By Sylvia Ghazarian As we celebrate Women’s History Month focused this year on “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” we pay tribute to the remarkable and courageous women who have tirelessly advocated for equity, diversity and inclusion in all facets of society. Among these champions are those who have dedicated their efforts to […]
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Meet Dr. Steven Williams, the first Black president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
By Mekhi Abbott, Special to the AFRO, mabbott@afro.com In the waning months of 2023, Dr. Stephen Williams became the first Black person named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Williams has served as the president of ASPS since Oct. 30, 2023. According to Tri Valley Plastic Surgery, an organization and practice that […]
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Diverse excellence takes center stage: Black stars shine among 2024 Oscars nominations
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – The recent unveiling of the 96th Academy Awards nominations brought forth a notable roster of Black talent, marking a significant stride for the industry in recognizing diversity within the film industry. The list of nominees reveals that, to some degree, the Academy has finally […]
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Stem and Vine opens in Baltimore, cultivating a space for community, plants and wine
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com There are wine bars, and there are plant stores. But, what if the two were combined? Former metallurgical engineer Quincy Goldsmith has done just that in Baltimore with Stem and Vine. When walking into the business, located on the 300 block North Charles Street, you see not only […]
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Techstars DC presents Impressive Accelerator Cohort for 2023 Demo Day
By Jordyn Taylor Special to the AFRO Demo Day for the 2023 Techstars DC Accelerator Cohort was held on Dec. 8 at The View DC. The day featured 24 young tech start-ups that are leading the next generation of innovative solutions in industries spanning from healthcare and education to military and governmental services. The companies […]
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UpSurge Baltimore names new CEO
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com UpSurge Baltimore, a start-up ecosystem builder and investment engine, named Kory Bailey as its CEO on Nov. 7. Bailey formerly served as the organization’s chief ecosystem and relationship officer. He replaces Jamie McDonald and is UpSurge’s first Black CEO. “It’s always a challenge to succeed the founder of […]