Coppin State University celebrated Women’s History Month with a forum focused on leadership, resilience and shaping a sustainable future. Speakers highlighted the importance of documenting personal stories, making strategic financial choices and using technology like AI responsibly, while emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human judgment and impact.
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Howard University celebrates 102nd Charter Day dinner with fashion, flare
Howard University held its 102nd Charter Day dinner on March 7, honoring four distinguished alumni and raising over $1.1 million in ticket sales to uplift students.
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Wells Fargo modernizes 130 D.C.-area branches through District-by-District Branch Transformation program
Wells Fargo is modernizing 130 branches in the Washington, D.C., area as part of its District-by-District Branch Transformation program, a multi-year effort to revamp 4,000 branches nationwide. The initiative blends technology upgrades with in-person services, aiming to strengthen branches as hubs for financial guidance, relationship-building and community engagement.
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‘Coppin Chopped: The Black Table’ heats up homecoming with culinary showdown
Coppin State University held its 2026 Homecoming week, featuring the competitive cooking event “Coppin Chopped: The Black Table”, which celebrated Black culture and food, with the winning team taking home the Golden Spatula Award.
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BEYA STEM Conference elevates HBCUs’ role in AI and federal innovation
The 40th annual BEYA STEM Conference in Baltimore highlighted the importance of HBCUs in AI and national security related careers, and discussed strategies for engaging students before college, as well as the potential environmental impact of AI.
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Winston-Salem women’s and Fayetteville State men’s basketball teams win 2026 CIAA Championship
By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com Baltimore hosted the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championship tournament for the fifth consecutive year at CFG Bank Arena. The weeklong tournament, from Feb. 24-28, saw the Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball team and the Fayetteville State University men’s basketball team leave Charm City as victors. The men’s championship […]
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Bowie State, DPSCS spotlight unity, education at Black History Month program
Bowie State University and the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services hosted their annual Black History Month program at Jessup Correctional Institution. The day served as a time to spotlight Bowie’s Prison Education Program and the importance of investing in recidivism prevention efforts.
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Funeral arrangements announced for Dr. Charles Simmons, visionary founder of Sojourner-Douglass College
Dr. Charles Simmons, the founder of Sojourner-Douglass College, a historically Black institution of higher learning in Baltimore, died on January 26th at age 87, after dedicating nearly 50 years to providing educational opportunities to African Americans and others of the African Diaspora.
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Autherine Lucy Foster’s courage opened doors at the University of Alabama
Autherine Lucy Foster became a civil rights pioneer when the University of Alabama rescinded her 1952 admission after learning she was Black. With legal backing from Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP, she won the right to enroll in 1956, but violent protests led to her suspension and expulsion. Decades later, the university reversed its decision, and Foster earned her master’s degree in 1991. She was later honored by Morgan State University for her role in desegregating higher education.
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Day one of CIAA brings tight contests, dominant performances and downtown momentum
Day one of the CIAA Tournament delivered close finishes, dominant performances and a packed arena atmosphere at CFG Bank Arena. Beyond the court, the weeklong celebration brings youth clinics, cultural programming, business events and citywide economic impact to Baltimore.
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HBCU Week NOW Day to kick off CIAA Tournament Week
HBCU Week NOW Day will feature free public film screenings celebrating HBCU culture at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Feb. 24, including films, student shorts, and discussions.
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Bowie State celebrates legacy of athletic leader Clyde ‘Cool Mac’ Doughty Jr.
The Bowie State University community gathered Feb. 13 to honor the life and legacy of Clyde “Cool Mac” Doughty Jr., the university’s vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation and a respected leader within the CIAA. Remembered for his visionary leadership, mentorship and commitment to student-athletes, Doughty’s impact on Bowie State’s athletic success and campus culture was celebrated by colleagues, students and conference partners.