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 was introduced by celebrity journalist and activist Oprah Winfrey, and throughout the day those who know the new governor personally spoke about his integrity and […]
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Governor Wes Moore takes office, becomes only sitting Black chief of state
On Jan. 18, Governor Wes Moore was officially sworn into office on the steps of the Maryland State House. The first Black man to take the governor’s seat in the state publicly stepped into his role on the steps of a building built by slaves, with his hand on a bible that belonged to the […]
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Governor Wes Moore sworn into office as first Black man to lead Maryland
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Governor Westley Watende Omari Moore has been officially sworn into office. The first Black man to lead the state of Maryland was sworn-in at noon on Jan. 18 at the State House in Annapolis, Md., along with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. After a spirited introduction by media mogul […]
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The movement continues: we still ‘have a dream’
By Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, AFRO Publisher In 1963, the AFRO meticulously chronicled the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his now-famous “I Have A Dream Speech.” As more than 240,000 people of all races and creeds prepared to gather in front of the Lincoln […]
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Evolution of a man: how Martin Luther King Jr. changed over time and inspired the next generation of leaders
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Freeman Hrabowski’s first memory of Martin Luther King Jr. dates back to when he was 12 years old. The former president of University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), was inspired into action after hearing the activist speak about the importance of children participating in protests, so the country […]
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Baltimoreans react to new squeegee ban zones
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On Jan. 10, part of Mayor Brandon Scott’s Squeegee Action Plan took effect. The six-zone squeegee ban targets high-traffic intersections where panhandling and solicitation activity will no longer be tolerated. The plan will be enforced by patrolling officers. To keep arrests low, squeegee workers will get two warnings […]
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AFRO 2022 Year in Review
2022 was full of Black excellence, amazing feats and yes, some tragic moments. Take a look below to recall some of 2022’s highs and lows. AFRO Time capsule: 2022 year in review Notable Deaths AFRO Review: sports highlights for 2022 AFRO review: A look at Baltimore’s 2022 highlights AFRO review 2022: highlights from the District […]
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Poly-Western Marching Flock perform at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta
By Akilah Bell, Special to the AFRO After months of hard work, practice, sweat, and dedication, the Poly-Western Marching Band from Baltimore traveled to the Peach Bowl in Atlanta this week. A band filled with some of Baltimore City’s best and brightest will perform in a parade, a field show competition, and a mass band […]
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Harris and Edwards key picks in Moore Administration
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Gov.-Elect Wes Moore has reached out to some incredibly talented individuals to become members of his front-line team. A couple of his top picks for leadership positions have strong ties to Baltimore City and have been a part of his inner circle for quite some time. Rhodes Scholar […]
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AFRO special announcement: Alexis Taylor named managing editor of the AFRO
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com After serving the AFRO as editor for 10 years and managing editor for four years, Dorothy Boulware is stepping back from her role, leaving the reigns for Alexis Taylor, who currently serves as news editor. According to Boulware, Taylor’s attention to detail is […]
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Jury deliberated seven hours before finding Daystar “Tory Lanez” Peterson guilty of shooting Megan thee Stallion, sentencing set for Jan. 27
By AFRO Staff The future of Daystar Peterson, known worldwide by the rap moniker “Tory Lanez,” was decided by a jury in just seven hours, according to information released by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The guilty verdict was handed down after the jury heard evidence of Peterson’s involvement in the shooting of […]
