Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools (Courtesy Photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Despite the chaos being sown by Donald Trump who has refused to concede the presidential election he lost three weeks ago, President-Elect Joe Biden is moving forward with the presidential transition and naming choices to fill his […]
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Baltimore leadership weighs in on Thanksgiving during pandemic
From l-r: Bradon Scott, Nick Mosby, Bill Henry, and Pastor Mike Freeman. (Photos courtesy of Facebook) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO When the year began, it boasted to be “The Year of 20/20 Vision.” Folks became excited, embracing the premise that 20/20 vision is a perfect lens. Many made their resolutions, and this […]
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Former Bill T. Jones, White Oak dancer adds filmmaker to her resume
Dancer and Producer of Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones And D Man in The Waters, Rosalynde LeBlanc By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Baltimore’s Rosalynde LeBlanc has been a dancer for most of her life. “I was always around dance because of my mother,” LeBlanc explained of her mother, who was also […]
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Amtrak offers discounted trips from D.C. to Philadelphia
D.C. Editor Micha Green boarded a trip from D.C. to Philadelphia with Amtrak’s promotion of inexpensive tickets the entire month of November. (Photo by Micha Green) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com While the unluckiness of Friday the 13th loomed in this germaphobe reporter’s background, I boarded an Amtrak to Philadelphia with a promotion […]
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Black women take the lead
(Courtesy of Facebook, AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) Even in the midst of a pandemic, Black women are having a phenomenal year. Sen. Kamala Harris is the first African-American female vice president-elect. City Councilwoman Michelle Davis Younger is the first female, African-American and Democrat to be elected mayor of Manassas, Va. Former Mayor Marilyn Strickland […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Cherry Hill Strong
Residents and other organizations are working hard to protect Baltimore’s historic Cherry Hill community. (Courtesy photo) By Tashiera Allen and Jamar Dorsey Special to the AFRO South Baltimore’s historic Cherry Hill community has a story to tell. Much like the esteemed AFRO-American newspaper, Cherry Hill’s history must never be forgotten. Did you know that Cherry […]
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Washingtonians ‘disgusted’ with thousands of ‘Million MAGA’ marchers
A Black Trump supporter at the Million MAGA March taken on social media. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Saturday, Nov. 14, thousands of President Donald Trump, “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) supporters descended upon Washington D.C. for what was called and publicized as the “Million Maga March.” Despite the flop in […]
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Chase’s Cherry Hill branch ends bank desert
Chase’s new Cherry Hill branch Manager Christopher Forgenie. Although the branch has only been opened for one month, customers from the community are already expressing their gratitude for financial help in a community once considered a “bank desert. (Courtesy Photos) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Recently, JPMorgan Chase Bank celebrated the grand […]
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The Well: We are grateful
Andi Pyatt is an educator, entrepreneur, wellness professional, and author. (Courtesy Photo) By Andi Pyatt “The Well” is a recurring column to remind us of the power we possess in mind, body and spirit. Gratitude is a feeling and process that is best practiced within the moment. Especially, in the moments that challenge us. It […]
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Family seeks answers in death of 15-year-old
The family of Quawan Charles, victim of an alleged drowning, seeks answers for Charles’ untimely death. (Courtesy photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com The death of 15-year old Quawan Charles has some likening his fate to that of Emmett Till, who was murdered at the hands of two White men in Money, Miss. […]
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West Baltimore Mural Dedicated to Elijah Cummings
Rev. Dr. Alvin Hathaway, pastor of Union Baptist Church, poses for a picture in front of the Elijah Cummings mural. (Courtesy of Rev. Dr. Alvin Hathaway) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor Members of West Baltimore’s Union Baptist Church and the community gathered at the church to unveil the community mural project dedicated to our […]
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Black Quarterbacks Matter to Baltimore and Washington
The Baltimore Ravens and Washington Football Team are relying on young, Black quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Dwayne Haskins Jr. to carry their teams through a successful season. (Courtesy of AP News) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer Black quarterbacks matter this season if the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Football Team are to take the […]