By AFRO Staff While life, for many, paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, issues challenging the Black community persisted or worsened. Addressing some of those concerns—inflation, health disparities, voting rights—was the […] The post Black Women’s Agenda convenes in Washington appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore’s Baltimore by Baltimore festival returns Sunday for its October series at the Inner […] The post Baltimore by Baltimore festival is bringing Black Girl Magic to the Inner Harbor this weekend appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The Congressional Black Caucus held the 2022 Phoenix Awards inside of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Oct. 1. The show was […] The post Congressional Black Caucus Foundation honors Black leadership appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many organizations across the country to shut down their in-person meetings and conferences over the […] The post AFRO review: an inside look at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Sarah E. Crest, Special to the AFRO Harold D. Young chronicles the evolution of African-American business leaders in his new book, “From Lunch Counter Protests to Corporate America,” highlighting […] The post Local Black business giants highlighted in text by local author appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer, mscatliffe@afro.com Coke bottle, brick house, hourglass– all of these terms have been used to describe a desirable feminine figure and evoke a certain […] The post Brazilian butt lifts have taken Black culture by storm–but is this popular cosmetic surgical trend safe? appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
Baltimore, September 16, 2022: Druid Hill Park Partnership will be hosting an opportunity for the public to learn more about projects and plans for Druid Hill Park and the adjacent […] The post October 13th Event Planned Showcasing Druid Hill Park’s appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Gamma Chapter recently unveiled its blue and white-accented monument on the campus of Morgan State University (MSU). The […] The post Phi Beta Sigma’s Gamma Chapter unveils monument on Morgan State University campus appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Sarah Crest, Special to the AFRO “Blacks Facts ~ The Ultimate Primer to the Historical and the Hysterical,” is now available in paperback form. Black studies experts have responded […] The post New book highlights key figures and moments in Black history appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Emmett Gartner, Capital News Service The Montgomery County Circuit Court decided to approve the Maryland State Board of Elections’ emergency petition to allow the early processing and counting of […] The post Court approval of early counting of mail-in ballots expected to accelerate 2022 election certification appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .