By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Over a decade ago, Josh Stevens started his academic journey at Morgan State University (MSU). On Dec. 15, he received his bachelor’s of science in finance, officially becoming a Morgan State alumnus. Through financial hardships, family matters and even stage four cancer, Stevens never lost interest in finishing his degree […]
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NNPA highlights the rich civil rights history between Black and Jewish communities during Mid-Winter Training Conference
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) held their Mid-Winter Training Conference Jan. 24-27 at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where they hosted representatives of the 250 Black-owned newspapers and media companies of their membership. The theme for this conference was “Empowering in 2024: The Black […]
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Andrew Young reflects on Civil Rights Movement at Washington National Cathedral
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com Seated humbly in a chair on the platform of the Washington National Cathedral, former United Nations Ambassador and Congressman Andrew Young preached extemporaneously Jan. 14. King confidante, friend, collaborator and fellow pastor, Young is among a dwindling number of activists who worked and served full time in the Civil Rights […]
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Lincoln alumni call for president’s ouster after suicide of Vice President Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey
By Holly Edgell The Midwest Newsroom Antonio Lewis was surprised to see an email from Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey in his inbox on the morning of Jan. 8. Lewis, president of the Atlanta chapter of the Lincoln University Alumni Association, had never met Candia-Bailey, but knew she was the university’s vice president for student affairs and an […]
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Sydney’s Ice Creams: bringing sweet treats to Belair-Edison neighborhood
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney Newton, like so many others, found herself out of a job. She had been working as a server at The Capital Grille, but was laid off as restaurants were forced to shut down their dining rooms. The Northwood, Baltimore native became an […]
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A Texas school’s punishment of a Black student who wears his hair in locs is going to trial
By Juan LozanoThe Associated Press ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — A judge ordered Jan. 24 that a trial be held next month to determine whether a Black high school student in Texas can continue being punished by his district for refusing to change a hairstyle he and his family say is protected by a new state […]
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Church fights to keep libraries from becoming detention centers
By Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareWord In Black A student who misbehaves in Houston, Texas, might find himself in the library — or what used to be the library. Nowadays, students looking for reading resources from a library would find no librarian, only a few books, and the space occupied by students who are in trouble. […]
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invests in West Baltimore as tenant in The Village at Mondawmin
On Jan. 23 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, announced plans to lease approximately 20,000 square feet of space at The Village at Mondawmin at Mondawmin Mall. The move is designed to double down on their investment in West Baltimore and workforce development initiatives. “We believe anchor institutions in […]
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Baltimore’s Broadband and Digital Equity Office kicks off monthly digital inclusion meetings for residents
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writer Baltimore City’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) hosted the first in a series of monthly meetings on digital inclusion for 2024 on Jan. 9. The session invited community members to learn more about the resources in Baltimore’s digital ecosystem and to share feedback on technology accessibility and affordability […]
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After Claudine Gay’s resignation, who and what will colleges defend?
By José Luis Vilson Claudine Gay was the first Black president in Harvard University’s history and, as such, stewarded the work of the world’s most prestigious university over a six-month tenure. I’ve read dozens of opinions, and no one has any illusions about the nature of working for a university like Harvard. Creating a space […]
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We must work together to support the sustainability of HBCUs in America
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Education sent all colleges and universities across the nation a notice, reminding them that they need to comply with the newly updated cybersecurity regulations published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The regulations – which include specifications such as implementing critical controls […]
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National Blood Donor Month: a look at the importance of blood donation in the Black community
By Gene LambeySpecial to the AFRO During the National Blood Donor Month of January, the AFRO is taking a moment to acknowledge the importance of blood donation and concerns regarding the service in the Black community. Donating blood at blood banks, blood drives or hospitals may in fact save someone’s life. In the Black community, […]