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The National Society of Black Engineers will hold its 2026 Annual Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center from March 18-22, bringing together thousands of students, professionals and leaders in STEM fields. The multi-day event will feature workshops, panel discussions, a career fair and the Black on Purpose Festival— celebrating Black engineering excellence with food, music, art and technology demonstrations.
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By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO The iconic starred and striped uniforms of the Harlem Globetrotters are almost as well-known as their trick shots and high-flying dunks. Founded in 1926, the organization played their first game under the Harlem Globetrotter name on Jan. 7, 1927. As the organization begins to celebrate 100 years, entertaining audiences […]
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Army (Ret.) Col. Edna Cummings held a signing event in Baltimore at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum on March 7 for her book, “A Soldier’s Life: A Black Woman’s Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion.”
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Two former HBCU football standouts are making headlines in the NFL after securing new contracts during the opening day of free agency. Former Fayetteville State defensive back Joshua Williams has signed a two-year […]

Authorities vow justice as search efforts intensify for 2-year-old Genesis Nova Reid By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A heartbreaking case in Enterprise, Alabama, has left communities across the state grieving and demanding justice after authorities announced […]