By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Bowie State University received notification of a $50 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott on Nov. 14. The unrestricted grant represents the largest philanthropic gift in Bowie State’s history and doubles the size of a $25 million gift Scott granted to Bowie in 2020. “Her generosity arrives at a pivotal moment […]
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Funeral arrangements announced for Baltimore icon Herb Brown
Herb Brown, a World War II veteran, prominent Baltimore businessman and political power broker who co-founded the Vanguard Organization, died Nov. 4 at age 101. Visitation and funeral services will take place Nov. 21 and 22, respectively.
Posted inNational Sports
Late TD lifts Ravens to 23-16 win over Browns and spoils Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut
Mark Andrews’ 35-yard rushing touchdown on a late fourth-and-inches play lifted the Baltimore Ravens to a 23-16 comeback win over the Cleveland Browns, spoiling rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut. The Ravens notched their fourth straight victory, while Sanders struggled in relief of injured starter Dillon Gabriel.
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Browns QB Shedeur Sanders makes NFL debut after Dillon Gabriel departs with a head injury
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 16 after starter Dillon Gabriel left the game with a concussion. Sanders completed two short passes and lost a fumble during his first series, stepping in amid a season of shifting quarterback roles for Cleveland.
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University of Baltimore wraps up centennial celebration in style
The University of Baltimore celebrated 100 years on Nov. 13, honoring its legacy of driven students, lifelong learning, and shaping Baltimore’s future leaders while looking ahead to its second century of impact.
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Baltimore police officer indicted after viral video shows him trying to hit man with patrol car
A Baltimore police officer has been indicted after a viral video showed him attempting to hit a man with his patrol car following a brief verbal confrontation. Officer Robert Parks faces multiple charges, including second-degree attempted murder and misconduct in office, and could face up to 65 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
Posted inCommentary
Homecoming and the spirit of unity: What HBCUs teach America
Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston is president of Norfolk State University, chairwoman of the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and a member of the Board of Governors for the NCAA; and Dr. Tony Allen is president of Delaware State University, vice chairman of MEAC, and the chairman emeritus of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In their joint commentary, the pair celebrates the spirit and legacy of HBCU homecomings as more than festive gatherings—they are affirmations of cultural pride, resilience and unity.
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Reviving Johnston Square: New housing and library signal community renewal
On Nov. 10, ReBUILD Metro celebrated the opening of the Hammond at Greenmount Park, as well as the new Johnston Square Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
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From overseas theatres of war to local civil rights battlegrounds: Veterans who paved the way
Black service members have long played a pivotal role in shaping American history, from fighting overseas to advancing civil rights at home. Veterans such as Amzie Moore, Golden Asro Frinks and the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Company helped break barriers and inspire lasting change both in the military and society.
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Descendants of Harlem Hellfighters reflect on long-overdue honor for Black WWI heroes
The Harlem Hellfighters, an all-Black regiment in World War I, spent nearly 200 days in combat facing both the enemy and systemic racism at home. More than a century later, their descendants accepted a long-overdue Congressional Gold Medal, honoring their courage and resilience.
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Plant based diets reduce high blood pressure, prostate cancer, heart disease, and more
By John-Michael Lawrence Medical research shows that a plant-based diet reduces the need for medication, reduces the need for health care, prevents chronic ailments (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blood ailments, prostate cancer, etc.) that disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color because of poor diet and lack of health care. Animal protein […]