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A Celebration of Life and Legacy: Dr. Emmett C. Burns, Jr., Ph.D

by Special to the AFROMarch 23, 2022March 24, 2022

Saturday, March 26, 2022 | 11:00 am Rising Sun First Baptist Church 2211 Saint Lukes Lane | Baltimore, MD 21207 Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the […]

Posted inOPINION

Life and remembrance: A legacy worth leaving

by BlackPressUSA/NNPAMarch 10, 2022March 10, 2022

By Avery Ross We are hardwired to deal with grief, but everyone grieves differently. Acknowledging the complexities and simplicity of grief allow me to live a full life. Sometimes my […]

Posted inBUSINESS

First and Few: Baltimore’s Longest Living Funeral Directress Passes Away

by Alexis TaylorFebruary 16, 2022February 17, 2022

By Alexis TaylorSpecial to the AFRO Alice Theresa Baysmore Manns didn’t have to know you. You didn’t have to be family. You didn’t even have to have the money to […]

Posted in!Front Page

Death of a salesman: Remembering Robert Murphy Matthews Sr.

by Ralph E. Moore Jr.January 20, 2022

By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Robert Murphy Matthews Sr. was the great-grandson of John H. Murphy Sr., founder of the AFRO-American Newspaper.  At age 75, sadly […]

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James “Winky” Camphor: Lessons from a life well lived

by Special to the AFROJanuary 20, 2022

By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO If you are looking for a little inspiration, heartfelt-moments and gut-wrenching laughter, consider the wisdom, warmth and humor of James Camphor (better known […]

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Homegoing Service arrangements for Rev. Dr. Gloria Knox

by Special to the AFROJanuary 12, 2022January 12, 2022

It is with profound sadness that Trustee Calvin Knox, Jr and Family announce the transition of The Reverend Dr. Gloria Alford Knox to Glory The Family will receive visitors on […]

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The Reginald F. Lewis Museum family mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. Bowyer G. Freeman

by Special to the AFROJanuary 10, 2022January 11, 2022

The Board and Staff of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum extend our deepest condolences to our executive director Terri Lee Freeman at the passing of her husband, Rev. Dr. Bowyer […]

Posted inBUSINESS

National Black Business Chamber champion Harry C. Alford dies

by Special to the AFRODecember 9, 2021

Submitted by Larry D. Ivory President/CEO, Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce It is with great sadness that our Warrior Leader and President/CEO and Co-Founder of the National Black Chamber […]

Posted inNEWS

Homegoing Celebration for Brother Edgar A. Brookins, Jr.

by Special to the AFRODecember 4, 2021December 15, 2021

Homegoing Celebration for Brother Edgar A. Brookins, Jr. Saturday, December 18 at 11:00 a.m., Memorial Chapel, Fort Myer, Virginia Read tributes to Mr. Brookins here and here. Read additional articles […]

Posted inObituaries

The Moore Report: Mind, body, spirit: paying homage to the lives of three great women

by Ralph E. Moore Jr.October 15, 2021January 25, 2022

Ralph E. Moore Jr. By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. Speaking of the AFRO’s theme of body, mind and spirit… three great women passed away recently. Body Sister Marilyn Hopewell, my […]

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Percy Allen, II Obituary

by Special to the AFROSeptember 20, 2021January 25, 2022

Percy Allen II Percy Allen II, 80, departed this life on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born on April 7, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana […]

Posted inReligion

Archbishop Carl Bean funeral services announced

by Special ReportSeptember 13, 2021January 25, 2022

Archbishop Carl Bean (Screenshot) FUNERAL SERVICES ANNOUNCED FOR AIDS ACTIVIST AND GOSPEL SINGER ARCHBISHOP CARL BEAN LOS ANGELES – Unity Fellowship Church has announced details of the public memorial service […]

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