By Abel Communications Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper to address this year’s graduates, nearly 50 years to the day after receiving her master’s degree The AFRO, the oldest Black-owned business in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, is proud to ring in the 2023 graduation season with news that CEO and Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper was named […]
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Local band director Jared Perry named Baltimore City Teacher of the Year
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Jared Perry is still riding on the wave of emotions that come with being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award for the Baltimore City Public Schools System. Perry is the band director and arts team lead at the historic Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts. […]
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Above and beyond: remembering Mrs. Paysour and the many educators who propelled us to greatness
By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO July 10, 1994 Dear Frances, Having just checked the calendar, I am amazed that it has been almost two months since I requested and received your address from Bernardine. When she happened to mention your name, I explained to her that I have been sharing “My Treasure […]
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Mayor Scott removes owner-occupied homes from the City tax sale list
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On May 10 Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby, City Comptroller Bill Henry and Councilwoman Odette Ramos (D-14) announced that owner-occupied homes on the City’s tax sale list had been removed. According to Ramos, the news followed a May 10 Board of Estimates meeting […]
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Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates 50th anniversary of hip-hop music
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and celebrations have been happening all across the nation. Whether it be live performances, exhibits or parties, hip-hop is getting its rightful due in 2023. More than just a genre of music, hip hop has thoroughly blended into the daily happenings […]
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‘Reimagine Middle Branch Plan’ to revitalize South Baltimore, honor legacies of Baltimore Black Sox and Congressman Elijah Cummings
By Timothy Cox, Special to the AFRO Plans to renovate and revitalize a section of Baltimore’s inner harbor shoreline – long ignored by city planners– will include projects to honor the Baltimore Black Sox and the late Baltimore legislator, Congressman Elijah Eugene Cummings. On Feb. 9 the Baltimore City’s Planning Commission approved the plan to […]
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#FaithWorks: Ministers’ Wives Alliance of New Shiloh Baptist Church hosts 2023 Debutantes for Christ Luncheon
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Under the leadership of President and First Lady, Rev. Monique T. Carter, The Ministers’ Wives Alliance of New Shiloh Baptist Church hosted the debutante tradition a 21st-century, spiritual makeover this year in Baltimore. The 2023 Debutante for Christ Luncheon introduced an eight-member graduating class that included Dana Ellis, […]
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Tony Dungy delivers keynote address for Baltimore City Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fundraiser
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO The Baltimore City Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Baltimore City FCA) and the Park Heights Saints Football club recently hosted the Annual Victory Celebration and Fundraiser banquet at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The event took place May 1 and honored Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and his wife, […]
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AFRO’s third annual Black Business Matters Expo garners more than 1,700 attendees
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The AFRO held its third annual Black Business Matters Expo on April 27 at the media company’s headquarters in Downtown Baltimore. In-person attendees were joined at the event by more than 1,700 virtual participants, who all received information from a dynamic array of wealth coaches, c-suite executives and […]
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AFRO American Newspapers and STEM City USA Make History by Hosting Black Business Matters EXPO on the STEM City USA Platform
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Challenge 2 Change opens new building on East Monument Street to help youth
By Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO With a huge smile on his face, Terry Williams excitedly pumped his fists toward the sky, April 15, after cutting the red ribbon that signified the opening of the new Challenge 2 Change Center. The new space houses a mentoring program to positively impact the lives of […]
