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Posted inBlack History
Juneteenth festival to include fireworks spectacular in historic Potomac, MarylandÂ
The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival is set to be bigger and brighter than ever before, with fireworks, live music, and proceeds donated to local nonprofit organizations, celebrating the rich heritage of Black communities and the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Juneteenth celebrations in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The AFRO is hosting an annual Juneteenth breakfast in Baltimore, while the Enoch Pratt Central Library will host a presentation on Juneteenth, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum will host a series of events for the history, music and theater buffs in the family.
Posted inBlack History
Morgan Park, historic African-American neighborhood, receives official historical marker
The Morgan Park neighborhood in Baltimore City officially unveiled a historical marker to commemorate its rich history and the legendary leaders who called the community home.
Posted inAfro Events
Replay available: The AFRO returns with fourth annual Black Business Matters ExpoÂ
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo to celebrate and uplift small Black-owned businesses, featuring workshops, musical performances, and interviews with industry experts and emerging entrepreneurs.
Posted inBUSINESS
Wifey Wines: Bringing African-American culture to the world of wine and spiritsÂ
Wifey Wines, co-founded by Marilyn Van Alstyne, aims to make wine drinking experiences more enjoyable and accessible to Black women, and is launching a new line of ready-to-drink cocktails mid-summer.
Posted inBUSINESS
STEM City platform to host AFRO’s fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo
The AFRO’s fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo will be hosted on Career Communications Group’s metaverse platform, STEM City USA, to celebrate small business and provide access to resources for Black entrepreneurs.
Posted inBUSINESS
In the beauty space: How Madhyatu Taylor merges culture and luxuryÂ
Djam All Naturals is a beauty and homegoods brand that offers a series of products carefully curated with the highest quality ingredients and materials, and is expanding with the addition of herbal teas.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Black Leadership Circle: Meet the local auxiliary group advocating for Black communities
The Black Leadership Circle is a new auxiliary group dedicated to providing a safe space for Black leaders in the Baltimore area, with a focus on uplifting the Black community and supporting a pipeline for leadership positions in the Black profession.
Posted in#Education
A time to educate: The importance of civic studies in K-12 classrooms
Civics education in K-12 prepares students to live in a democracy, teaches them about their rights, encourages civic responsibility and helps create meaningful participation in society.
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News
Register for AFRO Black Business Matters Free Virtual Expo 2024
The AFRO special section highlights the achievements and contributions of African Americans in various fields, including politics, business, arts, and sports.
Posted inLIFE & STYLE
Single In the City: Breaking up is hard– but not too hard to doÂ
Ericka Alston Buck offers ten tips for bouncing back from a breakup, including deleting contact information, deleting photos, and limiting interactions with mutual friends, to help you move on and become the best version of yourself.