Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist, died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of music and activism.
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The White House is firing 2,000 USAID workers and putting thousands of others on leave
By Ellen Knickmeyer The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Feb. 23 that it is eliminating 2,000 positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development and placing all but a fraction of other staffers worldwide on leave. It comes after a federal judge on Feb. 21 allowed the administration to move forward […]
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PRESS ROOM: Coppin State University celebrates Homecoming and 125 years of excellence
Coppin State University is celebrating its 125th anniversary and Homecoming week from February 16-23 with events honoring its history and the people who make it special.
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United we stand: Lessons from the 2024 ILA strike
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike on Oct. 1, demanding a fair contract and significant wage increases, highlighting the importance of job security in a world dominated by AI.
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Baltimore’s own, Black-owned tea company, Equitea returns home with a first-of-its-kind, matcha pop-up experience for 30 days in Remington.
Equitea, a Baltimore-based matcha company founded by Quentin Vennie, is hosting a pop-up in Remington from February 22 to March 22, offering a variety of matcha-based drinks and collaborating with local pastry chefs.
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Presidents Day: Reflections from former Carter Center staff members
By Dana M. Peck, AFRO Digital Solutions Director This Presidents Day, the AFRO reflects on the legacy left behind by President Jimmy Carter. Known for his humanitarian efforts, Carter touched countless lives– including some right here at the AFRO. Dana M. Peck, Health Programs Senior Business Manager, 1997-2003; Consultant, 2008-2020 In 1985, my mom bought […]
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Baltimore holds its first Black History Month Parade
The inaugural Black History Month Parade in Baltimore City, held on Feb. 17, celebrated the rich history of Black trailblazers and Black achievements in Charm City, and highlighted the importance of Black history being taught in schools.
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Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten, renowned journalist, professor and pastor laid to rest
Baltimore community mourns the death of Dr. Timothy Lamar Tooten Sr., a 35-year veteran of education news, who passed away at the age of 66.
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Morgan State to convene inaugural conference addressing gun violence on college campuses
Morgan State University is hosting the inaugural National Conference on Gun Violence on U.S. College and University Campuses, aiming to tackle the impact of gun violence on campus safety and share lessons learned and changes made to enhance campus security.
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Turner Station residents voice concern over potential impact of Key Bridge re-construction
Residents of Turner Station, a historic Black neighborhood in Baltimore County, Maryland, are concerned about the impact of the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on their homes and community.
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Baltimore City Council announces investigative hearings on BGE rates
The Baltimore City Council has announced a series of investigative hearings to address BGE’s rate increases, which have risen nearly three times the rate of inflation over the past decade.
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Working Together: How members of the Black Press and Black labor movement changed the world
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO publisher and CEO, discusses the collaboration between Black press and the Black labor union movement in her book, “Prayer and Pen,” which includes prayers and commentaries on labor, education, and more.
