AFRO News Editor Jessica Dortch poses with her fluffy friend Sadie. (Courtesy Photo) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor It is rare that I share the details of my personal life. Unfortunately, certain experiences have taught me to quietly celebrate my victories and move on. This year, however, I joined the millions of Americans who […]
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Ravens prevail over Giants, close in on playoff bid
The Baltimore Ravens will need to win their last game of the season in order to secure their playoff spot. Next up, the team will head to Paul Brown Stadium to square off with the Cincinnati Bengals for the regular-season finale. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens have […]
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Baltimore organization boosts homeownership among Black women
Shelley Halstead, Founder of Black Women Build (Photo Credit/ Black Women Build website) By Nadine Matthews Shelley Halstead told the AFRO some sobering statistics. “Black women have the least amount of wealth of anyone, zero to $100, which is pretty abysmal. If Black women have children, it’s even less. It’s negative.” It’s a reality that […]
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Season’s greetings to our loyal readers, subscribers and advertisers
This year has been, as Charles Dickens eloquently wrote over 160 years ago, “the best of times and the worst of times.” A deadly pandemic, massive protests, and a contentious presidential election will forever be etched in our collective memories as defining moments of 2020. We mourn with the families of the nearly two million […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Chef Huda spices up our kitchen, talks healthy eating, shares tips
Culinary influencer and entrepreneur Chef Huda spoke to the AFRO about her Just Savor Spices collection, healthy eating and shared tips for the everyday cook and aspiring chef. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Local entrepreneur, caterer and Food Network record-setting champion Chef Huda has spent years mastering and sharing her culinary […]
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How I won in 2020
A highlight of my year was encountering my preaching professor from Wesley Theological Seminary, Dr. William Bobby McClain, a joyful ending to a delicious meal at Cracker Barrel. We might have spoken a little longer had either of us known it would be the last time. What a choice between singing, which he loved, and […]
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AFRO Review: ‘Ma Rainey’ Masterpiece
Academy Award winner Viola Davis portrays the trailblazing Blues diva Ma Rainey, also starring the late Chadwick Boseman in his final performance. Boseman, far left, died on Aug. 28 at the age of 43, after a long battle with colon cancer. Netflix’s television adaptation of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, is now available. (David […]
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A year after Harrison murder, murders of women rising
One year ago, Destiny Harrison, the dynamic East Baltimore hair stylist, was gunned down in the N. Milton Street salon she owned. Her killer is still at large. (Courtesy photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Dec. 21, marked one year since Destiny Da’sha Harrison, the charismatic and indefatigable hair stylist and salon owner […]
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Kennedy Krieger creates ‘winter wonderland
The Kennedy Krieger Institute hosted “Lights without Limits: A Holiday Roll & Stroll” for its patients and their families to enjoy. (Courtesy of James Fields) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO On Dec. 21, the Kennedy Krieger Institute created a “winter wonderland” in an effort to bring holiday cheer to the patients and families […]
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In Memoriam: The life and work of Rev. Mamie Althea Williams
Rev. Mamie Althea Williams (Courtesy photo) By Joseph Green-Bishop Special to the AFRO The Rev. Mamie Althea Williams was an angelic servant of God who during nearly a half century of ministry profoundly and selflessly improved the lives of people throughout the world. A powerful orator and effective church and civic leader, Rev. Williams, who […]
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Native Washingtonian Contee appointed MPD Police Chief
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser named Robert Contee the new Chief of Police for the Metropolitan Police Department. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com When native Washingtonian Robert Contee became a full-time cadet in 1989, his first assignment was as an assistant to then Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Isaac Fullwood. On Dec. […]
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Facebook encourages buying Black this holiday season
The Gill brothers of Frères Branchiaux are some of the local entrepreneurs featured in Facebook’s #BuyBlackFriday Gift Guide, which encourages supporting Black businesses during the holiday season. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Even though the last-minute holiday rush still exists, with COVID-19 restrictions requiring some stores to operate differently or close […]