Category: Baltimore News

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown seems destined to become the first Black governor of Maryland—if recent polls are any indication. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (D) seems destined to become the first Black governor of Maryland—if recent polls are any indication. The AFRO did not get a chance to speak with him or his running mate Ken […]

The recent Congressional Black Caucus Forum on “Re-entry Citizenship” highlighted the need for many more Pro Bono days of the type to be offered by the Baltimore County Bar Association, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers, and Legal Aid Bureau from 9 a.m. – noon on Oct. 18 at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), 3637 Offutt […]

BALTIMORE – Ten school students from The Baltimore Design School got the chance to meet with first Michelle Obama at the White House Oct. 8. A spokesperson for the White House said the purpose of the event was to unite professionals already at the top of their game with young up-and-coming designers. The day before […]

Annette March-Grier, executive director of Roberta’s House in Baltimore. The executive director of a Baltimore-based grief and loss counseling center was selected as one of 10 finalists for CNN’s Hero of the Year, a worldwide competition honoring those who give back to their community. Annette March-Grier, executive director of Roberta’s House in Baltimore, was announced […]

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and the Eating Disorder Network of Maryland (EDN) are waging a battle against eating disorders and unrealistic “body perfect” ideals. To raise funds, spread awareness about the seriousness of eating disorders and support the local community, NEDA is holding its third annual Baltimore NEDA Walk, themed NEDA Walk. Save […]

Taylor Williams Taylor Williams is the current Miss Black Teen Maryland US Ambassador and her platform is healthy living and making sound nutritional choices. “I am encouraged to be an example to my family and reach out to my peers as well,” Williams said. “I enjoy being a positive role model and this pageant has […]

James Merritt In 2004, James Merritt lost his father, who passed having left Merritt’s mother in a secure financial position. Personal finances was not something that was discussed openly in the Merritt household, a taboo that Merritt is addressing with his Spencer’s First series of children’s books on financial literacy. When his father passed, Merritt […]

Munir Bahar, founder of COR Community and the 300 Men March Movement in Baltimore. Munir Bahar, perhaps best known for his 300 Men March anti-violence initiative, has spent the better part of the past 13 years working to help youth avoid the sort of pitfalls he fell into while growing up in Baltimore. He has […]

Notre Dame Preparatory School will hold a community-wide yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Oct. 11, rain or shine on the school’s Hampton Lane campus in the Dining Hall.  Admission is $1. All proceeds from the sale benefit the school’s native plantings garden which the Middle School created last spring. For more information about the […]

All that is French will be celebrated at the 5th Annual Seton Hill French Fair, noon to 5 p.m., Oct. 11, in Historic St. Mary’s Park at 606 N. Paca Street. Activities for the day include live French-themed music with the Hot Club of Baltimore from Liam’s jazz nights, Kevin McWha Steele and Victoria Vox […]