Mrs. Santa returned to West Baltimore with gifts, games, and bikes for all ages, partnering with Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy, and raising $5,000 to help 40 families in need this holiday season.
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AFRO News to honor DPW workers as Unsung Heroes of Baltimore
The AFRO will honor four Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works employees on Oct. 23 for their dedication in keeping the city clean and safe, celebrating their often-overlooked service.
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AFRO D.C. High Tea set to celebrate sisterhood, style and HBCU legacies
The AFRO will host their D.C. High Tea on Sept. 6 at Shiloh Baptist Church, located at 1500 9th Street NW in the nation’s capital.
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Associated Black Charities honors past leaders at 40th anniversary gala
Associated Black Charities (ABC) is celebrating its 40th year of service in 2025. On June 14 the organization held its annual anniversary gala, celebrating decades of impact, leadership and progress in advancing racial and economic equity.
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AFRO wins over 20 awards in Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association contest
The AFRO earned top honors at the 2024 Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia Press Association Awards, taking home over 20 awards across multiple categories and reinforcing its 133-year tradition of journalistic excellence. Amid growing political challenges for the press, these wins underscore the essential role of Black media in uplifting community voices and safeguarding the truth.
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Obituary: Dorothy Anna Williams, matriarch and former federal employee, dies at 95
Dorothy Anna Williams is remembered as a gracious and vibrant matriarch whose warmth, charm, and adventurous spirit left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she embraced life fully—from her decades-long career in public service to her later years filled with travel, card games, and cherished family moments.
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AFRO High Tea returns to Baltimore
The AFRO’s High Tea returns April 26 at Martin’s West, honoring historic organizations and celebrating community legacy. With nearly 1,000 guests expected, the event features live entertainment, local vendors and support.
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An AFRO salute: Denise Dorsey retires after nearly 50 yearsÂ
Denise Dorsey, AFRO production manager, is retiring after 48 years of dedicated service, during which she mastered the evolutions of technology in news and publishing and became a pillar within the company.
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AFRO team visits land that played pivotal role in newspapers’ beginnings
The AFRO American Newspapers and Afro Charities team recently visited the land where Martha Howard Murphy, wife of AFRO founder John H. Murphy Sr., was enslaved and later owned, which provided seed money for the founding of the AFRO.
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AFRO High Tea returns to D.C.
The AFRO High Tea honored four women for their contributions to political and community service, including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, and former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt.
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Hundreds attend AFRO High Tea in honor of Divine Nine organizations
AFRO American Newspapers honored the work of the Divine Nine Black Greek letter organizations at its 2024 High Tea, with elected officials, members, and supporters of the organization in attendance to celebrate the impact of BGLOs on the Baltimore area.