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Black women take charge to fight for Black women’s health despite persistent disparities
The Afro- As we move from Women’s History Month, observed in March, into International Black Women’s History Month, observed in…
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Oh, White fragility: Florida school bans Ruby Bridges film
The Afro- After blocking AP African American Studies from being taught in its schools, Florida is at again. In today’s…
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs)
Coppin State University Announces Honorees for Inaugural Gala
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: Coppin State University today announced the university will recognize Schwab Advisor Services and Charles Schwab Foundation, as…
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HBCUs
College enrollment down-except at HBCUs
THE AFRO- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…
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HBCUs
Howard University to host 2023 HBCU Rugby Classic and Music Festival
The Afro- From March 31 to April 1 Howard University will hold the annual rugby showcase that includes teams from…
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HBCU
College enrollment down-except at HBCUs
The Afro- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…
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Coppin State Baseball Splits NEC Doubleheader with Fairleigh Dickinson
THE AFRO- Brett Curran tied a school-record for hits in a game in the opener and Josh Hankins drove in…
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college
Coppin State Softball Rallies for Win in Series Opener Against Howard
The Afro- Coppin State’s softball team rallied for five runs in the sixth to defeat Howard University, 6-4 in the…
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Conservative Groups Don’t Speak for All Moms
The Afro- The far-right group Moms for Liberty is a marquee example with an especially insidious name. The group is…
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Students discover innovative technology at 2023 STEMcx Conference
The Afro- STEMcx Conference 2023, held March 11 at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, was the ultimate event for…
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STEM vs. STEAM: advocating for the return of art and music in school curriculums
The Afro- For the past twenty-five years, funding cuts to music programs in public schools have been on the rise,…
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Financial Literacy
7 Key Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor Before You Hire Them
THE AFRO- Several different kinds of financial advisors use various titles. Ask a potential candidate what kind of advisor they…
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Angela Alsobrooks announces proposed budget for Prince George’s County
The Afro- Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks delivered the State of the County Budget Address for fiscal year 2024…
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Books
These organizations connect students with diverse books
The Afro- States across the country are removing books from classroom shelves and school libraries, and there are bans and…
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HBCU
Howard University opens first JPMorgan Chase campus branch in the country
The Afro- JPMorgan Chase held the grand opening of its new branch at Howard University (HU) on March 21, marking…
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs)
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Johns Hopkins alumna and publisher of The AFRO, to speak at 2023 School of Education Commencement
THE AFRO- The Johns Hopkins School of Education has announced that the Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, the CEO…
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Maryland
Diana L. Gibson dies at 82 years old
The Afro- Diana L. Gibson passed away on March 15, 2023 of a heart attack at her home. She was…
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Books
10 banned books by Black Women
THE AFRO- According to data compiled by the American Library Association, there were 781 “attempts to ban or restrict library…
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College and Careers
Bad and bougie: Black women are taking up space in luxurious living
The Afro- Historically, Black communities are kept from enjoying the finer things in life due to sometimes a lack of…
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Business
According to New Research from The Mom Project, Black Moms Feel a Lack of Company Support and Resources in Balancing Work and Motherhood Despite the Fact that 98% Pursued Opportunities to Access Higher Earning Potential
THE AFRO- CHICAGO (BUSINESS WIRE): The Mom Project, a leading digital talent platform serving over one million moms and 3,000+…
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STEM
Black Women of STEM: how four entrepreneurs are changing science, technology, engineering and math
THE AFRO- Civic leader Tyrone Taborn is the founder of Career Communication Group, which helps global corporations and governments locate,…
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teachers
50K for 50 Years – Bowie State University colleagues and students honor legacy of veteran educator
Barbara Jean Smith has been a faculty member with the Bowie State University School of Education for 50 years. That’s…
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HBCUs
20th Annual DC/MD Black College Expo™ March 18th at Bowie State
THE AFRO- At the expo, students can be accepted to a college on the spot, have their college application fees…
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College and Careers
CASH Campaign of Maryland to host 16th Money Power Day, the region’s largest, free financial education event
The Afro- The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is hosting its 16th Money Power Day on…
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History
AFRO salute: the women behind the 6888th keep pushing
THE AFRO- On March 15, I had the distinct honor of testifying in favor of Maryland House Bill 0370, sponsored…
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Maryland
Coppin State Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball
THE AFRO- Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director…
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Baltimore City 8th grader makes spatial moves in STEM with launch of bacteria experiment into outer space
