By AFRO Staff Renowned actress Regina King is mourning her son Ian Alexander Jr., who died by apparent suicide, according to a statement provided to People magazine. The family had celebrated Alexander’s 26th birthday on Jan. 19. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” the 51-year-old entertainer said. “He […]
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Founder of Speak Black Woman recognized as future maker by AT&T
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report For America Corps Member msayles@afro.com If Quinn Conyers was a superhero, her power would be her voice. She may only be five feet tall, but when the professional speaker and energetic emcee opens her mouth, she feels herself grow into a giant. Recently, Conyers employed her superpower to […]
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Washington D.C. enforces vaccine requirement
By Aysia Morton Special to the AFRO On Jan. 11, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) held a Town Hall to announce the details of the vaccination mandate for Washington, D.C. The speakers included the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development John Falcicchio; […]
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New portrait commemorates the life of the Honorable Elijah Cummings
By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO #AFRONewsAtNoon In honor of the work of transcendent leaders, Johns Hopkins University has selected a portrait of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings as the first alongside Edith Windsor, another civil rights icon, to be installed at the university’s Milton S. Eisenhower Library in April. The unveiling was held […]
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc announces the passing of its National President, Soror Cheryl A. Hickmon
Leaders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc announced the January 20 passing of its National President and Chair of the National Board of Directors, Soror Cheryl A. Hickmon. It is requested that prayers are offered for her loved ones and family. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Chaplain, Bishop Vashti McKenzie declared Sunday, January 23, 2022 as […]
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Death of a salesman: Remembering Robert Murphy Matthews Sr.
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Robert Murphy Matthews Sr. was the great-grandson of John H. Murphy Sr., founder of the AFRO-American Newspaper. At age 75, sadly he (nicknamed Robin) died of a heart attack last week. He was co-owner and vice president of Creative Media Systems (CMS) for 28 years. CMS […]
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James “Winky” Camphor: Lessons from a life well lived
By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO If you are looking for a little inspiration, heartfelt-moments and gut-wrenching laughter, consider the wisdom, warmth and humor of James Camphor (better known as Winky). He entered eternal rest on Jan. 7, leaving behind a chasm in the hearts of his beloved wife Florine “Peaches,” family, and friends […]
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Belair-Edison residents ‘take back’ community, celebrate a homicide-free year
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Though Baltimore City is coming from a dreadful year that saw more than 330 homicides, the Belair-Edison community has something to celebrate. The past year was monumental for Safe Streets Belair-Edison as the organization recorded zero homicides in 365 days in its catchment zone, which lies within Northeast […]
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PBS’ ‘Unapologetic’ spotlights new generation of Black women activists
By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Perhaps nothing symbolizes Janae Bosu’s growth more than the fact that she earned her Ph.D by the end of the four years during which the documentary Unapologetic was shot. Specifically, Unapologetic, now streaming on PBS as part of its POV series, chronicles the evolution of Bosu and another […]
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The end of an era: Baltimore radio legend Porkchop retires after 20 years
By Brittany Logan Special to the AFRO It’s the end of an era in Baltimore radio. After 20 years of gracing Baltimore airwaves with his uniquely raspy voice, Johnny “Porkchop” Doswell said goodbye to listeners in a two hour retirement party that he broadcasted live on Facebook. “I am retiring from radio. It’s been a […]
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Baltimore’s G-Haven eSports partners with local organizations to raise money for cancer patients in local hospitals
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com G-Haven eSports (G-Haven), a Baltimore social impact eSports organization, recently teamed up with M.A.P Technologies to raise money for TeamoTherapy, a Baltimore-based charity organization that provides consoles, controllers and video games for cancer patients in local hospitals. G-Haven, which was established in 2020, […]
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4-count indictment filed against Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby alleges perjury, false statements on loan applications
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO The purchase of two out-of-state vacation homes are at the center of the federal indictment for Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron announced a four-count indictment, on Jan.13, with agents from the criminal investigation unit of the […]