By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of the Triple Crown, returned to Baltimore’s iconic Pimlico Race Course on May 19 and May 20. Amidst the captivating world of horse racing, the attendees were not only treated to a thrilling competition, but a captivating display of high fashion, elegance and […]
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TEDCO recognized as a winner of the AMA Baltimore 2023 MX Awards
Special Release by TEDCO TEDCO Recognized as a Winner of the AMA Baltimore 2023 MX Awards Received award for best print advertisement campaign of the year COLUMBIA, Md. (May 22, 2023) – TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced today that it received one of the American Marketing Association (AMA Baltimore) Baltimore Chapter’s MX […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: a look at two members of Howard University’s 2023 class
By AFRO Staff Angela Leal on accomplishing her goals… “I’m so happy to have made it to this finish line. You know, it’s definitely been a journey, but I’m super excited to be finished. I’m originally from Rhode Island and I really wanted to step out of my comfort zone and put myself in a […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: UMD student earns Fulbright scholarship
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer The term “Young, gifted and Black” is the phrase to describe 22-year-old Mariah Campbell. The Clarksville, Md. native is a recipient of the Fulbright scholarship for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. After completing her degree at the University of Maryland, College Park, (UMD) majoring in agricultural and natural resource […]
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Capturing the essence of Jill Scott’s ‘Words and Sounds Vol. 1’ Anniversary Tour
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO As a photojournalist, I’ve had the privilege of documenting numerous musical performances throughout my career, but none have been as soul-stirring and electrifying as Jill Scott’s “Words and Sounds Vol. 1” Anniversary Tour. Stepping into The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., I could feel […]
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AFRO News CEO named JHU School of Education commencement speaker
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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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Looking through biographies of state legislators, you’ll see various paths and journeys to a career in policy-making. While some elected officials pursued careers as lawyers or became business owners prior to their time in office, others –well before their titles as senators and delegates– answered the call to serve […]
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Washington Informer’s Denise Barnes recognized as Innovator of the Year in sales, marketing
By Lindsey Estes, Local Media Association Denise Barnes, publisher of The Washington Informer, has been named the Sales and Marketing Innovator of the Year by Local Media Association for consistently demonstrating outstanding performance. She has achieved remarkable results through her creativity, strategic thinking and dedication to excellence. Each year, the Local Media Sales and Marketing […]
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Howard University holds it 155th Commencement Convocation
By Patricia McDougall On May 13, 2023 Howard University held their 155th Commencement Convocation at the Capitol Arena in Washington, D.C. President Joseph Biden delivered remarks to the 2023 Howard University students, faculty, staff, family, guest, alumni, dignitaries and more who filled the arena to witness the memorable occasion. Honorary doctorate degrees were given […]
