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Ruby Duncan: the woman who gambled for welfare rights in Las Vegas and won

by Ralph E. Moore Jr.March 20, 2023March 23, 2023

By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Maryland Public Television (MPT) is celebrating Women’s History Month and a very special woman, Ruby Duncan, tonight. The documentary “Storming Caesars […]

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Moore Miller Inauguration Ball Pictures

by Dana PeckJanuary 19, 2023January 20, 2023

Governor Wes Moore’s inaugural celebration– the People’s Ball– was truly a spectacular affair, as Maryland’s First and Second Families made the night a perfect blend of culture and class.  Moore […]

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by Dana PeckJanuary 8, 2023March 20, 2023

Join the AFRO’s Editorial Team weekly on Mondays at Noon(ish) as they discuss highlights from the weekend and the week’s top stories – view videos here on Facebook and below […]

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