MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) addressed members of the A. Philip Randolph Institute last week in Bloomington, Minnesota, near Minneapolis. APRI is one of the nation’s largest organizations of African-American labor union leaders and activists. Rep. Omar invigorated the crowd that came out to the conference with her proclamation of continuing her fight […]
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BCMC Honors Local Author
By Jessica Dortch, AFRO Staff Each year, the Baltimore Community Mediation Center (BCMC) recognizes a volunteer who embodies what servant leadership should look like. Based on her dedication and commitment to providing people with a neutral space to vent, BCMC named Jewel Guy as their 2019 Volunteer of the Year, and she will be awarded on […]
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D.C. Community Calendar
Sat., August 3 CivicFest This free event combines music, dance, art, volunteer opportunities, fun and thought-provoking workshops and more on Saturday, from 12-8 pm at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park in Columbia Heights. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Wed., August 7 The Healing Power of Communication Join us for a conversation […]
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Baltimore Community Calendar
Tues., August 6 For the Culture Trivia Night Trivia Night will never be the same! Come experience Its Blackademic Trivia at Noir Restaurant & Lounge at 5716 York Rd. The trivia is unapologetically black, come out and show your knowledge of all things Black Culture. This free event begins at 7:00p.m. *** *** *** *** […]
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AFRO Washington D.C. Community Calendar
Sun., July 28 The Coconut Market Come celebrate African, Asian, Caribbean and Latin-American cultures to create the most unique shopping experience. This free event creates an amazing atmosphere for many people of different ages to be exposed to local small businesses with the Engine Company 12 located at 1626 North Capitol St. NW., for more […]
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AFRO Baltimore Community Calendar
Sun., July 28 Harbor East Summer Sidewalk Sale 2019 This free event creates a great day to escape mental prisons with some retail therapy with the annual sidewalk sale. Come and enjoy different cocktails and drinks some local restaurants and vendors at the historic Harbor East from 12-4 p.m. parking and shopping occurs on Aliceanna […]
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AFRO Community Calendar
July Black Power Happy Hour Thursdays this Month Come fellowship with Baltimore’s grassroots leaders while supporting a local, Black owned business. This a great way to network, learn and build with great Black minds around Baltimore! Also get in on Thursday happy hour deals. The night will include a featured performance by internationally known and […]
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AFRO Community Calendar
SEFEL Pyramid Model Leadership Training of Trainers. June 20-21, 2019. The Maryland SEFEL Pyramid Model Leadership Team, with MSDE sponsorship, is seeking applications from individuals who meet the criteria outlined below and are interested in becoming certified trainers in (either or both) of the Infant & Toddler and Preschool Classroom modules. Participants in this training […]
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AFRO Community Connections
Blackout Poetry Celebrate National Poetry Month. Create your own poem! No writing required. Instead of starting with a blank page, start with a page full of words and cross out the ones you don’t want. Visit the library anytime in April to create your Blackout Poem. adults and seniors are welcome. The Southeast Anchor Library […]
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RAMBLING ROSE
By Rosa Pryor, Special to the AFRO Hello everyone, Happy New Year to you all. I am hoping that this year will be much better than the last for us all. God has blessed us to see another year and we pray for the soul of families and friends who did not make it. I […]
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Building the Faith on a Firm Family Foundation
By Jacquinette D. Murphy, North Dallas Gazette Contributing Writer “I have the BEST job in the world!” Apostle Herman L. Murray recently declared these words to the congregation of the Full Gospel Holy Temple Churches, Incorporated. They were celebrating 57 years of ministry. This 41-year-old has led the ministry for the last seven years and […]
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American Red Cross: Help Fight A Blood Shortage
DRO Headquarters. Red Cross employee Bob Otwell prepares blood products including FFP, Whole Blood and Platelets for distribution to nearby hospitals. These blood products were a part of regularly scheduled transports to area hospitals. (Photo by Daniel Cima for The American Red Cross) There’s a critical need for blood donations. Schedule to donate this week […]