President Biden delivered his third State of the Union Address on March 7 and called for the defense of democracy, respect for free and fair elections, and the end of political violence, while Maryland Governor Wes Moore plans to create a Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention in the Maryland Department of Health.
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Dr. Sherita Hill Golden, chief diversity officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine, resigns after ‘privilege’ controversy
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com Dr. Sherita Hill Golden has exited her post as vice president and chief diversity officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), according to an email sent by Dean and CEO Theodore L. DeWeese and Executive Vice President Kevin W. Sowers on March 4. As the medical institution prepares to conduct a […]
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Congress members commemorate “Bloody Sunday” and legacy of John Lewis
Members of Congress, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, Congressman Jim Clyburn, Steny Hoyer and Senator Laphonza Butler, gathered in Selma, Ala. to promote the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and commemorate “Bloody Sunday” 59 years after the violent attack on civil rights demonstrators.
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Devon Howard releases long-awaited album, ‘Morning Son’
By Special Release Soul singer, songwriter and producer Devon Howard is finally delivering his highly anticipated full-length album, titled “Morning Son.” The release follows the success of the leading single “Forever and Always,” which was followed up by the single, “Your Love Is.” Both songs reached number one on the Indie Soul Charts in the […]
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REVISIT REIMAGINE’: Commemorating Maryland’s ‘Year of Civil Rights’ at the Banneker-Douglass Museum
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO In the heart of Annapolis, Md., nestled at 84 Franklin Street, lies the Banneker-Douglass Museum, a beacon of African-American history and culture. Stepping through its doors, visitors embark on a journey through time, a journey that is both reflective and forward-thinking. Now, with 2024 marking the 60th […]
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund welcomes HBCU administrators to Capitol Hill for policy discussions
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is gearing up for the eighth Presidents and Chancellor’s HBCU Fly-In on Capitol Hill from March 6th to March 8th. This three day event is focused on bringing together HBCU administrators, members of congress and policy makers to discuss the issues that are directly […]
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The Carlton reopens in Reservoir Hill after decades of vacancy
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com After more than 30 years of vacancy, the Carlton has been renovated and reopened to the Reservoir Hill community. “When we invest in projects like this, we make sure that we eliminate vacancy and blight by making things safer,” said Chad Williams, executive director for the West North […]
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Lincoln outlasts Fayetteville State 54-51, capturing men’s 2024 CIAA title
By Maliik Obee Special to the AFRO It was a nearly packed house for the men’s finale of the 2024 CIAA Tournament in CFG Bank Arena on March 2, as No. 1-seeded Lincoln rallied for a thrilling 54-51 victory over No. 1-seeded Fayetteville State. The Lions held on and captured their first CIAA Championship since […]
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Fayetteville State upsets defending champion Elizabeth City, 64-59 to, claim women’s 2024 CIAA title
By Maliik Obee Special to the AFRO Fayetteville State overcame a week of close calls and near falls to achieve the only goal that mattered this season. The No. 1-seeded Broncos defeated No. 1-seeded Elizabeth City State 64-59 in the women’s title game of the CIAA Tournament, sending home the defending champions in a nail-biter […]
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Contenders in CIAA 2024 championship title games for men and women decided
By Maliik Obee Special to the AFRO Fans at the CFG Bank Arena filled the lower-level seats on March 1 to watch four women’s and men’s teams advance into the finals of the CIAA Tournament, set for March 2. They were pleased with their proximity to the court and the thrilling game action. The defending […]
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National Links Trust celebrates Black golfers with ‘Uneven Fairways’ documentary screening
By Amber D. DoddSpecial to the AFROadodd@afro.com To celebrate Black History Month, The National Links Trust (NLT), a non-profit organization created to protect and promote municipal golf courses, showed the documentary “Uneven Fairways” on Feb. 20. The screening took place at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill. “The legends of Black golf have […]
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Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death in rare case against medical responders
By Colleen Slevin and Matthew BrownThe Associated Press BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado paramedic was sentenced March 1 to five years in prison in a rare prosecution of medical responders following the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. […]
