By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The owner of Towson Wines and Spirits in Towson, Md. was caught on camera calling a Black customer a “ni**er” on June 16. Shaka Pitts, a communications associate for the Baltimore County Register of Wills Office, went into the store, located at 6 W Pennsylvania Avenue, to buy […]
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Associated Black Charities hosts annual gala, recognizes the AFRO and local community organizations
By AFRO Staff Associated Black Charities hosted their annual gala on June 10 at The Hall inside of Maryland Live Casino. The organization recognized the AFRO American Newspapers along with several non-profit organizations and community groups that are doing the work to improve Baltimore and the state of Maryland as a whole. Founded in 1985, […]
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Celebrating Juneteenth
By Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO CORRECTION: This article has been updated to reflect that June 19, 2023 is the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth. This year we celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day for the 158th time, and the third time as a national federal holiday. Many Americans are still learning about Juneteenth’s […]
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An AFRO salute to Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, former Maryland legislator and life-long health maven
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Shirley Nathan-Pulliam accepted an honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree at the University of Maryland-Baltimore’s commencement on May 18, the latest milestone in a public service journey that has spanned nearly three decades. As the first African-Caribbean woman to be elected to the Maryland General Assembly, Nathan-Pulliam has […]
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Public safety a top issue for Maryland legislators at federal priority meeting with Governor Moore
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Governor Wes Moore and members of his cabinet met with Maryland legislators at the U.S. Capitol to discuss top priorities for the state on June 12. Although future plans for transportation, regulation and funding were discussed, gun violence was a major topic with the recent mass shooting in Annapolis. […]
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Taxpayers advocate for a West Baltimore skatepark and renter protection
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City’s Annual Taxpayer’s Night recently gathered residents, community activists and Charm City newcomers to offer suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. “It’s important that the taxpayers have an opportunity to bring up issues they feel are a concern,” Marvin “Doc” Cheatham, president of the Matthew Henson […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet Alon Arrington, the 17-year-old culinary prodigy
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Alon Arrington, owner of Alon’s Gaming Kitchen, is a 17-year-old culinary prodigy noted for creating some stunning cuisines. Signature dishes most desired by his diners are braised and pan-seared lamb chops and chicken alfredo. “When it comes to the food, I don’t see Chef Alon as a teenager– […]
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Johns Hopkins Hospital to rename outpatient center in honor of first Black chief resident, Dr. Levi Watkins
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Known for his work as a cardiologist, Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. was much more than the first person to successfully implant an automatic heart defibrillator– he was a pillar of the Johns Hopkins Hospital community. In 1980, he performed the world’s first implantation of an automatic heart defibrillator in […]
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Through Hockey, Mentorships, Tender Bridge Helps Baltimore Youth Achieve Success
By Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO For Daryl Fletcher, 21, a player on the Baltimore Banners hockey team since he was 7, the experience has meant more to him than he ever could have imagined. “It’s about family,” he said. “It’s a big support system.” Fletcher added that he’s grateful for the guidance […]
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The Exchange. A unique collaboration to support diverse media
Bob Sillick | for Editor & Publisher Collaboration among news media outlets is not new, but The Exchange is a new collaborative effort that aims to create business and financial content for underserved communities. It’s a collaboration of local, diverse news media with decades of service to their communities, the Local Media Association (LMA), the Local Media […]
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Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar and cultural icon, dead at 83
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got […]
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Ben Vinson III, Ph.D, to serve as 18th president of Howard University
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Author, histographer and visionary Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., was recently selected as the 18th president of Howard University, effective Sept. 1. Vinson previously served as a faculty member at Barnard College and Pennsylvania State University before moving to Johns Hopkins University, where he helped found their Center for Africana […]
