By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer msayles@afro.com Jack and Jill of America kicked off their 47th National Convention with a town hall titled “The Power of Us” at the Baltimore Convention Center on July 21. The gathering honored seven community leaders who are driving change in education, Black business investment, digital equity, media, health and […]
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An important lesson from a Zillennial
Drawing inspiration from a conversation with her “zillennial” granddaughter, AFRO CEO and Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper argues that literacy, critical thinking and effective communication remain essential for success despite rapid technological change. She contends that limiting classroom distractions, strengthening foundational skills and prioritizing education at home and in schools are necessary to ensure that diplomas represent true preparation for work, leadership and civic life.
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AFRO News to honor nine Baltimore institutions at annual Juneteenth Breakfast
AFRO News will honor nine Baltimore-area organizations during its 2026 Juneteenth “Stewards of Legacy” Breakfast, recognizing their contributions to preserving Black history and culture.
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AFRO celebrates tenure, leadership of Lenora Howze as she departs executive director role
By Alexis LaRueAFRO Internalarue@afro.com Lenora Howze, longtime executive director and advertising director of AFRO News, was recently honored at a special event on March 26, celebrating her departure after more than 13 years of dedicated service. The farewell celebration served as a tribute to her impactful leadership and lasting contributions to the publication and the […]
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AFRO snags Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Executive Alliance has issued its 2024 Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation, and the AFRO has made the list for the second year in a row. In order for a company to qualify for the honor, women must hold at least 30 percent of executive leadership positions and at least […]
