By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO “Keep smilin’, keep shinin’ Knowin’ you can always count on me for sure That’s what friends are for For good times and […]
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Weaving trust and togetherness: The 2023 Weaver Awards
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO In a heartwarming celebration of community, M&T Bank and The Aspen Institute recently came together to commemorate The Weaver Awards 2023. Now in […]
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CJay Philip’s latest production ‘Sweet Charity’ provides a captivating voyage of love, laughter, music and inspiration
By Imuetinyan Ugiagbe, Special to the AFRO CJay Philip, a distinguished actress, director and choreographer who also serves as the artistic director of Dance & Bmore, extends a warm invitation […]
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Numbers and narratives: Baltimore’s Complete Streets Ordinance under debate
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO In an intense City Council meeting held at Baltimore City Hall on Oct. 26, the contentious Complete Streets Ordinance took center stage. Baltimore […]
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5 Tips to Get Ahead of Holiday Debt
Sponsored content by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during […]
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Newberg sentence casts doubt on Baltimore’s commitment to less aggressive policing
By Stephen Janis and Taya Graham, Special to the AFRO From the onset of the Nov. 14 sentencing hearing for former Baltimore police sergeant Ethan Newberg, the city’s criminal justice […]
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Baltimore Museum of Art spotlights quilted art of Elizabeth Talford Scott
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 […]
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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 […]
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Ariyana Study: 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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]