Anthony “Tony” W. Robinson, a civil rights attorney and longtime advocate for minority businesses, has died at 76. Funeral services will be held Aug. 11–12 in Baltimore to honor his decades of service, including his leadership of the Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund.
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With the heart of a lion: Parren Mitchell honored
On the 18th anniversary of his passing, Marylanders gathered in Annapolis to honor Parren J. Mitchell, a trailblazing statesman, war hero, civil rights activist, and the first African American to represent Maryland in Congress. Remembered as a mentor and visionary leader, Mitchell’s legacy of courage, service, and empowerment continues to inspire generations to pursue justice and uplift their communities.
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Baltimore mourns death of legendary civil rights activist, Helena Hicks, Ph.D.
Helena Hicks, Ph.D., a distinguished Baltimore activist and civil rights leader, died on April 18 at the age of 88, leaving a legacy of fighting for civil rights and justice for African Americans.