Joseph L. Searles III made history in 1970 as the first Black man that traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Courtesy of the AARegistry) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Joseph L. Searles III, the first African-American floor broker on the New York Stock Exchange, […]
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Baltimore native co-writes star studded romantic drama ‘Really Love’
Isaiah (Kofi Siriboe) and Stevie (Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing) meet cute at an art exhibition in room in romantic drama “Really Love.” (Courtesy photos) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO In the tradition of stories of young love such as Love Jones and Love and Basketball, Director and Co-writer Angel Kristi Williams and Writer Felicia Pride, […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Mayor’s Office to require all city employees to report vaccination status or consent to weekly COVID testing
Mayor Brandon Scott, left, is pictured getting his vaccine shot in March. Mayor Scott announced that effective Oct. 18, all city employees will have to report their vaccination status or submit to weekly COVID testing. (Photo by Mark Dennis) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In the best interests of its employees and in […]
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Securing the Right to Vote: Marchers take to the Nation’s Capital to demand change
By Desiree Williams, NewsVision reporter On the 58th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington, more than 25,000 people from across the nation descended on the nation’s capital. The “March On for Voting Rights” brought participants from across the country to show up, speak up, and demand change. The supporters, which involved a diverse […]
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Local organizations unite to create memorable back-to-school experience for city students
(Photos by JJ McQueen) Divine Light, a local intensive outpatient drug treatment program in Baltimore, partnered with the Black Jeepers of the DMV (BJDMV) with hopes of creating an unforgettable back to school experience, post quarantine for 100 Baltimore City public school students. (Photos by JJ McQueen) “Post Freddie Gray, I wanted to continue to […]
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BLM petitions D.C., demands justice for An’Twan Gilmore
By AFRO Staff Black Lives Matter D.C. demanded justice in the fatal shooting of An’Twan Gilmore. Gilmore, a 27-year-old Black man, was shot by Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police (MPD) early on Aug. 25. He died in an area hospital. Police allegedly approached Gilmore while he was sleeping in his BMW, before firing ten shots at […]
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Twin sisters revive family business in grandmother’s honor
Lawyers Alice Crowe-Bell, left, and her identical twin sister Alicia Crowe are graduates of the Howard University School of Law and entrepreneurs after they decided to bottle their grandmother, Emmaline Stinson’s, famous hot sauce recipe. (Courtesy Photo) By Nicole D. Batey Special to the AFRO Identical twin sisters, Alice Crowe-Bell and Alicia Crowe, have made […]
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Power to Decide continues to prioritize reproductive health
(Courtesy of Unsplash) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Reproductive health has been a major issue among women in the Black and Brown community for some time, and now the topic is finally getting the attention it deserves. Power to Decide, an organization that strives to make known the dangers, myths and solutions of […]
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Thousands descend on Capital on anniversary to demand voting rights protection
Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton, one of the march organizers, told the crowd to continue to use their voices to protect voting rights. (Photograph by Gregory L. Coleman, Howard University News Service) By Gregory L. Coleman, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON — More than 25,000 people from across the country, some as far […]
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Diverse people with diverse causes from across the nation make up Washington March
Marchers displayed a variety of signs, including “D.C. statehood is racial justice,” “Abolish the filibuster NOW,” “Stop Jim Crow 2.0” and “Protect Voter Rights.” (Photo/HUNS) By Nyah Marshall, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – It would have been hard to miss Brita Filter even if he weren’t at the forefront of the tens of thousands […]
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BDC issues three RFPS for properties Westside of downtown
Baltimore (August 26, 2021) –The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC), on behalf of the City of Baltimore, has issued three Request for Proposals (RFP) for city-owned properties on the Westside of downtown. The RFPs are for a property on North Howard Street as well as properties located at Lexington and Park and Liberty and Park. The parcel […]
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The Visual voice for the people
Dee Dwyer is a photographer who moves fluidly through creative and political spaces alike, capturing what remains of Washington D.C.’s distinctive Black, arts and culture. (Photo/Ziggy D) By Nyame-Kye Kondo Special to the AFRO Photographers have always played an important role in documenting the happenings of their community. Capturing culture in action, photographers are able […]
