Afro e-edition 11-03-2023
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Coppin State University’s College of Business elevates education in Baltimore
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO Coppin State University’s Charles Schwab ticker tape LED board keeps students in the know. (AFRO Photos/ Reuben Greene) Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins shakes hands with alumna Florine Camphor. (AFRO Photos/ Reuben Greene) Ron Williams, associate professor of management and marketing, greets a community attendee. (AFRO
Celebrating the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr., son of Henrietta Lacks
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Sept. 13 people gathered from far and wide at Faith Christian Fellowship to celebrate the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr. The patriarch of the Lacks family died from liver disease complications at the Baltimore VA Medical Center on Aug. 26. Lacks was 88 years old
Six common folks called to lead saintly lives, their inspiration should call us to action
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Black Catholics have always had to fight for first class membership in the American Catholic Church. We advocated to be baptized while living and laboring on the plantation. We fought to be admitted to Catholic churches– some of which we built– only to be forced to
The White House and Google launch a new virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation
By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Can’t come to Washington? Couldn’t get a ticket to tour the White House? Don’t worry. The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture launched a new virtual tour of the famous mansion on Oct. 27, which is also National Civics Day. With a computer
AFRO News to host “A Salute to Our Veterans”
By Abel Communications This Veteran’s Day, the AFRO will proudly host “A Salute to Our Veterans, a luncheon recognizing Black veterans across generations, from World War II to the globe’s most recent battles. Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Anthony C. Woods, will deliver a keynote address to military honorees and esteemed guests. As
Protests spread in America as Israel- Hamas conflict escalates
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Protests across the country have increased as the Israel-Hamas war intensifies. Americans across the nation are calling for a ceasefire and speaking up on behalf of the innocent civilians in Gaza, trapped in a warzone as Israeli retaliation for the Oct. 7 Hamas attack continues. In Baltimore, the
CELEBRATION CHURCH at Columbia Celebrates 50th Anniversary of “helping people win in life”
(Photo courtesy Celebration Church) By Special Press Release COLUMBIA, MD – CELEBRATION CHURCH at Columbia is elated to celebrate its 50th anniversary of “helping people win in life,” featuring a week of exciting events, Nov. 5-12, at its church, located at 7101 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046. Under the theme “Legacy,” the celebration will include
Join us for “This is Our War: A Salute to Our Veterans” event at Reginald Lewis Museum
We’re excited to invite you to “This is Our War: A Salute to Our Veterans” event, where we come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 7 2023🕕 Time: 11:30📍 Location: Reginald Lewis Museum Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of gratitude, music
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — November 03, 2023
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