The Silver Spring Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is hosting a FREE Black Family Wellness Expo on March 21, 2025, aimed at reducing health and economic disparities in the Black community.
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Marilyn Mosby avoids prison, sentenced to one year home detention for mortgage fraud, perjury convictions
Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to three years of supervised release and 12 months of home detention for mortgage fraud and perjury, and was also ordered to complete 100 hours of community service.
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Justin Naylor shines as a role model in school and community
By Amelia UduafemehSpecial to the AFRO This week, the AFRO continues to celebrate members of the community that are making a difference. Justin Naylor is a junior at Joppatowne High School, in Harford County, Md. who has found numerous ways to better his school and community. Naylor told the AFRO that he enjoys being a […]
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Veda Rasheed announces council bid for Ward 7 in D.C.
By Re’Jon JonesSpecial to the AFRO Veda Rasheed is vying to be a council member for Ward 7 with hopes of reshaping the political landscape. Raised in the heart of the community in the River Terrace neighborhood, she shared with the AFRO her commitment to addressing the diverse needs of the residents. “I am running […]
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Virginia Ali, co- founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, turns 90 years old
Virginia Ali, co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, celebrated her 90th birthday at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., with family and friends, and was honored by Mayor Muriel Bowser, Sheila Johnson, and Donnie Simpson.
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Lisa Gore, D.C. Council Ward 4 candidate, shares plans to change the community
By Zsana HoskinsSpecial to the AFRO In the 2022 election, Lisa Gore ran at large for a council seat. But now her focus is on Ward 4, where her family resides, the place she calls home. “We cannot afford four years of representation that prioritizes broader agendas over our immediate needs,” Gore stated in an […]
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Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority highlights community organizations making a difference
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) is celebrating 35 years of service this year. Known for their work in the community, the ladies of AKA are recognizing other organizations that are making a difference in the Baltimore area. Seven organizations will be awarded […]
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AT&T executive LaTara Harris leaves corporate America to head Crittenton Services of Greater Washington
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com LaTara Harris, the former director of external and legislative affairs for AT&T in the Mid-Atlantic region, has returned to the nonprofit sector. Harris, who previously worked for the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT), became the CEO and president of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (Crittenton) on Oct. […]