By J.J. McQueenSpecial to the AFRO As the morning’s gray sky gave way to sunshine, Baltimore City Schools’ graduates gathered at Forest Park High School in anticipation of their 2022 winter graduation ceremony. With families and the community of educators in attendance, the atmosphere was full of positive energy and excitement. City Schools CEO Sonja […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Black Philanthropy Circle Launches in Baltimore, Announces Inaugural Grantmaking Cycle
By Special to the AFRO BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) is proud to announce the launch of the Black Philanthropy Circle. The Black Philanthropy Circle is a non-profit 501(c)3 donor-advised fund focused on charitable giving to nonprofits that directly support Black people and communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The Circle has begun its […]
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Supreme Art in Hampden
By Jermaine E. Davenport, Davenport Imports & Arts “The Pursuit of Perfection” is the name of the current exhibition–Feb. 1 through March 14–by acclaimed, up-and-coming Baltimore artist Wendell Supreme Shannon in the new gallery space of Davenport Arts & Imports on “The Avenue” in Hampden. On view and for sale are more than 20 recent, […]
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District joins Baltimore and 12 other cities for groundbreaking WH initiative
By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO The District of Columbia has joined Baltimore and 12 other cities across the U.S. in a groundbreaking White House initiative to demonstrate the need for community-based violence intervention strategies to break the cycle of violent crime that has spiked during the COVID-19 Pandemic. “People care about safety, they care […]
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Remembering Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward
By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO Kevin Ward, Mayor of Hyattsville Maryland was found dead in an apparent suicide on January 25. The City of Hyattsville posted notice on their website the day after the tragic incident. “It is with great sadness that we report that our beloved Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward passed away,” said […]
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MSU grad helps push Jamaican bobsledding into the 2022 Winter Olympics
By AFRO Staff From left, Ashley Watson, Rolando Reid, Shanwayne Stephens and Matthew Wekpe, members of the Jamaican four-man bobsled team, are back in the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1998. Reid, a former track and field standout, is a 2016 Morgan State graduate. Three-time Olympian and Morgan State University graduate (class of […]
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Black history themed run tour kicks off at AFRO headquarters
By J.J. McQueenSpecial to the AFRO In the spirit of celebrating Black History Month, Rob Jackson, founder and co-leader of (RIOT) Running Is Our Therapy group, kicked off this month’s educational run tour by making AFRO headquarters their first stop. While standing in 20-degree weather, Jackson read a passage of history about the Afro with […]
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Black women assume key roles in Baltimore City government
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Recently, Mayor Brandon Scott selected two Black women to take charge of critical roles in city government. Chichi Nyagah-Nash, who previously served as the director of the Department of General Services (DGS), took over for Daniel Ramos as the new deputy city administrator. […]
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Black AIDS Institute committed to educating, removing stigma, improving healthcare access
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. and Digital Editormgreen@afro.com The decades-long HIV/AIDS epidemic and the two-year long COVID-19 pandemic, which have both heavily impacted Black communities, has offered a high definition microscope for the rest of the world and America into the healthcare inequities African Americans face daily. As the country celebrates and acknowledges National Black HIV/AIDS […]
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AFRO Exclusive! CIAA commissioner talks pandemic pivot, importance of tournament
By Micha Green,AFRO D.C. and Digital Editormgreen@afro.com In a few short weeks Charm City will host the 76th Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament, ushering in important athletic, political, career and social events for young people to seasoned adults. While the celebration’s official kickoff date is Feb. 22, CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams told the AFRO […]
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Rihanna, A$AP Rocky expecting first child
By AFRO Staff The rumors are true! Billionaire superstar and fashion icon Rihanna and her rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child together. The singer, 33, debuted her baby bump alongside her boyfriend in a chilly outdoor photoshoot in New York published by People Magazine on Jan. 31. The news exploded on social […]
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Organization continues Harriett Tubman’s legacy, dreams
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO Harriet Tubman’s dreams and visions are an epic part of her story. The abolitionist and underground railroad conductor was said to gain spiritual insight for her multiple travels leading enslaved relatives and friends to freedom, according to Harriet, the 2019 movie biopic about the brave leader’s life. Washington, […]