHERTY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has acknowledged error in its false claim that President Donald Trump created three times as many jobs for African-Americans than President Barack Obama. It was a rare admission of fault for an administration that frequently skews data and overstates economic gains. White House press […]
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Ivy Community Charities Will Expand with Grants
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County received $35,000 from the Prince George’s County Local Development Council (PGCLDC) and a Community Partnership Grants for $10,000. Cheryl Garnette, executive director of Ivy Community Charities, laid out what her organization plans to do with the money. “We are excited about […]
