Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Howard County to celebrate the reopening of the High Ridge Center in Ellicott City, creating what officials say may be the first facility in the nation to house all Divine Nine organizations and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. under one roof. The renovated 21,000-square-foot building will serve as a hub for service, leadership and collaboration, while continuing to house Head Start programs on its lower level.
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Tradition and change usher in 2026 MLK celebrations
Though he is no longer physically present, the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on through the federal holiday in his honor and the work of activists across the world. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 will offer a variety of events for people of all ages and backgrounds on Jan. 19.
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Family and friends mourn death of Hilda E. Kelson
The AFRO sends condolences to the friends, family and all those who knew and loved Hilda E. Kelson. The Morgan State alumna was 102 years old at the time of her death.
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Hope, healing and the will to live: Breast cancer survivors tell their stories
By Brandon Henry AFRO Intern For Lisa Johnson, Valerie Fraling and Tiffany Ann Wingate, breast cancer awareness isn’t just a phrase made up of buzzwords– it’s a reminder of their battles with breast cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “Black people have a lower overall 5-year cancer survival rate than […]
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A journey through faith, strength and breast cancer survival
Lisa Settles, the only Black female partner at a regional law firm, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and used her faith and community to cope with the treatment, keeping a photojournal of her journey and prioritizing her routine.
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Deltas on the Fairway: Celebrating the legacy of Helen Webb Harris
Helen Webb Harris, a pioneering educator and founder of the nation’s first African American women’s golf club, will be recognized at the Deltas on the Fairway National Golf Tournament on July 8 at the University of Maryland Golf Course.
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Love, marriage and the evolution of dating: Lessons from the past
Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO, revisits the cultural view of relationships in the Black community and explores the courtship and marriage of her grandparents, Carl Murphy and Lula Vashti Turley, highlighting the importance of real love and commitment.
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Students shine at 40th Annual MLK Celebration and Youth Oratorical Competition
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted the 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Youth Oratorical competition, where middle and high school finalists presented their speeches and were awarded. The event also included musical selections, a bouquet of roses for Tara Funches, and recognition of community outreach efforts.
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This Women’s History Month, Regional Philanthropist Leader Talks Career, Finances and Motivation
Alicia Wilson, Head of Regional Philanthropy for North America at JPMorgan Chase, shares her career journey, tips for women to take charge of their career and finances, and inspiration from her local community.