By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the oldest African American athletic conference founded in 1912, will return to Baltimore for the fifth year at the CFG Bank Arena in downtown Baltimore from Feb. 25 to March 1. A total of 13 historically Black colleges and universities will compete in […]
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Proposed DC Council bill banning phones in school sparks online discourseÂ
Councilmember Brooke Pinto has introduced a bill to ban the use of cell phones during school hours at D.C. Public Schools, citing low test scores and distractions, but some parents and students have raised concerns about its enforceability and impact on learning opportunities.
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Faith leaders answer the call, partnering with ABC to lead Baltimore’s social justice movement
Associated Black Charities’ Black History Month Faith Leaders Breakfast brought together 130 faith leaders to discuss how they can use their collective power to dismantle systemic barriers and uplift Baltimore’s Black communities, with a focus on education, healthcare, economic mobility, and criminal justice.
Posted inLiving
 Modern love, Black voices: BLK’s first ‘State of Black Singles’ report uncovers shifting dating norms
BLK, a leading social and dating app for Black singles, has released its inaugural “State of Black Singles” report, revealing the evolving dynamics of love, sex, and relationships within the Black community.
Posted inHealth
Links, Incorporated presents free Black Family Wellness Expo in Silver Spring
The Silver Spring Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is hosting a FREE Black Family Wellness Expo on March 21, 2025, aimed at reducing health and economic disparities in the Black community.
Posted inNational News
Federal scholarship for underserved students at historically Black colleges suspended
The 1890 Scholars Program, a federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities, has been suspended pending further review.
Posted inOPINION
Love, marriage and the evolution of dating: Lessons from the past
Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO, revisits the cultural view of relationships in the Black community and explores the courtship and marriage of her grandparents, Carl Murphy and Lula Vashti Turley, highlighting the importance of real love and commitment.
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Rev. Melech E. M.Thomas brings a new vision to the Bolton Hill community as pastor of Payne Memorial AME Church
The Rev. Melech E.M. Thomas has been appointed as the 24th pastor of Baltimore’s historic Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, bringing a new era of growth and change to the congregation.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore holds its first Black History Month Parade
The inaugural Black History Month Parade in Baltimore City, held on Feb. 17, celebrated the rich history of Black trailblazers and Black achievements in Charm City, and highlighted the importance of Black history being taught in schools.
Posted inHealth
Wash, dry, enroll: Finding medicaid help at the laundromat
Fabric Health, a startup, is connecting people with Medicaid and ACA coverage by meeting them at laundromats, helping them with their health needs and enrolling them in coverage programs.
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Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country
Black men born between 1951 and 1970 accounted for nearly 38% of D.C.’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population. The city has implemented various programs and initiatives to tackle the opioid emergency, but few solutions have targeted the most vulnerable men, including those who have been unhoused or not having a stable living arrangement.
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Morgan State to convene inaugural conference addressing gun violence on college campuses
Morgan State University is hosting the inaugural National Conference on Gun Violence on U.S. College and University Campuses, aiming to tackle the impact of gun violence on campus safety and share lessons learned and changes made to enhance campus security.
