By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO And Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, died on Nov. 19 in Plains, Ga. She was 96 years old. Carter adamantly advocated for mental health and women’s rights throughout her lifetime. She was married to President Carter […]
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Sharon Baptist Church installs Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson Jr. as new senior pastor
By AFRO Staff For those who’ve known and worshiped at Sharon Baptist Church in West Baltimore, history was made, Nov. 12 when the Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson, Jr., formerly the pastor of the church, was consecrated as lead pastor. Johnson is only the fifth in the church’s history to be named to the position. […]
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Weaving trust and togetherness: The 2023 Weaver Awards
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO In a heartwarming celebration of community, M&T Bank and The Aspen Institute recently came together to commemorate The Weaver Awards 2023. Now in its third year, the Awards recognized the dedication and contributions of Baltimore’s remarkable “Community Connectors,” who embody the spirit of fostering community connections and building […]
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CJay Philip’s latest production ‘Sweet Charity’ provides a captivating voyage of love, laughter, music and inspiration
By Imuetinyan Ugiagbe, Special to the AFRO CJay Philip, a distinguished actress, director and choreographer who also serves as the artistic director of Dance & Bmore, extends a warm invitation to both local and distant Baltimore residents for an engaging and entertaining evening as she presents her latest production, “Sweet Charity,” an adaptation of the […]
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Baltimore Museum of Art spotlights quilted art of Elizabeth Talford Scott
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO “Eyewinkers, Tumbleturds, and Candlebugs: The Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott,” an exhibition comprising19 of Scott’s intricately stitched and colorfully adorned fabricated works of art, coupled with an extensive array of community programming and a focus on accessibility, opened on Nov. 12 at the Baltimore Museum of Art. […]
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#FaithWorks: ‘EngAGE with Heart’ initiative seeks to combat heart disease in Baltimore
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO On Oct. 29, Baltimore leaders and the Global Coalition on Aging along, with Rev. Dr. Terris Andre King Sr., host pastor of Liberty Grace Church of God in Ashburton, officially launched “EngAGE With Heart.” The health initiative is designed to combat heart disease, which is the leading cause […]
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Webster Equity Partners invests to support growth of BTST Services and launch of community behavioral health services platform
By Special Press Release BTST Services (BTST) is pleased to announce an investment by Webster Equity Partners (Webster). BTST will be the initial pillar organization for Webster’s new Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) platform. The investment in BTST is in support of its future growth and is being done in partnership with the Company’s long-time […]
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Afro Charities celebrates 60th anniversary
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO November 15 marked the 60th anniversary of Afro Charities, a nonprofit partner to the AFRO American Newspapers. Afro Charities is dedicated to stewarding the AFRO’s archives and driving charitable initiatives to benefit local Black communities. Founded in 1963 as a charitable organization by members of the AFRO’s board […]
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Mayor Bowser declares public emergency to address youth violence and opioid deaths
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a public emergency on Nov. 13, effective immediately, which will provide D.C. with more ways to address the youth violence issue and the opioid crisis. “The public emergency will allow us to streamline and expedite our responses,” said Bowser at a live-streamed press conference. […]
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Rev. Willie E. Ray recognized for 50 years of ministry, activism
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO A crowd of lifelong friends, family, clergy, politicians, community organizers, entrepreneurs and supporters from across Maryland gathered Oct. 14 at the Family Life Center of the New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore to honor the Rev. William Edward Ray. Under the theme, “The Man, The Message, The Mission,” […]
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Reginald F. Lewis museum hosts AFRO salute to Black veterans
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor The AFRO honored those who have served the country on Nov. 7 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore. Prominent military leaders from around the state of Maryland were in attendance, including Adjutant General Janeen Birckhead, former Adjutant General Linda Singh and Anthony C. Woods, secretary of the […]
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Man confesses to murder of Baltimore rapper President Davo following arrest, police say
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO Baltimore police made an arrest in connection with the homicide of David Boykin, a Baltimore rapper known in the city as “President Davo.” Boykin was shot and killed while sitting on a front porch in the South Clifton Park Neighborhood on Oct. 6. Surveillance footage assisted authorities in […]
