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 […]
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Baltimore native serves aboard floating airport
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Rodriguez, Navy Office of Community Outreach NORFOLK, Va. – Seaman Noah Latimer, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Latimer joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Latimer serves as […]
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Maryland Food Bank Receives $115,000 through Bank of America COVID-19 Employee Booster Initiative
Will enable the Maryland Food Bank to provide 230,000 meals to help fight hunger in Maryland Bank of America donated $100 for each bank employee who recorded a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in addition to a company contribution BALTIMORE, MD– Bank of America today announced a $115,000 donation – the equivalent of 230,000 meals – to […]
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Leadership Baltimore County hosts initiative to discuss the impact of COVID -19 on the local community
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Communities are at their best when pulling together for a common cause. Leadership Baltimore County (LBC) is a community leadership program with a mission to improve opportunities and the quality of life for its citizens. It operates with three main pillars in mind; to educate leaders about the […]
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The limitless life of African American kids with autism
By J.J. McQueenSpecial to the AFRO Donovan Webb is a high school basketball player, bowler, brother, son, and Black male with Autism. Much like every other teenager in the world, Donovan has goals and dreams. Many of which for some could be overshadowed by his disability. However, that hasn’t stopped he and his family from […]
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Students shine at City Schools winter graduation
By J.J. McQueenSpecial to the AFRO As the morning’s gray sky gave way to sunshine, Baltimore City Schools’ graduates gathered at Forest Park High School in anticipation of their 2022 winter graduation ceremony. With families and the community of educators in attendance, the atmosphere was full of positive energy and excitement. City Schools CEO Sonja […]
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Maryland organizations push back against Senate nixing virtual testimony
By STEPHEN NEUKAM and E. A. BREEDEN, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – More than 100 Maryland organizations have called on the state Senate to continue live video testimony at committee hearings after the chamber’s leadership announced it would end the option Monday when the Senate transitions back to in-person meetings. The organizations, which include leading […]
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First Baptist Church of Guilford Hosts 4th Annual Black History Month – HBCU Benefit Concert
By Special Report — The First Baptist Church of Guilford (FBCOG) hosts its 4th annual scholarship benefit concert on Sunday, February 20 at 4 PM EST. This will be a hybrid event held in-person and live-streamed for audiences to enjoy. This year, the Morgan State University Choir returns as the featured guest. In years past, […]