Nearly 1,200 guests gathered in Baltimore for the AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea, celebrating Black excellence and honoring women leaders across corporate, nonprofit and civic spaces. The annual sold-out event highlighted the achievements of Black women in executive roles while fostering community, tradition and intergenerational connection.
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First Lady Dawn Moore hosts third annual ‘A Woman’s Work’ brunch
Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore and the Foundation of the Preservation of Government House hosted the third annual “A Woman’s Work” Women’s Economic Empowerment Brunch on April 18 at the Government House. Attendees included co-founder of Black Entertainment Network (BET) Sheila Johnson, Wanda Durant and Angel Webb Reese.
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The AFRO’s Baltimore Tea returns with spotlight on women in the C-suite
The AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea will be held April 25 at Martin’s West from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each year the event serves as a time to celebrate the Black community and bring together the best of Baltimore. Shown here, 2025 attendees Jade Madden (left), Michelle Johnson and Dikesha Robinson.
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Associated Black Charities hosts conversation on leadership, authenticity in the workplace at annual “Women on the Move” event
Associated Black Charities (ABC) hosted its annual “Women on the Move” event on Dec. 5 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Black women from all walks of life attended the panel discussion with a theme of “Women at the Top of Their Game.”
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United Way, BGE ease rising energy costs for 30,000 families with fund
Amid rising utility costs and economic uncertainty, many Central Maryland households are struggling to manage bills. The BGE Customer Relief Fund provided immediate financial assistance to more than 30,000 families this summer.
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AFRO Exclusive: Tamla Olivier on leading BGE, breaking barriers and powering Baltimore’s future
Tamla Olivier, recently appointed as CEO of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), sat down with the AFRO to discuss her journey as a Black woman in corporate leadership, her commitment to community engagement, and her plans to make energy more affordable and sustainable for Maryland residents. In the exclusive Q&A, Olivier emphasized her merit-based rise to the top and outlined BGE’s focus on energy equity, customer support, and innovation through AI.
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BGE announces Tamla Olivier as new chief executive officer
Tamla Olivier has been named the next president and CEO of BGE, effective May 1. A seasoned utility executive with deep ties to the company, Olivier returns to BGE after leading operations at Pepco Holdings, bringing a track record of customer-focused leadership and infrastructure innovation. She will succeed Carim Khouzami, who transitions to a senior executive role at Exelon.