Afro e-Edition 02-17-2023
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NCBCP Mourns the Passing of Thomas Dortch
NCBCP recognizes the exceptional life of Mr. Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., Father, Husband, Son, Leader, Mentor, Businessman, Philanthropist, Advocate, Beloved Member of the Community and National Treasure. Tommy Lived a Unique and Extraordinary Life Whose Contributions Across America Impacted Countless People, Focused on Lifting Black Americans and Other Marginalized People, Communities, HBCUs and Other Institutions
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Baltimore Alumnae Chapter gathers for their Founders Day Luncheon
By AFRO Staff The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Baltimore Alumnae Chapter held their Founders Day Luncheon on Feb. 5 inside of the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom, located on the campus of Morgan State University. National President and Chair of the organization, Elsie Cooke-Holmes served as keynote speaker for the event, which drew
D.C. native designs Governor Moore’s look for inauguration and People’s Ball looks
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On the day of Governor Wes Moore’s inauguration, the 44-year-old was sworn in wearing an athletic fit, navy blue suit. While celebrating and dancing the night away at The People’s Ball, the newly elected head of state donned a black velvet jacket with black tuxedo pants. Washington, D.C.
Local designers curate looks for Maryland’s new first family
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On Jan. 18, Wes Moore was inaugurated as the first Black governor of Maryland in the state’s capital. His wife, Dawn Moore, stood by his side wearing a cream cape-style coat over a cream colored dress. Baltimore native Jody Davis had the honor of dressing Maryland’s new first
5 Tips to Become a Homeowner in 2023
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In Your Home: Healthcare Made Easy
Older adults living with serious illness often find themselves in an unending cycle of health crises that lead from home to hospital to rehab and back home again. It also can be difficult for them to get to their many appointments and manage their care alone. Gilchrist’s Elder Medical Care (EMC) program brings care to
Associated Black Charities announces new CEO and president
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Chrissy M. Thornton is the new CEO and president of Associated Black Charities (ABC), a Baltimore nonprofit organization that works to remove racial barriers in public policy and the workforce for Maryland’s African-American families. Thornton was chosen for the position through a national search led by the organization
Maryland legislature to analyze gambling expansion
By MICHAEL CHARLES, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland Senate began hearings Wednesday on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide — a plan that would ask voters to legalize online gaming for sponsors paying a hefty licensing fee. SB 0267 was heard Wednesday. It is sponsored
Visiting a Maryland union hall, Biden touts economic initiatives
By IAN DECKER and YESENIA MONTENEGRO, Capital News Service LANHAM, Md. – President Joe Biden on Wednesday highlighted several key points of his economic plan — improving infrastructure, funding accessible health care, emphasizing American manufacturing and lowering the deficit — during a speech to friendly union workers. “We got more work to do,” Biden said