By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor Veteran journalist and news director Charles F. Robinson III died Dec. 15. Robinson was a giant of the Black Press and a vital member of the Maryland Public Television (MPT) team. Travis Mitchell, senior vice president and chief content officer at MPT, described Robinson as “one of the rare individuals […]
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A legacy remembered; a future inspired: Delta Lambda’s Annual Fall Concert at the Basilica
Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha hosted its Annual Fall Concert at the historic Baltimore Basilica, uniting more than 150 singers and musicians for a powerful celebration of sacred music and cultural heritage. The event honored the legacy of the late Dr. Kirk P. Gaddy Sr. and showcased the chapter’s commitment to uplifting future leaders through its Beautillion Scholars Program.
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Baltimore couple find strength in community amid Hurricane Melissa as Maryland leaders rally relief for Jamaica
After surviving Hurricane Melissa while in Jamaica for a wedding, Baltimore couple Rudy and Jonelle Hooks found comfort in the compassion of fellow guests and support from their Maryland community. As they returned home, local officials and Jamaican-born leaders launched relief efforts, mobilizing donation drives to aid those affected by the storm.
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Homegoing services announced for Dr. Earl Richardson
By AFRO Staff Memorial services for Dr. Earl Richardson, ninth president of Morgan State University, will be held Sept. 26-27 in Princess Anne, Md. Richardson, who served at Morgan State’s helm for 26 years, is widely regarded for the institution’s transformation from an undergraduate liberal arts institution into a doctoral research university and for his […]
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Funeral services set for retired Morgan State dean Clayton Stansbury Jr.
Clayton C. Stansbury Jr., retired dean of Morgan State University’s (MSU) Honors College, died Aug. 30 at age 93. Funeral services will be held Sept. 16 at the MSU’s Murphy Fine Arts Center.
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Tuskegee University mourns sudden death of student-athlete
Tuskegee University is grieving the death of junior mechanical engineering student and Golden Tiger baseball player Macahri Washington-Parker, remembered by peers and faculty as a dedicated leader and mentor. His passing, amid broader concerns about suicide among Black youth, has prompted an outpouring of support from the campus community and his family, who celebrate his lasting impact on those he touched.
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Service members speak on life in the military and the Divine Nine
Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) have played a significant role in shaping the lives and careers of Black service members, with many finding that time in their respective organizations only heightens their ability to lead in the military.
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Dr. Jerry Seals, infectious diseases specialist, passes away after battle with Alzheimer’s disease
By Special to the AFRO Jerry Seals, MD quietly passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Oct. 13. He was born on Nov. 1, 1946 in Laurel, Miss., the son of George and Mildred (Currie) Seals. After the family moved to Buffalo, N.Y. in 1958, he graduated from Buffalo’s Bennett High School […]