By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Maxed out credit cards, overdraft fees, car repossessions and a 385 credit score once defined Steven M. Hughes’ financial reality. Years later, working as a financial therapist, he now recognizes what he was experiencing wasn’t just poor money management, it was financial trauma. Although financial trauma does not have a […]
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Spotlight on Cherry Hill leadership: Raheem Brown
As Cherry Hill prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary, Raheem Brown stands out as a driving force behind its youth and community stability. Through the Cherry Hill Eagle Foundation, he continues to build opportunity and mentorship.
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Bates pulls out of city’s violence-reduction partnership; Mayor Scott urges continued cooperation
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates (D) announced his office will end direct coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), citing a “veil of secrecy.” His actions raise questions about the future of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy, which is led by MONSE and is largely credited for recent public safety improvements.
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Black student parents can thrive with access to this critical federal program
Learn about the challenges faced by Black student parents in higher education and how the CCAMPIS program can provide support for child care costs.
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The AFRO Named Among the Nation’s Top Black News Outlets on Two Feedspot Lists
The AFRO-American Newspapers, the nation’s oldest continuously published Black-owned newspaper still owned by its founding family, has been named to Feedspot’s list of the “45 Best Black News Websites of 2025.” The recognition honors The AFRO’s legacy of trusted journalism and its continued innovation in digital media, storytelling, and community engagement.
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AFRO featured as lead story in Visit Baltimore Fall and Winter Guide
AFRO News and Afro Charities CEO and publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper and Afro Charities Executive Director Savannah Wood have authored the lead story in Visit Baltimore’s Fall and Winter Guide, highlighting the AFRO’s role in documenting the civil rights movement.
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AFRO Votes: A new go-to resource for information ahead of Election Day
The AFRO.com website now features AFRO Votes, a one-stop shop of resources and information related to the upcoming Nov. 5 election, including registration status, local elections, absentee ballots, and youth registration.