Alice Louise Alston Fitts, longtime Baltimore City public school counselor and first lady of First Baptist Church, passed away Feb 2. 2026. She was 80 years old.
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Funeral set for Rev. Dr. Delores B. Dorsey, trailblazing minister and educator
The Rev. Dr. Delores B. Dorsey, a pioneering minister and longtime Baltimore City kindergarten teacher, died Feb. 8. In 1994, she became the first woman ordained at Wayland Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Feb. 26 in Baltimore.
In summer book club, diverse Baltimore churches discuss ‘The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone And How We Can Prosper Together.’
Two local Protestant faith congregations in Baltimore are collaborating on a Summer Book Club to discuss Heather McGhee’s book “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone And How We Can Prosper Together” and address the tough realities of living in the city.
AFRO inside look: Addressing depression in the K-12 settingÂ
Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore City Public School System have partnered with Talkspace to provide virtual licensed counseling to students suffering from depression or other mental disorders, as part of their commitment to supporting student mental health and wellness.

