By Megan Sayles,AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Vice President Kamala Harris rolled out several investments and initiatives to promote economic, political and social empowerment for women in Africa on March 29, […]
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College enrollment down-except at HBCUs
By ReShonda Tate, Defender Network Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of higher learning are seeing a decline in […]
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Students discover innovative technology at 2023 STEMcx Conference
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO STEMcx Conference 2023, held March 11 at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, was the ultimate event for children who are passionate about […]
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Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Johns Hopkins alumna and publisher of The AFRO, to speak at 2023 School of Education Commencement
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Historic indictments for former U.S. president loom
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com A grand jury is expected to indict former U.S. President Donald Trump in connection with payments made to quiet an adult film performer’s […]
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Bad and bougie: Black women are taking up space in luxurious living
By Sherri Kolade, The Michigan Chronicle We are here for Black women living lavishly and in luxury and they are “bad and bougie” in the best way. From doctors and […]
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AFRO salute: the women behind the 6888th keep pushing
By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher On March 15, I had the distinct honor of testifying in favor of Maryland House Bill 0370, sponsored by Delegate Mike Rogers (D- Anne […]
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Baltimore City Council special committee confirms Faith Leach as chief administrative officer
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO It took the Baltimore City Council’s Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee less than 20 minutes to approve the nomination of Faith Leach as […]
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Anson Asaka: celebrating Black women
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO In honor of Women’s History Month, painter Anson Asaka recently debuted his latest exhibition, “The Black Queen In All Of Her Splendor and […]
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Baltimore City 8th grader makes spatial moves in STEM with launch of bacteria experiment into outer space
By Nicole D. Batey Morgan Grayson has not yet entered high school and she is already making a profound impact in outer space. Recently, she and her team, Team Andromeda, […]