THE AFRO — GFL! is the hands-on flagship program of Higher Orbits, and spotlights the wonders of spaceflight and space…
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Business
Baltimore-based Securityplus Federal Credit Union merges with Mount Lebanon to broaden opportunities at the faith based federal credit union
The Afro- Faith-based credit union Mount Lebanon Federal Credit Union (MLFCU) recently merged with Baltimore-based Securityplus Federal Credit Union (FCU)…
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Digital
Personality Pups teaches children how to develop and embrace their own personality
The Afro- Now 25, Bridges is the creator behind Personality Pups, a children’s brand that features 12 animated puppies who…
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Health
Black women are at the forefront of the fight against diabetes
The Afro- By Linda Goler Blount, MPH, President and CEO, Black Women’s Health Imperative. The cost of insulin is skyrocketing…
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State & Local
The Moore Report: The BOOST Program: funding for student supports
The Afro- Students from some 200 area schools spent time in Annapolis on March 2, protesting cuts to a program…
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By any measure or metric, Prince George’s County is the move for the FBI relocation
The Afro- By every objective measure, the Maryland sites in the running to host the new and improved Federal Bureau…
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Community
A tale of two cities: a look at Baltimore’s housing insecurity challenge
THE AFRO- Take a five-mile drive through Baltimore and you can’t help but notice how wealth is disproportionately dispersed throughout…
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Business
Blk Swan honors Morgan State University alum Dia Simms
THE AFRO- On Feb. 23, the co-owners of Baltimore’s Blk Swan were proud to honor Morgan State University alum Dia…
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Business
Annual Black Leading Women Celebration takes place in Baltimore
The Afro- Black women took the spotlight at a recent annual event hosted by Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC),…
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African-American history
Black history isn’t ‘controversial,’ it’s real life
By Svante Myrick Black history is the undeniable history of this country, its people, actions, triumphs and atrocities. Yet, Black…
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K-12 Education
Only seven percent of teachers are Black– this project plans to change that
The Afro- El-Mekki had worked in schools, both as a teacher and principal, for 26 years. And, after piloting a…
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Maryland
Lyric Baltimore encourages, nurtures dreams of Baltimore students through Dream Big Contest
The Afro- For years, the Lyric’s in-school and after-school programs in theater and creative writing have supported the voice and…
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Legislation
Existing service year programs may provide model for Moore proposal
The Afro- While details of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s service year option for high school graduates are still being worked…
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college
Coppin State University to Receive $1 Million in Grants from BGE to Support Students in STEM
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: Coppin State University has received a $1,000,000 grant from BGE to support the educational goals of Coppin…
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Equity
Bowie State University awarded $1.5 million to increase the pipeline of Black male educators
THE AFRO- The U.S. Department of Education’s Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program recently awarded more than $1.5 million…
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k-12 curriculum
Florida is just the latest battlefield in Republicans’ war on education
The Afro- It’s been a few weeks since a mess started boiling over in Florida with the rollout of the…
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Nsenga Burton
2023 Anthem Awards: Coffee Bluff Pictures Wins Multiple Awards
THE BURTON WIRE- Coffee Bluff Pictures, won multiple honors at the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards. They won the Best Human…
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Scholarship
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Joppatown student Jaydhen Johnson receives more than $180,000 in scholarships
THE AFRO- Joppatowne High School (JHS) senior Jaydhen Johnson is on his way to greatness. The marching and jazz band…
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Legislation
Maryland lawmakers introduce bills expanding student school board member voting rights
The Afro- A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would change that. HB 402, sponsored by state Del. Jay Jacobs,…
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Student debt
Biden’s student loan forgiveness program remains on pause, many borrowers hope for relief
The Afro- President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Education announced their three-part plan to provide assistance to working…
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs)
PRESS ROOM: Hampton University is Proud to Announce the Hampton University Repertory Theatre: The First and Only Professional Theatre Company Housed at an HBCU
The Afro- Hampton, Va. – Hampton University has again distinguished itself in establishing the Hampton University Repertory Theatre to provide…
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Financial Literacy
Avoid These Top 10 Common Financial Mistakes
The Afro- A Federal Reserve study found that many Americans would have difficulty coming up with $400 to cover an…
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African-American history
AFRO review: a look at lesser known figures of Black history
THE AFRO- Each year Americans flock to the history books in search of stories about great Black heroes in time.…
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PK-12 Mathematics
Officials respond to report stating 23 Baltimore City Public Schools have no students proficient in math
The Afro- Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) representatives are responding to outrage over the disclosure that 23 City Schools…
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