Elijah, one of the most revered prophets in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, has been a source of inspiration for artists across various genres and generations. From traditional spirituals to modern rock ballads, Elijah’s story has been retold through music in countless ways, reflecting the enduring relevance of his message of faith and social justice. In
Ella Fitzgerald is a legendary jazz singer whose unique voice and captivating performances continue to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world. Her incredible talent and contribution to the music industry have earned her a place in history as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Throughout her career, Ella recorded
The Black community has a remarkable legacy of business ownership, tracing all the way back to the Reconstruction Era. From Reconstruction to the 1960s and 70s, the Black community had to rely on its own resources for economic growth. Due to systemic racism and abhorrent Jim Crow policies, professional opportunities were extremely limited for Black
By Special Release from the Office of City Council President and Comptroller of Baltimore City The following statement was read by the Clerk to the Board of Estimates on February 15th. “The proposed underground conduit system agreement with BGE, which we believe allows BGE to reduce its fee structure and receive complete control of capital
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com At 20 years old Taylor Wilson became the youngest person to work for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), an oversight agency for U.S. intelligence organizations. The Woodlawn, Md. native was hired in 2021 while working as a security information specialist for the National Security
By Howard News Staff Danielle Ren Holley, noted legal educator and social justice scholar, will become the twentieth president of Mount Holyoke College on July 1, 2023. The Board unanimously elected Holley following a thorough and inclusive search process. President-elect Holley is the first Black woman in the 186-year history of Mount Holyoke College to
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor Ben Crump recently became the only practicing Black attorney to have a law school named after him when Miami’s St. Thomas University (STU) named its law school in his honor this month. STU President David A. Armstrong reflected on the common values the institution shared with the civil rights
By AFRO Staff Attorney Benjamin L. Crump made history when the dedication of the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens is named in his honor. The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law drew the likes of George Clinton, the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols and Trayvon Martin’s
Founded by Vaughn C. Greene in 1996, with the partnership of William G. Miller, the family legacy continues. Vaughn’s daughter, Brittney Greene, MBA, LM, is the Vice President of Operations and Managing Funeral Director. With a compassionate team of licensed funeral directors and administrators, Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services honors the black community and continues
AFRO Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper. By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO Over 110 years ago, Booker Taliaferro Washington penned this letter to my great grandfather, John H. Murphy Sr. – AFRO founder and publisher– urging him to encourage the schools of Baltimore City to teach Black history. Washington, the first president and chief