By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO The Maryland Center for History and Culture will open its new exhibit, “Passion and Purpose: Voices of Maryland’s Civil Rights Activists,” on May 20. In the exhibition, historic moments in the ongoing civil rights movement are told through the words and voices of those who lived it. […]
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Broadway business and design shine at Bowie State University
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. News Editor Bowie State University’s Department of Fine Arts is showing the world there is a direct route between Highway 197, Broadway, the runway and innovation. The “little campus” between Laurel and Bowie has become a powerhouse in the arts, science and business and just recently, students are gaining recognition […]
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Man pleads guilty to stealing checks intended for churches
By The Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A Florida man has pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of more than 2,600 checks intended for religious institutions in several states that were deposited into fake bank accounts, a federal prosecutor in Maryland said. Florin Vaduva, 31, of Dania Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy […]
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Kingdom fellowship breaks ground on new community care center – serving human needs in Prince George’s, Montgomery and Howard Counties
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. News Editor “Thy kingdom come” is a familiar phrase that will soon take on a whole new meaning in the upper northwest corner of Prince George’s County. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Prince Georges and Montgomery County elected officials recently joined Kingdom Fellowship Pastor Matthew Watley […]
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Finds – For The Culture!
By Cara Williams The most celebrated holiday other than Valentine’s Day is Mother’s Day. But sometimes, life happens, and we find ourselves scrounging for last-minute gifts and activities for our cherished moms. We’ve found some places in Washington DC and the surrounding areas to consider if you are still searching for the perfect gift, and […]
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HBCU-led marketing firm ABCD & Company proves philanthropy is just as important as earning a profit
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Fellow Howard University alumni and best friends Brittanye Briscoe, Amber Dozier, Durecia Moorer and Corey Briscoe established full-service marketing and events firm ABCD & Company in Rockville, Maryland back in 2014. Though all of them had personal motivations for becoming entrepreneurs, there was […]
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Maryland celebrates Harriet Tubman’s place in state history
By Kaitlyn Levinson, Capital News Service Maryland is revisiting the history of Harriet Tubman following Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to dedicate 2022 to the renowned Underground Railroad abductor, which many scholars say is an opportunity to inspire young people. “When it comes to the education curriculum, African American history is still marginalized,” said Chanel […]
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosts 91st North Atlantic Regional Conference in Baltimore
By Nicole D. Batey A sea of pink and green washed over downtown Baltimore as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted its 91st North Atlantic Regional Conference, from April 21 to 24. This was the sorority’s first in-person regional conference since the beginning of the pandemic started. The event was held inside of the Baltimore […]
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First-of-its-kind African-American STEM Doll inspires youth to explore computer science
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com It’s not often that people choose a major without knowing anything about the subject, but in the 10th grade, that’s just what Bukola Somide did. A friend at the time, who was senior, told Somide about computer science, and while she had zero […]
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Coppin State University to host Maryland gubernatorial candidate forum
By Special to the AFRO Coppin State University College of Business (COB) has scheduled a public forum that will feature several 2022 candidates for Maryland governor. The event, which is scheduled for April 26 and sponsored by the COB Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship, will provide a forum for the candidates to discuss issues related to […]
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More than 100 years of legislative service leaving the General Assembly
By E.A. BREEDEN, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS –Most members of the General Assembly return to the State House annually in January for the next legislative session. Six of the 188 delegates and senators said good-bye to their colleagues at the end of the session for the last time. They are retiring with more than 100 […]
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Relief may be in sight for Maryland residents who owe medical bills
By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO Financial relief is on the horizon for Maryland residents with medical bills. Legislation focused on finding and reimbursing Marylanders who paid for free medical services was approved by the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland State Senate, respectively. The only thing left to do is get a […]