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Shooting at a historically Black university’s homecoming fest in Pennsylvania kills 1 and wounds 6

A shooting during Lincoln University’s homecoming festivities late Oct. 25 left one person dead and six others wounded, turning a night of celebration into tragedy at the historically Black university in Pennsylvania. Authorities detained one person with a firearm and are investigating whether more than one shooter was involved. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the campus as state police and the FBI assist in the investigation.

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MPT to debut documentary on Thurgood Marshall during HBCU Week 2025

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com In a public media partnership that offers content about the history, legacy, cultural heritage and degree programs offered by America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Maryland Public Television (MPT) will debut “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect.” The new documentary will explore the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, […]

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Governor Moore delivers commencement address at Lincoln University

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered the May 4 commencement address at Lincoln University, honoring the legacy of his grandfather—an alumnus forced to flee the U.S. as a child—and urging the Class of 2025 to embrace patriotism by shaping a better future. Moore, a military veteran and author, emphasized gratitude for past sacrifices and the responsibility of graduates to lead with purpose and unity.

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Obituary: Former judge George L. Russell Jr., founding chairman of Reginald F. Lewis Museum, dies at 96

George L. Russell Jr., a trailblazing jurist and civic leader who became the first African American to hold several key legal positions in Maryland, has died at the age of 96. As the founding chairman of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, he played a pivotal role in securing its funding and establishing it as a beacon of Black history and excellence.

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CIAA Tournament returns to Baltimore

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Student athletes, coaches and basketball fans from around the country flooded the downtown Baltimore area Feb. 26 to March 3 as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament returned to Charm City.  The men of Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University beat out Fayetteville State 54-51, capturing […]

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