By AFRO Staff This week, members of the AFRO team highlighted all of the reasons why they are thankful in the year 2023. Through the ups and downs, there are plenty of reasons to be “grateful,” which is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as being “appreciative of benefits received.” From family and friends to good health, […]
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO inside look: ‘The Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood’
By Sean Yoes, Special to the AFRO “In Francois Boguille’s home district the free men of Color formed a national guard. Unrepentant followers of Oge (a father of the Haitian Revolution), they recruited men from the nearby plantations and the threat of their alliance prompted the Whites in the district to act…In response, the free […]
Posted inHBCU
Howard, Morgan, Coppin, UMES, Bowie and Hampton: Baltimore County Public School children continue to choose HBCUs
By Ryan Coleman The National Bureau of Economic Research suggests predominantly White institutions can learn how to better support Black students by implementing best practices from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This past year, Black students from George Washington Carver Arts and Technology High School, Western Tech, Randallstown, Pikesville, New Town and other high […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Morgan State University’s D.C. Metro Alumni Chapter hosts 75th commemorative event
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Morgan State University alumni gathered at Boeing Headquarters in Arlington, Va. on Nov. 13 to celebrate 75 years of service to their institution. The group hosted historically Black college and university (HBCU) presidents from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), Tennessee State University (TSU) and Morgan State University (MSU) […]
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Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority highlights community organizations making a difference
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) is celebrating 35 years of service this year. Known for their work in the community, the ladies of AKA are recognizing other organizations that are making a difference in the Baltimore area. Seven organizations will be awarded […]
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Morgan State Alumni gather to reimagine HBCUs beyond 2024
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com The D.C. metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter of the Morgan State University Alumni Association gathered on Nov.13 to acknowledge 75 years of existence. The group used the occasion to celebrate, network and hold important discussions about the impact and future of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “I would […]
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JPMorgan Chase opens second virtual call center in Baltimore
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase has opened its second virtual call center in Baltimore. In collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED), the firm hired 40 Baltimore residents as customer service specialists who will assist Chase Bank customers over the phone with managing their financial accounts. The announcement builds […]
Posted inReligion
The Moore Report- Home from Rome: a look back at my trip to advocate for the ‘Saintly Six’ in the Vatican
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. It was the trip of a lifetime. It was not a vacation, but a mission trip to advocate for justice and the respect of the Black Catholics, worshiping and serving in the U.S. for over 400 years. We have kept our eyes on God and the unrequited love from our […]
Posted inPOLITICS
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces bid for reelection
By Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO In front of an enthusiastic Cahill Recreation Center audience, Baltimore’s Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced his decision to run for re-election on Nov. 18. Scott was supported on stage by citizens like Kamrin Brown, a former squeegee kid; Gwen Levi, a returned citizen, failed by the judicial system; Rian […]
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Sharon Baptist Church installs Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson Jr. as new senior pastor
By AFRO Staff For those who’ve known and worshiped at Sharon Baptist Church in West Baltimore, history was made, Nov. 12 when the Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson, Jr., formerly the pastor of the church, was consecrated as lead pastor. Johnson is only the fifth in the church’s history to be named to the position. […]
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Combatting Diabetes: A Multifaceted Approach to Community Well-Being
By Kimberly Harris Diabetes is a pervasive health issue in the U.S., affecting nearly 1 in 10 Americans, with an additional 88 million adults at risk of developing the disease. The economic ramifications are staggering, contributing significantly to healthcare costs to the tune of $327 billion annually through both direct medical costs and the toll […]
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Military service taught Sgt. (Ret) Bridgette Threat that ‘preparation is key’
By Wanda Boulware, Special to the AFRO It is said time and time again that it is an honor to serve in the U.S. military and while that may be true being a soldier has so much more to offer. Retired Technical Sergeant Bridgette Gilmore Threat gives us a glimpse of what being an officer […]
