By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Morgan State University football player Elijah Williams recently landed a name, image and likeness (NIL) contract with The Harbor Bank of Maryland, a Black-owned bank based in Baltimore. The senior defensive lineman was most recently chosen for The Bluebloods 2023 FCS Preseason All-American Team and has a number […]
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City Temple of Baltimore pastor Grady Andrew Yeargin dies at 73
Article updated Oct. 24. The Baltimore faith community was shocked to learn of the Oct. 16 death of the Rev. Dr.Grady Andrew Yeargin, who has been pastor of the City Temple of Baltimore Baptist church for nearly 40 years. His daughter, Adia Crawford made the painful announcement that she has lost her dad. “There is […]
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Honoring the charitable and entrepreneurial legacy of Baltimore’s Haysbert family
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The day before Reginald Haysbert Sr., president of The Forum Caterers, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Baltimore County on Sept. 6, the 75-year-old spent his morning at the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. He was there to shake the students’ hands and welcome them on their […]
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Baltimore Center Stage hosts inaugural Locally Grown Festival
By Shaela Foster, Special to the AFRO Baltimore Center Stage (BCS) kicks off the first ever Locally Grown Festival this weekend, Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, highlighting over 150 local creatives. The festival is taking place at Baltimore Center Stage at 700 N Calvert St. as a way to bring together local artists, performers and […]
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Baltimore rapper YG Teck kicks off “90 Day Run Tour” with electrifying concert at Rams Head Live
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO Baltimore’s Rams Head Live came alive on Oct. 15 as the venue played host to a remarkable concert event – the kickoff of the “90 Day Run Tour,” led by Baltimore’s own YG Teck. The electrifying night was not just about music, but a celebration of Baltimore culture […]
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Re-connecting Baltimore: Bridging the city’s digital gap
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO Technology has built a digital bridge that connects its users to their needs, ranging from education and work to news and entertainment. Nonetheless, as Baltimore officials and organizations continue to work toward closing the city’s digital divide, not all residents have been able to cross over to a […]
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Muslim boy killed and woman wounded in Illinois hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas war, police say
By Sophia Tareen Associated Press An Illinois landlord accused of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Muslim boy and seriously wounding his mother was charged with a hate crime after police and relatives said he singled out the victims because of their faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. In recent days, […]
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Two Baltimore men severely injured in stabbing incident
By Chrisleen Herard Special to the AFRO Baltimore authorities were called to a distressing scene on the night of Oct. 13 following a fatal stabbing that left one man dead and another injured in the city’s Mount Clare neighborhood. That night, officers arrived at the intersection of Ramsay Street and South Gilmor Street shortly after […]
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Transforming lives and theater: An intimate conversation with Baltimore Center Stage’s new artistic director Stevie Walker- Webb
In the realm of theater, there are those rare individuals who not only excel in their craft but also harness the power of the stage to drive social change. Obie Award winner Stevie Walker-Webb, the newly appointed artistic director of Baltimore’s Center Stage, is one such luminary. In a candid and intimate conversation, we explored […]
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Grand opening of Karson Institute’s new space at Loyola University: Advancing race, peace, and social justice
A grand celebration: The Karson Institute debuts new physical space at Loyola University On the evening of Oct. 9 a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation filled a much needed space at Loyola University in Baltimore. The occasion? The grand opening of the new permanent home for the Karson Institute for Race, Peace and Social […]
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Balancing business and family: Generational Wealth Diversity Summit 2023
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO On Sept. 30th, 2023, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore played host to theGenerational Wealth Diversity Summit, a pivotal event that brought together experts and business leaders to address the pressing issues surrounding wealth diversity in America. Organized by Sharif J. Small, an accomplished financial expert and […]
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American Climate Corps and racial justice: Why Diana’s story stands out
The White House’s highlighting of Diana, a young Black woman from Atlanta, signals the administration’s commitment to climate justice. By Willy Blackmore Word in Black When the Biden administration announced the creation of the American Climate Corps last month, it was heralded as a huge victory for the environmental left in the United States. Here […]
