By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. Where are the Big Ideas to Help Fix Baltimore’s Brokenness? During the uprising in 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray, there seemed to be widespread awareness that Baltimore City, one of the structural poorest populations in the nation needed big changes to recover. And so, we waited and wondered […]
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A little celebrated first: Dr. Francis Marion Wood
By Frances M. Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher Tall. Dark. Handsome. Family man. No nonsense, but fair. Philanthropist. Ph.D. Farm Owner. Founder of a camp for children. Community leader. Beloved by students and teachers alike. These are just some of the words and phrases I’ve heard to describe my paternal grandfather, Francis Marion Wood. My […]
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The reinvention of John H. Murphy Sr.: From slave to soldier to publisher
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. and Digital Editormgreen@afro.com According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), in 1890, 56.8 of Black or Colored Americans were illiterate, with the definition of literacy at that time referring to solely basic reading and writing skills. In 1892, the AFRO came to be. With the audacity to hope that […]
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Honoring Black Achievement, and Doubling Down on the Work to be Done, During Black History Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month – an annual commemoration of the achievements of Black Americans and their remarkable impact on history. It’s a time to celebrate the cultural heritage shaped by generations of Black Americans, who for many decades have fought for equity – a fight that continues today. Though advancements have been made, there […]
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Morgan President David Wilson Testifies Before House Committee on the Judiciary
President David Wilson Provides Testimony to the Subcommittee onCrime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security “The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions” Click image above to view PRESIDENT Wilson’s written testimony
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Applications for Associated Black Charities’ Board Pipeline Leadership Development Program close at the end of the month
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business WriterReport for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com The applications for Associated Black Charities’ (ABC) Board Pipeline Leadership Development Program are now open, and they close on Feb. 28. For the 2022 spring cycle, the Baltimore organization is planning to serve a minimum of 25 participants who want to learn more about the […]
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CAPE Inclusion helps businesses build DEI programs that center on outcomes
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business WriterReport for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com Jason Thompson has helped organizations and companies build diversity, equity and inclusion programs for over 25 years. Even if he did not choose to go down this career path, he knew as a person of color he would eventually be forced to broach the subjects. […]
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Matinee at the Royal, Celebrating 100 Years
By J.J. McQueenSpecial to the AFRO #AFRONewsAtNoon Pennsylvania Avenue. It’s the home of the historic Royal Theater, a place where Black people went to celebrate music, fashion, great food and camaraderie. On February 15, 1922, a group of African-Americans built what was known as the Douglas Theater, which eventually became, The Royal Theater. Located at […]
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First and Few: Baltimore’s Longest Living Funeral Directress Passes Away
By Alexis TaylorSpecial to the AFRO Alice Theresa Baysmore Manns didn’t have to know you. You didn’t have to be family. You didn’t even have to have the money to pay- if a Black person passed away in Baltimore, there was a Black person that needed to be buried. And she got to work. One […]
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The basics of understanding legislative bills and where to find help
By J.J, McQueen, Special to the AFRO The idea of learning about legislative bills can be intimidating, and for most individuals the judicial system and its processes are often studied in grade school, and seldom if ever revisited after high school graduation. Unfortunately, the concept of bills isn’t something that we can ignore the impact […]
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Sashi Brown joins Ravens as new team president, becomes second HBCU grad to hold position
By Demetrius DillardSpecial to the AFRO As most teams do, the Baltimore Ravens have made some headline-grabbing moves to commence the offseason, most notably being the announcement of Sashi Brown as the team’s new president. Ravens president Dick Cass will retire following 18 years with the team and Brown will step in as his successor, […]
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Baltimore’s Tania Speaks appears on ABC’s Shark Tank, makes deal with Mark Cuban
By Brittany LoganSpecial to the AFRO Every woman can tell you a tale about her eyebrows, whether having too much or not enough, we all have horror stories when it comes to our brows. However, one Baltimore native and entrepreneur has the solution to your unruly, thinning or sparse brows and a little extra in […]
