Ravens player #21 Brandon Stephens assists two Curtis Bay Elementary first graders with making a plant bed. Not only was the event a meaningful day of community service, but was an opportunity to teach youngsters the valuable life skill of gardening. The 12 garden beds will serve as a supply of fresh produce as Curtis […]
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Coppin State Volleyball wins third-straight with victory over Norfolk State
BALTIMORE– Coppin State volleyball’s Miajavon Coleman and Andrea Tsvetanova notched double-doubles and Paola Caten had a match-high 18 kills to lead the Eagles to a 3-1 (25-20, 29-31, 25-17, 25-17) win over Norfolk State on Friday night inside the PEC Arena. The Eagles move to 13-9 (7-3 MEAC) while the Spartans fall to 7-14 (3-7 MEAC). A senior from San Antonio, […]
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Coppin State legendary coach Fang Mitchell gets arena floor named in his honor
CSU honored the legacy of Ronald “Fang” Mitchell and officially named the PEC Arena’s basketball floor after the longtime basketball coach in a special ceremony on the afternoon of Oct. 16. (Photos courtesy of Coppin State Athletics/TagTheShooter Photography) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO From now on, every time an athlete, coach or spectator […]
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Coppin State Volleyball takes down N.C. Central, 3-1 in pivotal MEAC matchup
BALTIMORE – Miajavon Coleman and Paola Caten notched double-doubles to lead the Coppin State volleyball team to a pivotal, 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 25-22, 25-21) victory over N.C. Central on Sunday afternoon at Ron ‘Fang’ Mitchell Court inside PEC Arena. With the victory, Coppin improves to 12-9 overall and 6-3 in the MEAC while N.C. Central falls to 6-12 […]
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Players targeted with racist abuse at German soccer game
(AP Photo/Joan Monfort) By The Associated Press Fans in Germany racially abused soccer players and threw objects during a game between Hamburger SV and Fortuna Düsseldorf, both clubs and a player confirmed Oct. 17. Hamburg said players from both teams were racially abused when the club drew 1-1 with Fortuna Düsseldorf in the second division […]
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Husband arrested in killing of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop
In this Aug. 2, 2021 file photo, Kenya’s Agnes Tirop, right, competes in the women’s 5,000-meters final at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Tirop, a two-time world championships bronze medalist, was found dead at her home in Iten in western Kenya, the country’s track federation said Oct. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File) […]
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David E. Garnett: Living faithful and fearlessly
David E. Garnett advises all men to see their doctors regularly, because early detection could possibly change their lives. (Courtesy photo) By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO In the world of sports, men who live on their passion and faith are often described as warriors and or leaders, especially those who play the game […]
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In memoriam: Mervo’s Elijah Gorham was one of a kind
(Photo credit/J.J. McQueen) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Elijah Gorham, a remarkable student-athlete who starred on Mervo’s football team, will be remembered as a young man full of character and charm with limitless potential. The burgeoning football talent died Oct. 11, nearly a month after sustaining a serious brain injury in a game […]
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Colin Kaepernick reminds Black corporate executives that freedom comes at a cost
Colin Kaepernick received the 2021 ELC Global Game Changer Award at Annual Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration, presented to an individual whose achievements transcend traditional roles for Black Americans and who represent a new, dynamic vision of how Black leaders globally can impact their communities through political, economic, educational and philanthropic empowerment and stewardship. The […]
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Three fitness elements you’re probably overthinking
Gerard “Coach G” Burley is a wellness expert and owner of Sweat DC. (Courtesy Photo) By Gerard “Coach G” Burley Wellness Expert and Sweat DC Owner If you’re like most other Americans, you likely have been struggling with keeping your fitness goals throughout the pandemic. In fact, according to an American Psychological Association survey, 61% […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: WFT Beats Falcons Despite A Defensive Stimulus Package
The Washington Football Team beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-30 on Oct. 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO The stimulus package that is the Washington Football Team’s defense continued and their special teams nearly cost them versus the Atlanta Falcons. Their struggles to stop the Falcons on third […]
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Orioles endure 110-loss season, have ‘lot of work to do’
(AP Photo) The Baltimore Orioles had separate losing streaks of 14 and 19 games and finished 39 games out of fourth place. Only one other team in baseball finished that far out of first. (AP Photo) By Noah Trister Associated Press The Baltimore Orioles had enough of their own problems this year without getting too […]
