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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Ariyana Abroad: Day two in Ghana
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Today we rode through the busy streets of Ghana until we made it to a magnet primary school into the city of Tema. Upon arrival we were warmly met by the principal. Escorted in groups of two, we were assigned different classrooms to speak to students as well […]
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Rachell L. Gray Foundation addresses food insecurity ahead of Nov. 25 grand opening in Elkridge
By Roslyn Jones, Special to the AFRO The city of Elkridge is situated in Howard County in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The community boasts of excellent educational opportunities provided by local institutions such as Howard University or the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Elkridge is also a great destination for those looking for outdoor […]
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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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Maryland Military Coalition hosts 2023 Legislator of the Year Award Luncheon
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com State Del. Michael J. Rogers (D-Md.-32), State Sen. Michael A. Jackson (D-Md.-27) and Del. Edith J. Patterson (D-Md.-28) were all honored at the Maryland Military Coalition’s (MMC) 2023 Legislator of the Year Award Luncheon at the Naval Academy Club on Nov. 1. The MMC, an armed services advocacy […]
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U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes will not run for re-election
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Speaking of running for office, another congressional seat has opened up for the 2024 election after U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.-03) announced he will not run for re-election on Oct. 26. “My siblings and I grew up with the teaching that there are many ways to serve. Being […]
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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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Trone leads juvenile justice and re-entry discussion in Baltimore
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Community members and activists gathered at Baltimore Unity Hall on Oct. 27 to participate in discussions on juvenile justice and the re-entry formerly incarcerated into American society and specifically in Baltimore. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.-06), who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, led the conversation. “If […]
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From ideas to impact: Baltimore Together Summit 2023 and the EXCEL Project
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Development Corp. (BDC) recently concluded the Baltimore Together Summit 2023, a weeklong event dedicated to reviewing Baltimore City’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). One of the key highlights of the summit was the discussion surrounding the (EXCEL) Research Project and youth entrepreneurship training. The EXCEL Project […]
