Editorial Art by Kofi Tyus
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Top 10 Black history events in June
By Aswad Walker, Defender Network In support of celebrating Black history 24/7/365, check out the list below to learn about key historical events that have taken place during the month of June— in addition to Juneteenth. U.S. Rep. Joseph Haynes Rainey born On June 21, 1832, the first African American to serve in the U.S.
AFRO to host Juneteenth breakfast “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”
The AARP-sponsored event will honor local faith leaders and Black Baltimore historical institutions In celebration of Juneteenth, the AFRO is honored to host “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”, a breakfast recognizing faith leaders throughout Baltimore’s African-American community. As the oldest Black-owned business in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, the AFRO plays a central role in
Telling our story: a look at the history passed down via church and the family bible
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO For generations, family Bibles held information on the important occurrences that took place in the Black family. African Americans trusted their bibles for much more than sacred writings— they also relied on the book to discover those who went before them. Take a peek into that gigantic bible
Making room at the table: exploring the intersection of soul food and veganism
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Black culinary culture is sacred and rich. The dishes passed down since the first Juneteenth have inspired a nation and yes— even the international culinary arts scene. We honor our ancestors by making the very recipes they created to sustain themselves as they forged through the deepest bowels of
Associated Black Charities hosts annual gala, recognizes the AFRO and local community organizations
By AFRO Staff Associated Black Charities hosted their annual gala on June 10 at The Hall inside of Maryland Live Casino. The organization recognized the AFRO American Newspapers along with several non-profit organizations and community groups that are doing the work to improve Baltimore and the state of Maryland as a whole. Founded in 1985
Building a Path to Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
Sponsored by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Homeownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. Our homes often represent far more than just shelter – they’re central to family life and building strong communities. The economic impact of homeownership can’t be overlooked either. Homes are the largest source of wealth for Americans, which
America can’t afford to pay Black people reparations– or can it?
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com For more than 100 years, Black Americans have been seeking reparations as compensation for centuries of free, Black labor. And while most are familiar with the 1865 initiative that gave slaves “forty acres and a mule,” what they might not know is that slave owners along the South
Afro e-Edition 06-16-2023
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Local activists hold forum, weigh in on Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO Activists in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area are weighing in on the construction and use of a public safety training center near Atlanta. Opponents of a massive police training center soon to open near Atlanta, Ga. staged a two-hour virtual roundtable to engage national attention on