Dr. Otis Eldridge is officially the 2026 Teacher of the Year for Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools). Eldridge, a band director and music teacher at Hamilton Elementary Middle School, learned of the honor on May 7 via surprise visit by City Schools CEO Dr. Sonya Santelesis.
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Baltimore is investing—now our children deserve the results
Despite Baltimore’s high investment in public schools, student outcomes remain below average, indicating a need for greater accountability and transparency from the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
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Ellen Louise Dolvey Howard, Baltimore educator and TRIO leader, dies at 97
Ellen Louise Dolvey Howard, a Baltimore educator and national TRIO leader, died at 97 after a decades-long career helping low-income and first-generation students access higher education and trade programs.
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ABC’s Arcadia Community Convo explores broad range of issues
Residents and leaders in Baltimore’s Arcadia neighborhood gathered for an Associated Black Charities Community Convo to discuss connectivity, housing affordability and partnerships with Morgan State University, highlighting both the area’s strengths and ongoing challenges.
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Morgan State’s Delta Sigma Theta chapter marks 100 years of sisterhood and service
Morgan State University’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Gamma Chapter celebrated 100 years with its Centennial Gala on April 25 at Student Center Ballrooms. Honorary speakers included Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO-American Newspaper; Rosie Allen-Herring, first vice president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and Thelma Daley, 16th national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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From sharecropper to scholar: Andrew Billingsley at 100
At 100, Andrew Billingsley is celebrated for a lifetime of groundbreaking scholarship and leadership that reshaped understanding of Black families and strengthened higher education, particularly at Morgan State University. Honored at Hampton University with a new endowed scholarship, his legacy reflects a journey from the son of sharecroppers to a nationally influential sociologist and educator.
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Morgan state hosts inaugural Intimate Partner Violence Symposium
By Alexis LaRueAFRO Internalarue@afro.com Morgan State University’s Center for Urban Violence and Crime Reduction hosted its inaugural Intimate Partner Violence Symposium on March 24. The event served as a platform for experts, advocates and survivors to address the issue of domestic violence, share solutions and offer resources as a way of prevention. Attendees gained valuable […]
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New documentary celebrates Morgan State’s swim team legacy
A new documentary premiering April 15 revisits Morgan State’s championship-era swimming and diving program, tracing how former teammates are working to preserve a legacy of winning, connection and Black achievement that many outside the group may not fully know.
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosts GospelFest in honor of Richard Smallwood
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosted GospelFest on April 9 at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The 2026 installment of the event was a grand tribute to the late Richard Smallwood, the great gospel legend and composer that died Dec. 30, 2025. The concert was conducted by Jonathan Taylor Rush and featured performances by HBCU choirs. Guest artists included Maurette Brown Clark, Tabitha Brooks and Kymberli Joyeragin.
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Angela Davis speaks at Morgan State University
Angela Y. Davis, a professor emerita of History of Consciousness and Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, spoke to a full audience at Morgan State University about her life, activism, and the importance of collective responsibility to create a better world.
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A message to Anne Arundel County: An apology without repair isn’t complete
By Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III In any conversation about healing from the horrific legacy of slavery, there lingers the question of what comes next. We all know that slavery created devastating harms. Particularly with current threats to the true telling of history, it is significant when our government recognizes and acknowledges this. But what […]
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Aging while Black: Seniors say listening is the first step to care
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com When discussing how to best serve older residents, it can be easy to get lost in statistics and policies. Experts and seniors alike say what’s most important when considering the aging Black population is communication. “When we think about seniors and look at the social determinants of health, I think […]