By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Officials in Prince George’s County have announced that students will start the 2022-2023 school year with masks on. The PGCPS website recently notified parents that masking is now required of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) students and employees. “In light of the highly contagious COVID-19 BA.5 variant, Prince […]
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AFRO Gala draws elected officials, community leaders and Murphy descendants to 130th anniversary celebration
By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO Mayor Scott, Congressman Mfume among those in attendance Elected leaders and supporters of the AFRO-American Newspaper convened for a lavish gala on Aug. 13 in Greenbelt, Md. to celebrate the publication’s 130th anniversary. The soiree included live entertainment and was hosted by comedian Tommy Davidson. All in attendance […]
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Chase Business Banking mentorship program offers one-one coaching to local minority entrepreneurs
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msaylesafro.com JPMorgan Chase’s senior business consultants in Baltimore, Beth Hehir and Hans Petit-Homme, hold more than 40 years of combined experience in commercial banking, business banking and financial services. Now, using their expertise, the pair has combined forces to mentor minority businesses across the […]
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Students in Montgomery County, Md. say they feel unready for college
By Blessings Chingrande, Special to the AFRO Rising high school seniors in Montgomery County say they are hesitant to apply for college because the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t allow for school administrations to adequately prepare students to meet college demands. “I don’t know where to start, or how to navigate or go about it,” said Hemen […]
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Here’s How We Bring Black Students Back to School
By Maya Pottiger, Word In Black Between mass shootings, anti-LGBTQ bills, burned-out teachers, diverse books being banned, and the school-to-prison pipeline, as well as drill-and-kill standardized-test-driven instruction, is it any wonder some students aren’t feeling like showing up to school anymore? Sprinkle the educational disruptions from COVID-19 on top, and it’s understandable that thousands of […]
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From the archives: how community happenings provided decades of coverage
By AFRO Staff Though the fight for freedom and equality have undoubtedly been a main focus for the AFRO American Newspapers, the publication has gone to great lengths to record the everyday happenings of life in Baltimore and beyond. While coverage of education, politics, police brutality and social justice was crucial- just as important were […]
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A pathway for Black wealth: Tips for fueling business growth through planning and mentorship
Black businesses are an essential part of the economy. As one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy, Black businesses contribute an estimated $200 billion to the national economy annually. Research shows that entire communities benefit when Black businesses succeed. They create jobs, close the racial wealth gap, and strengthen local economies. In celebration […]
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Big business: how the AFRO has celebrated Black entrepreneurship for 130 years
By AFRO Staff As the oldest family-owned, continuously published Black newspaper in the country, the oldest Black-owned business in the State of Maryland, and the 3rd oldest in the country, the AFRO knows a thing or two about Black entrepreneurship and sustainability over time. Over the years the AFRO has been a valuable resource for […]
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AFRO News on education: celebrating 130 years of a journey worthwhile
By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO Since its establishment in 1892, the AFRO American Newspaper has strongly believed in the role of education as a key to both eradicate racism and transform African-American lives. AFRO reporters have covered a variety of stories related to education including school segregation and funding; experienced and qualified educators; […]
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Our Unique Journeys: Diversity within Diversity
By A. Tonya Odom, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield I often hear people wondering aloud about what makes a group diverse. Is it different races, ethnicities or gender? Do members need to look differently to be diverse? I recently spoke on a panel with two women discussing best practices for championing diversity, equity and inclusion in the […]
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Top Questions You Need Answered Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is a huge milestone, and it is important to educate yourself about the process of buying a home before you dive in headfirst. After all, this is likely the largest investment that you will ever make. It is important to choose a house and a mortgage that you don’t regret. Does Homeownership […]