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By Alexis LaRueAFRO Internalarue@afro.com Morgan State University’s Center for Urban Violence and Crime Reduction hosted its inaugural Intimate Partner Violence Symposium on March 24. The event served as a platform for experts, advocates and survivors to address the issue of domestic violence, share solutions and offer resources as a way of prevention.  Attendees gained valuable […]
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By Patricia McDougallSpecial to the AFRO More than 100 years ago, on April 16, 1862, the Compensated Emancipation Act was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. On that day, slaves in the District of Columbia gained their freedom. More than a century later, the residents of D.C. gather on an annual basis to honor and celebrate […]
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The AFRO’s 2026 Baltimore Tea will be held April 25 at Martin’s West from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each year the event serves as a time to celebrate the Black community and bring together the best of Baltimore. Shown here, 2025 attendees Jade Madden (left), Michelle Johnson and Dikesha Robinson.
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By Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library The A.I. x Library Project, presented by Dream Machine and Operation HOPE, will bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence learning opportunities to the downtown location of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) on Friday and Saturday, April 24–25. This free, two-day conference is part of a nationwide tour visiting libraries […]

Dr. Jermaine Dawson has been announced as the new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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