By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO On Sept. 30th, 2023, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore played host to theGenerational Wealth Diversity Summit, a pivotal event that brought together experts and business leaders to address the pressing issues surrounding wealth diversity in America. Organized by Sharif J. Small, an accomplished financial expert and […]
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Jackson throws TD pass and Tucker kicks 6 FGs for Ravens in 24-16 win over Titans in London
By Ken Maguire, AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and Justin Tucker kicked six field goals to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 24-16 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 15 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Jackson mostly shined in his international debut, but Tucker stole the […]
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American Archives Month: A look at the historic AFRO – Baltimore NAACP office doors, finally returned home
By Deyane Moses, Special to the AFRO This article was inspired by Afro Charities’ recent acquisition of historic doors that indicate the NAACP and AFRO shared offices in Baltimore. Read more about the doors here. In the heart of a segregated Baltimore during the tumultuous 1920s, a powerful partnership blossomed between two iconic institutions—the AFRO-American […]
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All races of the Baltimore Running Festival have officially kicked off!
By AFRO Staff Runners in the 5K began their race at 7:30 a.m., with participants in the Marathon and 10K race setting off at 8 a.m. The half-marathon runners began at 9:45 a.m. and all races are set to conclude at 3 p.m.
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Baltimore Police Department announces arrest in mass shooting at Morgan State University
By Baltimore Police Department Media Relations Baltimore, Md. (Oct. 13, 2023) – Regarding the Oct. 3, 2023, mass shooting that occurred on the campus of Morgan State University, detectives have arrested a 17-year-old male in Washington, D.C. The juvenile was taken into custody on Oct. 12, without incident. He will be transported to Central Booking Intake Facility […]
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Reward offered for information in killing of Baltimore rapper President Davo
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO The artist known as President Davo was described by his fans as the rising voice and heart of the city of Baltimore. “I think I’m losing all my love here. I think I’m losing all my trust here…Sometimes I feel like I’m just stuck here,” Davo said in […]
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Baltimore native and entrepreneur Pinky Cole selected as Women of Excellence’s keynote speaker
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Executive Alliance is set to host its annual Women of Excellence event on Oct. 26 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The event, open to the public, assembles local women professionals and executives to network and celebrate one another. Pinky Cole, Baltimore native and founder of Slutty Vegan, will be the […]
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Former mayor Sheila Dixon holds town hall meeting regarding public safety in Baltimore
By Mekhi Abbott, Special to the AFRO Community engagement and public safety were the main topics covered at a town hall hosted by Baltimore mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon on Oct. 4 at New Metropolitan Baptist Church. Dixon, a former Charm City mayor, was joined on the panel by Melvin Russell, retired Baltimore Police Department chief […]
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Suspect in Pava LaPere murder escaped from police several times before arrest
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO A couple was set on fire and left to burn after being held at gunpoint and tied up with duct tape in their Baltimore apartment on the night of Sept. 19. The woman was assaulted repeatedly and her throat cut, and the pair were severely burned. However, the […]
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Susan Smallwood, founder and CEO of Grandiosity Events, holds seventh annual Celebrity Charity PoloXJazz event
By Mekhi Abbott, Special to the AFRO On Sept. 23, Susan Smallwood, founder and CEO of Grandiosity Events, organized the seventh annual Celebrity Charity PoloXJazz event in Poolesville, Md. The event, hosted by Judge Greg Mathis, faced some climate issues due to Tropical Storm Ophelia. Due to the storm, the windy weekend included rain and […]
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Attend the Zoom prayer meeting with Morgan State University at 8 p.m
Members of the Morgan State University community will join with prayer warriors tonight at 8 p.m. Link to prayer meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82892534232 Passcode: 546084
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Morgan State University students and community strengthen resolve to push forward in wake of tragic shooting
#MORGANSTRONG By AFRO Staff Though news of the Oct. 3 shooting on the campus of Morgan State University spread quickly across the nation, students and members of the Morgan community are hoping their message of strength, perseverance and unity is carried even farther. Students of the historically Black college were closing out their 2023 coronation […]
