On June 19, the Healing of the Nations Foundation and Carnegie Hall will present a free Juneteenth Celebration event featuring Grammy Award-winning singer Gregory Porter, actor Daniel Beaty, and more, honoring the freedom of enslaved African people and recognizing the ongoing fight for justice and equity.
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How gas prices have changed in Maryland in the last week
Gas prices in Maryland remain essentially unchanged over the last week, with the average price of gas per gallon hovering in the $3 range this summer, and a near-record number of Americans are expected to hit the road for travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Nigeria’s fashion and dancing styles in the spotlight as Harry, Meghan visit its largest city
Prince Harry and Meghan visited Lagos, Nigeria to promote mental health for soldiers and empower young people, receiving traditional dances and gifts during their three-day visit.
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Darin Atwater makes history as 1st Black artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival
Darin Atwater, the first African-American artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival, was awarded the Key to Baltimore City for his groundbreaking achievements in music and for his transformative work with Soulful Symphony.
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Howard County NAACP to host Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon
The Howard County NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon, featuring Grammy-nominated poet, human and civil rights activist, journalist and author Kevin Powell, to raise awareness and funds for advocacy activities.
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Hundreds attend AFRO High Tea in honor of Divine Nine organizations
AFRO American Newspapers honored the work of the Divine Nine Black Greek letter organizations at its 2024 High Tea, with elected officials, members, and supporters of the organization in attendance to celebrate the impact of BGLOs on the Baltimore area.
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David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89
David E. Harris, the first Black commercial airline pilot, died at the age of 89 after breaking barriers in 1964 by becoming the first Black pilot hired by American Airlines.
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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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Anacostia Community Museum prepares to unveil ‘A Bold and Beautiful Vision’
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO Just weeks into the new year, the Anacostia Community Museum is ready to celebrate the opening of its new 2024 exhibition. The Anacostia Community Museum will be opening “A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington D.C.,1900-2000” on March 23. This exhibit will […]
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Baltimore lands on New York Times’ ‘52 Places to Go This Year’ list
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The New York Times just dubbed Baltimore one of the top places to visit this year as part of its “52 Places to Go” in 2024 list. It joined destinations like Paris, France; Maui, Hawaii; Hurghada, Egypt; and Vienna, Austria. Freelance travel writer Daniel Scheffler penned the excerpt on Baltimore, […]
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One year into Metro’s Silver Line extension, ridership is modest
By Ryan MercadoCapital News Service The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of the last Silver Line stations in northern Virginia, despite modest ridership numbers. “We are thrilled the six new Silver Line stations have had more than 3.4 million trips since we opened last year,” WMATA […]
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Ariyana Abroad: Day six on the safari
By Ariyana GriffinSpecial to the AFRO Our group woke up to the peaceful sounds of nature and began walking down a hill from our hotel to sign up for a daytime safari ride. After experiencing the night safari, we were excited to see the trails during the day and hoped to see more wildlife. Less […]
