Alicia Wilson, Head of Regional Philanthropy for North America at JPMorgan Chase, shares her career journey, tips for women to take charge of their career and finances, and inspiration from her local community.
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Greater Baltimore Urban League launches search for new CEO
The Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) has announced a nationwide search for a new president and CEO, seeking someone with a deep appreciation for GBUL’s rich history and a commitment to serve by exploring untapped opportunities within the Greater Baltimore region.
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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. Tamron Hall discusses her upcoming book “Watch Where They Hide” On March 16 from 3-4 p.m., the Enoch Pratt Free Library will welcome TV Host Tamron Hall in conversation with Karsonya Wise Whitehead, host of WEAA’s TODAY with Dr. Kaye, […]
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Marcia Fudge announces retirement as secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Marcia Fudge, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary, announced her departure from the White House cabinet on March 11 after four years of advocating for fair housing standards and progressive legislation.
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Atlas Restaurant Group wins lawsuit as plaintiff speaks out about case dismissal
Atlas Restaurant Group was recently dismissed from a discrimination lawsuit by a judge due to lack of evidence that the company intentionally discriminated against Marcia Grant and her son based on race.
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Devan Southerland: A voice for parents with children on the autism spectrum
Devan Southerland, inspired by her mother’s advocacy, started Brown on the Spectrum, an online support for Black moms with autistic children, which now boasts more than 1,200 followers and has expanded to help families connect with community organizations to help autistic children learn job skills.
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Woodlawn Cemetery Conference brings light to preservation efforts
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO The Woodlawn Cemetery Perpetual Care Association Board of Directors partnered with the Woodlawn Collaborative Project to host the virtual Woodlawn Cemetery Conference on Feb. 18. A burial land established on May 13, 1895 in Washington, D.C., Woodlawn Cemetery is 22.5 acres of African-American history. The land consists of 36,000 […]
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National Links Trust celebrates Black golfers with ‘Uneven Fairways’ documentary screening
By Amber D. DoddSpecial to the AFROadodd@afro.com To celebrate Black History Month, The National Links Trust (NLT), a non-profit organization created to protect and promote municipal golf courses, showed the documentary “Uneven Fairways” on Feb. 20. The screening took place at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill. “The legends of Black golf have […]
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Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death in rare case against medical responders
By Colleen Slevin and Matthew BrownThe Associated Press BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado paramedic was sentenced March 1 to five years in prison in a rare prosecution of medical responders following the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. […]
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VP Harris announces landmark child care reforms to alleviate financial strain on working families
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In a move towards easing the financial burden on working families, Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled a comprehensive set of measures to lower child care costs and provide crucial support for early educators. The White House noted in a Fact Sheet that the […]
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JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways program celebrates five years
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com C-suite executives, students and leaders from around the country gathered at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on Feb. 22 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways program. The initiative was created in 2019, sparking corporate efforts to address racial economic injustices. “For […]
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Making 2024 a year for military families
By Anthony WoodsSecretary, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs In my office in Annapolis, Md. I proudly display one of my favorite mementos – the blue star flag that my mom hung in her window during my two deployments to Iraq. I keep it in my office as a reminder of the sacrifices our military families […]
