Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com I am incredibly excited to be joining the AFRO as a Report For America corps member covering the business beat for the paper. Ever since I interned with my local newspaper during my sophomore year of high school […]
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Great News: Wilberforce cuts grads debt
Wilberforce, Ohio, May 29 – Wilberforce University is sending its newest graduating classes home with a huge gift and peace of mind. At the end of Saturday’s commencement exercises, President Elfred Anthony Pinkard announced to the 2020 and 2021 new alumni that their debt owed to the university has been settled and carries a zero balance. The […]
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HU Names College of Fine Arts after Chadwick Boseman
Howard University announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of famous alumnus, the late actor Chadwick Boseman. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Just two weeks after Phylicia Rashad was announced dean of Howard University’s newly reestablished College of Fine Arts, the institution […]
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Mother, daughter each graduate with fourth degrees same weekend
By Dr. Jaqueline M. Pressey and Jacquelynn M. Pressey A Room with a View: Legacy Revealed! From the perspective of a mother’s heart, I have always wanted the best for my children, yet I have sometimes made many mistakes during the years of raising them. I planned, provided, instructed and trained hoping that I have […]
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Some parents take a raincheck on COVID vaccine for their children
At least 70% of the United States population needs to be vaccinated in order to attain herd immunity. The Pfizer vaccine was the first to be deemed safe for young people ages 12-15, but many parents are skeptical about allowing their young people to take the shot. (Photo courtesy of unsplash) By Marnita Coleman Special […]
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Baltimore Entrepreneur Snags $10,000 Business Grant
Entrepreneur Robin Holmes, Owner Deddles Mini Donuts (Courtesy Photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO The pain over her mother’s death is still evident in Robin Holmes’ voice as she speaks to Baltimore Afro about landing a $10,000 Opportunity Grant from Merchant Maverick, the business product comparison site for small business owners. It isn’t […]
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Black Girl Magic!: U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2021
U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2021 (Courtesy photo) Graduating this year from the U.S. Naval Academy includes the first-ever Black female brigade commander, Sydney Barber. The AFRO reported on Barber’s achievement when it was initially announced. Congratulations to Commander Barber and the rest of her classmates. Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join […]
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Simone Biles makes history, defies the odds and gravity
(Photo Courtesy of AP) Only one of the greats, like Simone Biles, can make history again while defending their world titles. On May 22, at the U.S. Classic Gymnastics meet, Biles successfully landed the Yurchenko double pike, making her the first woman in gymnastics history to do so in competition. The four-time Olympic gold medalist […]
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Historic Justice Department appointment: Kristen Clarke confirmed as first Black woman to lead Civil Rights Division
Kristen Clarke, confirmed as assistant attorney general for civil rights, U. S. Department of Justice. (Courtesy Photo) First Black woman to lead Civil Rights Division Appointment Signals Hope for Black America By Charlene Crowell (TriceEdneyWire.com) – In recent years, many people of different races and ethnicities have fought against rollbacks to hard-won racial progress. From […]
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Cooking Baltimore with culinary swag
Chef Jurdaé (Photos by Matthew Pasley of shots.on.ice) By J.A. Chase Special to the AFRO “Broken people, lost dreams and everyday stress all disappear the moment we break bread…in that moment, I have the opportunity to create happiness. The look on a client’s face when texture, taste and spices intertwine is what brings me joy […]
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A delicious love affair: My life as a foodie
Lentil and mushroom Swedish meatballs (Photos by Schavonna Williams@fulloflifewellness) By Lenora Howze AFRO Executive Director lhowze@afro.com For as long as I can remember and well before the word “foodie” entered our lexicon, I’ve had a love for food. Some may, okay they did, call it an inordinate one. Growing up and at every family meal, […]
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Baltimore native assigned to Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet serves aboard USS Mount Whitney
Petty Officer 2nd Class Ross Baker (Courtesy Photo/Navy Office of Community Outreach) By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan Carter, Navy Office of Community Outreach GAETA, Italy – Petty Officer 2nd Class Ross Baker, a Baltimore, Maryland, native assigned to Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet is serving aboard USS Mount Whitney. Baker is a 2010 Saint […]