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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom
This week, the AFRO spoke with state legislators who made a pitstop in the classroom before joining the state legislature.…
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Biden to Graduates of Historically Black Howard University: US History Hasn’t Been a ‘Fairy Tale’
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday told graduates of a leading historically Black university that American history…
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Biden tells graduates of Howard University: US history hasn’t been a ‘fairy tale’
THE AFRO — He told the graduates they feed his optimism for the future. “You’re part of the most gifted,…
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Changes planned for College Board’s Black history class
THE AFRO- The College Board is revamping its Advanced Placement African American studies course again, vowing to give students an…
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Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship to Announce Youth Entrepreneurship Research Project
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: The Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship and the Annie E. Casey Foundation will launch a…
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Actor Hopes Playwright’s Life Inspires Today’s Youth
THE NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE- The struggles of the Black community, the power of resilience, and the unwavering demand for respect.…
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Analysis: Georgia’s Republicans indirectly cost Atlanta their chance of hosting 2024 convention
The Atlanta Voice- This week, the City of Atlanta lost their bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention to…
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Economics Before Education?
THE AFRO- BlackEconomics.org® At the outset of certain lectures, we have enquired of the audience: “What is the most important…
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Activist Angela Davis to Speak at CSUSB April 17
THE AFRO- Angela Davis, American political activist, philosopher, academic and author, will visit Cal State San Bernardino on April 17.…
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A closer look: inside the plan to expand eligibility for early child care subsidies in the District
THE AFRO- Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new investments in her proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Fair Shot Budget to support…
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Black children deserve representation in STEM fields
THE AFRO- In order to increase the pipelines of historically marginalized communities in computer programming, engineering and other emerging fields,…
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Divittorio Hits Pinch Hit Grand Slam in Ninth; Coppin State Baseball Falls at Maryland Eastern Shore, 5-4
THE AFRO- SALISBURY, Md: A pinch hit grand slam by Anthony Divittorio was not enough as Coppin State’s baseball team…
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Aguilar: $2M for Recreational Open Space for Rialto
The Afro- Rep. Pete Aguilar announced $2,000,000 in federal funding he secured to construct Lake Rialto, 10 acres of lake…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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AFRO Charities receives $2.25 million federal investment to renovate Upton Mansion
THE AFRO- On Feb. 13 Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, and Savannah Wood, executive…
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Are we finally getting after-school programs right?
The Afro- There’s some good education news: As students, parents, and educators work to make up for setbacks caused by…
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Another study links poverty to poor results at Louisiana schools
The Louisiana Weekly- (lailluminator.com) — A recent state analysis of Louisiana schools reflects what numerous other studies across the country…
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Announcing the recipients of the 2023 Georgia Titan 100
The Atlanta Voice- Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Kwame Johnson, President & CEO, Big…
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A Brief History of the Black Church’s Diversity, and its Vital Role in American Political History
SAN DIEGO VOICE AND VIEWPOINT- With religious affiliation on the decline, continuing racism and increasing income inequality, some scholars and…
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At Age 88, Birmingham Radio Legend Shelley Stewart: ‘I Ain’t Tired Yet’
The Birmingham Times- It’s an unseasonably warm January morning, and Dr. Shelley Stewart is sitting in his home office in…
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African American Mayors Association awards Marion Barry Jr. Award to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser
THE AFRO- On Jan. 20, the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) announced D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, as the inaugural recipient…
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: six organizations with a social justice mission
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The age-old adage tells us to put our money where our mouth is.…
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AFRO Agent of Change: how entrepreneur Matthew Reeds is improving health literacy in the Black community
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO During his senior year as an undergraduate at Morgan State University, Matthew…
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Advocates urge educators to address student grief in school
THE AFRO- The COVID-19 pandemic and America’s continuing struggle with gun violence have shined a long overdue spotlight on the…
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AFRO Person of the Year Westley Moore discusses 100-day plan ahead of January inauguration as Maryland’s first Black governor
THE AFRO- Maryland has produced more than a few legendary leaders. From internationally known abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass,…
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AFRO special announcement: Alexis Taylor named managing editor of the AFRO
THE AFRO- After serving the AFRO as editor for 10 years and managing editor for four years, Dorothy Boulware is…
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100 Black Men of Prince George’s County celebrates tenth anniversary at annual gala
THE AFRO- Representing Black excellence, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and more than 200 supporters attended and made over $75,000…
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Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and New Psalmist Baptist Church help students overcome food insecurity
The Afro- At Samuel Coleridge Taylor Elementary School in Baltimore City members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, along with volunteers…
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Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Morgan State University
The NNPA's Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Baltimore MD's Morgan State University. On…
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LIVESTREAM — “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?” HBCUs & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Intentional, professional and thoroughly committed to the proliferation and transformation of colleges and universities that serve underrepresented men and women…
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Hidden Toll: Thousands of Schools Fail to Count Homeless Students
ATLANTA TRIBUNE — In 2021, the American Rescue Plan made $800 million available to states and districts to identify and…
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Affirmative Action — Does it Have a Future?
CHICAGO DEFENDER — A recent Gallup Poll found that statistically 62 percent of Americans “generally” support affirmative action. However, nearly…
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Building a Black Male Pipeline into Public Education
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “Innovation,” “brotherhood,” and “Black excellence” were some of the words used by Wright, and other panelists and…
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