WATCH: New Trailer for Ordinary Angels
This extraordinary true story shows how one person can be the light to rally an entire community in times of need. Ordinary Angels is coming to theaters Friday, October 13th.
Lauren Daigle Teams With Kulturecity To Establish 17 “Sensory Rooms” In Tour Venues
Today, 2x GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle announced her continued partnership with KultureCity to create and renovate seventeen “sensory rooms” at venue stops on her The Kaleidoscope Tour, including fifteen new rooms. Specially designed by medical professionals, the renovated or refurbished spaces provide dedicated environments for individuals in need of a
AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper Makes PBS-TV Appearance, Unveils New Project for the Newspaper
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia In a captivating interview held at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s studios in Washington, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, the Chairwoman of the Board and Publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, reflected on the remarkable journey of the Murphy family and the 131-year legacy of the
Four new Black educators speak on why they chose teaching
By Maya Pottiger, Word In Black From low wages to being caught in the political crossfire over book bans, to challenges with student mental health and behavior, teachers are going through it. And, since the pandemic virtual learning years, we’ve seen a mass exodus from the profession, leading to ongoing teacher shortages, especially in schools
Students train for careers in public health informatics technology
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), in partnership with Howard University (Howard), was chosen alongside nine other universities across the country to boost the public health informatics workforce in 2021. The universities were funded by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Students: go back to school with a ‘Yes I can!’ attitude
By James Jerome Hankins Students all across the country are returning to classrooms. Scholars are arriving with supplies for a variety of subjects: calculators and protractors for math, dictionaries and thesauruses for English– but there is another thing all students (and parents and teachers) should carry with them on the first day and throughout the
Biden and Harris will meet with King’s family on the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will observe the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Aug. 28 by meeting with organizers of the 1963 gathering and relatives of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech
AFRO debuts Digital Billboard Network during Black Business Month
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In honor of National Black Business Month, the AFRO, the oldest Black business in Maryland, welcomed local African American entrepreneurs to the media company’s headquarters in Downtown Baltimore for an exclusive networking reception on Aug. 24. The business owners spanned industries, including construction, financial services, beauty, wellness, food
Congressman Steny Hoyer hosts 21st annual Women’s Equality Day Luncheon
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com Women’s Equality Day occurs every year on Aug. 26 to commemorate the adoption of the 19th amendment which prevents federal and local governments from discriminating against voters based on their gender. In Prince George’s County, Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD-5) carved out time to intentionally recognize women in politics
Jonathon Heyward set to debut as first Black music director of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 23
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Jonathon Heyward will make history as the first Black and youngest person to ever lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra next month. Heyward will step into the role of BSO music director on Sep. 23 at the 2023 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala. To celebrate Heyward’s five-year tenure and the