By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Vincent P. Quayle helped scores of Black people get decent, affordable homes in Baltimore. Quayle and I met by chance standing in front of St. Frances Academy decades ago. He was a Jesuit priest, dressed in Black, as they do. We said “hello,” not knowing he would one day be
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Earlier this year Gov. Wes Moore made history by becoming the first Black man to be the governor of the state of Maryland. Moore is now a part of the rich, Black history in the state that is being preserved and told by local artists like Will Watson. Watson is
By AFRO Staff Climate activists and advocacy groups from all walks of life joined with youth in protest on Earth day, calling for President Biden and White House officials to officially put an end to the use of fossil fuels. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “fossil fuels, or energy sources formed in
By Ashleigh Fields, Special to the AFRO Thousands of people across the District recently celebrated 4/20, a day for cannabis enthusiasts on April 20. Professional organizations like the National Cannabis Policy Summit hosted a Congressional forum to discuss policy reform on the unofficial holiday, and the National Association of Black Cannabis Lawyers threw a coffee
By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday that his top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, will leave her post next month. As director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Rice had broad sway on the administration’s approach to health care, immigration and racial inequality. It was a surprising shift for Rice
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer On the evening of April 22 fans tuned in to see two of boxing’s most prominent athletes go toe-to-toe at theT-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Gervonta Davis faced off against Ryan Garcia. Davis emerged victorious with the 29th win of his career. Garcia went down after being floored in
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com National Day of Prayer On May 4, faith leaders and believers around the country will join together for the National Day of Prayer. In Baltimore, events will be held at Calvary Baptist Church from noon to 1 p.m. A National Day of Prayer Service will also be hosted
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