Howard University’s School of Business is redefining entrepreneurship education by combining a rigorous academic foundation with hands-on experience, mentorship, and cutting-edge tools like AI. With support from initiatives like the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, Howard is preparing students to lead with purpose and innovation in a rapidly evolving business world.
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Upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Month events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and communities across Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia are coming together to honor survivors, promote early detection and offer resources. From awareness walks and rallies to health discussions and free screenings, these free events provide opportunities to support the cause and get involved.
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How Baltimore schools support students living with sickle cell
Baltimore school nurse Mary Caudle is working to destigmatize sickle cell disease and ensure students receive individualized care plans, legal accommodations and classroom support so they can safely access education and thrive.
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How Dent Education is building the next generation of innovators
Dent Education empowers Baltimore youth ages 14 to 24 through paid, hands-on entrepreneurship programs. With up to 320 hours of immersive learning, students gain skills in business, design thinking and leadership. The nonprofit helps students turn ideas into real ventures while building confidence, community and long-term impact.
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Black women business owners are redefining Baltimore’s future
In Baltimore, Black women entrepreneurs are reshaping the city’s economic and cultural future. From downtown revitalization to oyster innovation and creative stationery, Shelonda Stokes, Jasmine Norton and Alisa Brock are building purpose-driven businesses rooted in community and resilience.
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Healing generations: How Black fathers are changing the narrative
For decades, the absent Black father narrative dominated headlines and policy debates. But new research and real-life stories are revealing a different reality—one where Black fathers are increasingly present, intentional and impactful in their children’s lives.
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Black history museum leaders embrace innovation to safeguard historical narratives
By Andrea Stevens AFRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com As political debates rage and historical narratives face increasing scrutiny, leaders at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia say this is a pivotal moment for institutions dedicated to African- American heritage. Shakia Gullette Warren, the museum’s executive director and newly appointed vice chair of the […]
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Morning Glory Homestead: Cultivating history, heritage and hospitality
On St. Helena Island in South Carolina, Anthony and Belinda Jones have transformed their ancestral farm into a living classroom and cultural retreat. Through immersive camping experiences, storytelling, traditional meals and educational programs, they celebrate and preserve Gullah heritage while sustaining their family farm.
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YouthWorks: Offering career paths—not just paychecks
For over 50 years, Baltimore City’s YouthWorks program has provided thousands of city youth with paid summer jobs, offering critical skills, mentorship and career pathways. Now expanding into year-round internships and credentialed career tracks in fields like healthcare and clean energy, the program is evolving into a powerful pipeline for workforce development and long-term economic mobility.
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Two perspectives, one heritage: Reconnecting with Africa’s cultural heartbeat
An American traveler and a Nigerian native share parallel reflections on the rich, enduring cultures of West Africa. From Senegal’s living history and art to Nigeria’s deep-rooted customs and fashion, their stories offer a vivid look into the pride, resilience, and beauty woven into everyday African life.
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Grandma’s house endures as the heart of family, even in changing times
Andrea Stevens AFRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com For generations, family gatherings often centered around one place: Grandma’s house. While shifting lifestyles, the pandemic and modern technology have changed how families come together, that familiar home still serves as the heart of connection for many. Olivia McCall, a 25-year-old professional ballerina from Baltimore, said she has seen […]
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority returns to D.C. for 57th National Convention
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. hosted its 57th National Convention in Washington, D.C., drawing more than 20,000 members to the city where it was founded in 1913. The five-day event celebrated over 111 years of sisterhood, scholarship and service, and featured public meetings, civic engagement and educational forums focused on issues impacting the Black community.