Martha’s Table, Delivering Good and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation are teaming up for the “Get Ready 4 School Giveaway.” (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, most students in the D.C. area were disrupted from the traditional classroom setting and forced […]
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NBCDI names Dr. Leah Austin as president and CEO in support of its new #50Forward strategy
Dr. Leah Austin will join the National Black Child Development Institute as its president and CEO on August 2, 2021. (Courtesy photo) It’s a New Day at NBCDI! In support of its 50th Anniversary’s #50Forward strategy, the National Black Child Development Institute, Inc. (NBCDI) today announced Dr. Leah Austin as its new President & CEO. […]
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Ravens include the community in their business
Huddle For 100 around downtown Baltimore on September 23, 2019. Lamar Jackson and Willie Snead IV at Webster Kendrick Boys & Girls Club. Chris Moore at St. Vincent De Paul Society. Our Daily Bread with Mark Ingram and Marshal Yanda. Maryland Center for Veterans with Brandon Williams and Chris Wormley. (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore […]
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Relax! Tru Facts on the Vax
Johns Hopkins Medicine with their Managed Care Organization, Priority Partners is sponsoring Relax! Tru Facts on the Vax A light and entertaining discussion held dispelling common (and not so common) misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, disease and pandemic with musical selections, person-on-the-street interviews, comedic presentations and factual information. WHEN: July 13, 2021 6pm EST WHERE: […]
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No Cash? Salvation Army Now Accepting Mobile Donations
By KATHLEEN FOODY, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Carolyn Harper made her pitch for donations to the Salvation Army with a smile on her face and a bell in her hand, trying to convince shoppers along Chicago’s busy Michigan Avenue that there was “no line, no wait.” Despite her prodding, half a dozen people apologetically […]
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PRESS ROOM: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Celebrities, Politicians Electrify Attendees at A. Philip Randolph Institute’s 50th Annual National Education Conference in Minnesota.
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 […]
