William Henry Proctor, right, pictured with his daughter Fox 45 Reporter Brandi Proctor. (Courtesy photo) By AFRO Staff William Henry Proctor, a distinguished lifelong professor at Morgan State University and mentor to many aspiring business and law students has died. The cause was kidney failure. Proctor was 75. The esteemed educator and civically minded Baltimore […]
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Dr. Anne Emery’s Memorial Announced
Dr. Anne O. Emery will be honored in a special ceremony at Heritage United Church of Christ on Oct. 24. (AFRO archive photo by Norma Spencer) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Dr. Anne O. Emery, the venerated Baltimore educator and community leader who died Aug. 19, will be honored formally during a memorial […]
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‘God Bless Your Hearts’
By AFRO Staff The Rev. Carl L. Washington Sr., founding pastor, St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church, died July 21, surrounded by his wife, the Rev. Dr. Minnie Washington and their family. They are grateful for all the prayers, shared tears and heartfelt condolences. Instead of flowers, those who would like to express their love are […]
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ArchBishop Naomi C. DuRant’s Altar Call
By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO If your connection to Baltimore radio runs through R&B and gospel stations WSID, WEBB, and WBGR, then it’s quite likely that you’re familiar with the late Archbishop Naomi C. DuRant. Maybe you were one of the countless listeners who, through the years, started their day by responding […]
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Obituary: Theresa Green Coleman
Theresa Green Coleman, noted Soprano and Opera Singer, recently died at age 95. A native of Baltimore, Mrs. Coleman was the daughter of the Late Rev. Dr. Joshua Henry Green and church organist, Goldie Ianthia Green. Having achieved both national and international acclaim over the span of three decades, namely in the late 50’s, 60’s […]
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Legendary NBA Star Wes Unseld Dies at 74
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com Wes Unseld was one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history and a world champion with the Washington Bullets. But, he was also known as a man of great integrity, who became a vital community leader in his adopted hometown of Baltimore. Unseld died today from pneumonia […]
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Morgan Alum, Former N.J. Mayor, Dies at 90
During the decades Thomas H. Cooke Jr. spent as an elected leader in New Jersey, his city, East Orange, fell on hard times. As a two-term mayor, his focus on restoring the city’s tax base brought the New York Times and network TV reporters across state lines to cover his campaign against slumlords. But the […]
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Mamion Roberta Miles Obituary
Mamion Roberta Miles Mamion Roberta Miles departed this life suddenly on Friday, February 28, 2020. She grew up in Turner’s Station, Maryland. She was the eldest of five children and her parents were the late Willie McDonald Williams also known as “Teapot” and Mamion Welborn Williams. She had four sisters and brothers. She leaves to […]
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Obituary: Josephine Beatrice Demby Brown
On January 31, 2020, Josephine Beatrice Demby Brown, Survived by son; Walter A. Brown, daughter; Shelley Jordon, 2 grandchildren; Jessica and Nicholas Jordon and a host of family and friends. Josephine Beatrice Demby Brown. (Courtesy Photo) Family will receive friends on Saturday at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 1121 W. Lanvale Street, Baltimore MD for a […]
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Life Celebration for Errol D. Gilliard Jr.
By AFRO Staff It was announced, Feb. 5, that Errol D. Gilliard Jr., son of the late Rev. Errol D. Gilliard Sr. and father of Donte Gilliard, died recently. The community will gather for a celebration of life, 12 p.m., Feb. 15 at Greater Harvest Baptist Church, 1617 W. Saratoga Street in Baltimore. Tributes should […]
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Bruce Hodge III Obituary
Bruce Hodge III (Courtesy Photo) Bruce Hodge III, born Nov. 1, 1950, Baltimore, Md., departed this life on Jan 1, 2020 after a prolonged illness. The son of the late Helena Green Hodge and Bruce Hodge Jr., Bruce leaves behind a daughter, Pamela, sister, Melvena Green, brother DeWitt, sister-in-law, Joanne, his girlfriend, Paulette Turner, and […]
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Services For Bea Scott Announced
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com Beatrice Odom Scott (Courtesy Photo) Beatrice Odom Scott, a stalwart member of the venerable Ashburton community of Northwest Baltimore and a teacher in the Baltimore City Public Schools for decades died recently. According to friends she was 77. According to John L. Crew, Jr., President of the Ashburton […]
