News of Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones’ immediate departure from her speakership role in the state legislature has led to an outpouring of love and appreciation for her time as the first woman and first Black person to hold the role. Leaders across the state credited her with steady, principled leadership through crises, landmark legislative victories, and major investments in HBCUs and underserved communities.
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Annual Masked Ball returns to Charm City
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com With the assistance of individuals like Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) remains committed to transforming the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Baltimore City On Saturday, Nov. 1, beginning with a 7 p.m. reception, UNCF will return its fundraising event, the […]
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Morgan State University targets R-1 status to boost innovation, jobs and growth in Baltimore
Maryland’s Morgan State University is pushing toward R-1 status, aiming to boost research output, attract investment and strengthen Baltimore’s economy.
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Dr. Earl S. Richardson, HBCU champion and transformative former president of Morgan State University, dies at 81
Dr. Earl S. Richardson, the ninth president of Morgan State University, passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of growth, innovation, and advocacy for historically Black colleges and universities.
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Morgan State breaks ground on $337M science center
Maryland officials broke ground on Morgan State University’s $337 million Science Research Center on May 14, the largest state investment in the school’s history. The facility will boost innovation, research and HBCU excellence.
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Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott speak at Morgan State on Election Day
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore urged students at Morgan State University to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing the importance of their vote in deciding the next President of the United States and other elections.
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Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine selected to perform at 2026 Rose ParadeÂ
Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine has been selected to perform in the 137th Rose Parade, which will take place in California on January 1, 2026.