Maryland’s HBCUs celebrated fall 2025 commencements at Morgan State University, Bowie State University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, honoring student achievement, resilience and community. Graduates and speakers highlighted the unique support HBCUs provide amid political and economic uncertainty, urging students to use their degrees to build legacy, uplift others and pursue lifelong learning.
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From the classroom to the newsroom: Meet the AFRO Interns of Summer 2025
By AFRO Staff This week, the AFRO would like to take the opportunity to highlight the interns who worked hard in the AFRO Editorial Department this summer. These young people are the future of not only the Black Press, but the news media field at large. From health and education to crime and politics, the […]
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Ink, identity, and influence: The AFRO’s ongoing legacy
The AFRO has long been a vital voice for the Black community, shining a light on issues often neglected by mainstream media. As it nears its 133rd anniversary, the newspaper continues its mission to confront injustice and amplify Black voices in a changing political landscape.
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Supporters honor Marilyn Mosby at Baltimore dinner
Supporters gathered in Baltimore on June 27 to honor Marilyn Mosby with a celebratory dinner recognizing her resilience through recent legal battles. The event, filled with heartfelt speeches and performances, underscored continued community support for Mosby, especially for her actions during the Freddie Gray case and her ongoing fight for justice.
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‘Enough is Enough’: Baltimore residents illuminate the urgency of gun reform
Andrea Stevens AFRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com Gun violence continues to shape daily life in Baltimore, where residents say it’s more than a headline — it’s a constant reality. From personal loss and trauma to frustration with broken systems, people across the city are speaking out about their experiences and what real solutions should look like. […]
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Angela Alsobrooks, top Democratic senate candidate in Maryland, speaks on economy, reproductive rights with HBCU students
Morgan State University’s campus newspaper, The Spokesman, hosted a forum for students and the public to hear from leading candidates in the race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks discussing gun violence, reproductive rights, and economic goals.
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Mfume discusses enrollment, housing issues at Morgan State
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, chairman of the Morgan State University Board of Regents, discussed the university’s enrollment surge, housing challenges, and the declining rate of enrollment for Black male students during an interview at the Democratic National Convention.