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Ciara, Muni Long, Victoria Monét to Be Honored Femme It Forward’s Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala

Femme It Forward, the women-led music and entertainment company, has announced its inaugural Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala. The event will recognize “trailblazing women in entertainment who empower, uplift, and inspire change.” This year’s honorees include Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, Muni Long, Victoria Monét and Jozzy, to name a few.       

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Residents and elected officials hope new governor will improve collaborative relationship with Baltimore policymakers

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Many Baltimoreans think of their city as a town independent of Maryland.  Whether the sentiment is due to Baltimore’s location or the distinct culture, the poor collaboration between Baltimore City and the state of Maryland doesn’t help the attitude. In a recent interview