Securityplus Federal Credit Union sponsored and participated in The AFRO’s Black Business Matters EXPO to celebrate entrepreneurship, support small businesses and strengthen Baltimore’s community connections.
Tag: Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Posted inBUSINESS
From 9-to-5 to business owner: Two women share their path to entrepreneurship
After years of working traditional jobs, Tiffany Veney and Leslie Frelow took a leap of faith to launch their own businesses. Now, they’re carving out space in industries where Black women are often underrepresented—construction and wine.
Posted inAfro Events
Diversity on tap: How Maryland wine and beer makers are shifting the industry
Two Black-owned Maryland companies, Noir Sunshine Wines and Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company, are reshaping the craft wine and beer industries by embracing innovation and community engagement.
Posted inAfro Newspaper
Titans of Media: A conversation on the AFRO’s impact through storytelling
At the “Titans of Media” panel at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, leaders of the AFRO News and Afro Charities discussed their ongoing efforts to elevate Black voices, preserve historical narratives and innovate within the media landscape. The conversation highlighted the AFRO’s role as both a chronicler of history and a driving force for future generations, ensuring that Black stories remain visible and influential.
Posted inBaltimore News
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.
Posted inArts & Culture
Tom Miller week returns to Baltimore
The Fifth Annual Tom Miller Week will take place from Feb. 15–22 with events hosted at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, celebrating the life and work of renowned artist Tom Miller through community art-making, an oral history circle and the auction of a never-before-seen screenprint.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO News honors emergency service workers
The AFRO celebrated the bravery and determination of the local emergency services community on Oct. 24, honoring 911 operators and dispatchers who work with the fire department in Baltimore for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBaltimore News
Wealth Diversity Summit celebrates 10 years
The Generational Wealth Diversity Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary by providing resources to minority communities on how to pass down minority-owned businesses, with a panel of entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and insights on the importance of succession planning.
Posted inBlack History
Reginald F. Lewis Museum hopes to spark conversation with new Douglass mural
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture has installed a new mural, “Frederick Douglass / Liberty” by contemporary artist Adam Himoff, which reimagines the iconic abolitionist, writer and orator Frederick Douglass in a modern, stylish pose against a backdrop of graffiti.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Juneteenth celebrations in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The AFRO is hosting an annual Juneteenth breakfast in Baltimore, while the Enoch Pratt Central Library will host a presentation on Juneteenth, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum will host a series of events for the history, music and theater buffs in the family.
Posted inArts
Elizabeth Talford Scott honored at multiple art exhibits throughout Baltimore
The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, a series of exhibits at nine different sites in Baltimore, celebrates the legacy of the groundbreaking artist Elizabeth Talford Scott, with each venue working with students in the Exhibition Development Seminar to create a presentation of her work.