From l-r: Bradon Scott, Nick Mosby, Bill Henry, and Pastor Mike Freeman. (Photos courtesy of Facebook) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO When the year began, it boasted to be “The Year of 20/20 Vision.” Folks became excited, embracing the premise that 20/20 vision is a perfect lens. Many made their resolutions, and this […]
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Former Bill T. Jones, White Oak dancer adds filmmaker to her resume
Dancer and Producer of Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones And D Man in The Waters, Rosalynde LeBlanc By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Baltimore’s Rosalynde LeBlanc has been a dancer for most of her life. “I was always around dance because of my mother,” LeBlanc explained of her mother, who was also […]
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Amtrak offers discounted trips from D.C. to Philadelphia
D.C. Editor Micha Green boarded a trip from D.C. to Philadelphia with Amtrak’s promotion of inexpensive tickets the entire month of November. (Photo by Micha Green) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com While the unluckiness of Friday the 13th loomed in this germaphobe reporter’s background, I boarded an Amtrak to Philadelphia with a promotion […]
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Black women take the lead
(Courtesy of Facebook, AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) Even in the midst of a pandemic, Black women are having a phenomenal year. Sen. Kamala Harris is the first African-American female vice president-elect. City Councilwoman Michelle Davis Younger is the first female, African-American and Democrat to be elected mayor of Manassas, Va. Former Mayor Marilyn Strickland […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Cherry Hill Strong
Residents and other organizations are working hard to protect Baltimore’s historic Cherry Hill community. (Courtesy photo) By Tashiera Allen and Jamar Dorsey Special to the AFRO South Baltimore’s historic Cherry Hill community has a story to tell. Much like the esteemed AFRO-American newspaper, Cherry Hill’s history must never be forgotten. Did you know that Cherry […]
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Washingtonians ‘disgusted’ with thousands of ‘Million MAGA’ marchers
A Black Trump supporter at the Million MAGA March taken on social media. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Saturday, Nov. 14, thousands of President Donald Trump, “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) supporters descended upon Washington D.C. for what was called and publicized as the “Million Maga March.” Despite the flop in […]
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Chase’s Cherry Hill branch ends bank desert
Chase’s new Cherry Hill branch Manager Christopher Forgenie. Although the branch has only been opened for one month, customers from the community are already expressing their gratitude for financial help in a community once considered a “bank desert. (Courtesy Photos) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Recently, JPMorgan Chase Bank celebrated the grand […]
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The Well: We are grateful
Andi Pyatt is an educator, entrepreneur, wellness professional, and author. (Courtesy Photo) By Andi Pyatt “The Well” is a recurring column to remind us of the power we possess in mind, body and spirit. Gratitude is a feeling and process that is best practiced within the moment. Especially, in the moments that challenge us. It […]
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Family seeks answers in death of 15-year-old
The family of Quawan Charles, victim of an alleged drowning, seeks answers for Charles’ untimely death. (Courtesy photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com The death of 15-year old Quawan Charles has some likening his fate to that of Emmett Till, who was murdered at the hands of two White men in Money, Miss. […]
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AFRO Archive Inspired Exhibition Opens
By AFRO Staff From Aug 27. to Oct. 1, the facade of 2519 N. Charles St. will illuminate with newly commissioned artwork by three Baltimore based artists. Since last year, SHAN Wallace, Akea Brionne Brown and Savannah Wood have engaged in research in the AFRO American Newspapers archives, creating new work inspired by their findings […]
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Tell Donald Trump We Are Not for Sale
By Rep. Kweisi Mfume Every four years the Republican party discovers Black people. It has happened for the last 50 years and this year is no exception. Donald Trump loves to talk about how he doesn’t have a racist bone in his body and, if Black people are smart, we will vote for him, or […]
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Unrest in Kenosha Following Jacob Blake Shooting
By Jessica Dortch AFRO Production Editor Gruesome, horrific, outrageous and disgusting are a few words that describe the scene in Kenosha, Wis., on Aug. 23 in which an unarmed Black man, later identified as Jacob Blake, was shot seven times in close range by police officers. The video footage that later went viral showed 29-year-old […]