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America’s #1 Black newspaper. The Black Media Authority since 1892. Follow us on social media @afronews .

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Rodericka Applewhaite steps into the role of Director of Black Media at the White House, championing equity and inclusivity for Black journalists and expanding outreach to Black Americans about ongoing work.
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Maryland's First Family! Congratulations to our first Black Governor Gov. Elect Moore celebrating with his wife, Dawn, and children Mia and James #afronews #wesmoore
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Forget What Hillary Said in the 1990s. It’s Her Current Positions That Trouble Me.
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Brandon Scott is next mayor of Baltimore ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #Election2020 @CouncilPresBMS
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Baltimoreans are Marylanders too. They are both entitled to and deserve the vaccine @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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#BREAKING AFRO Exclusive: #TyroneHankerson complaint alleges #Whistleblower of @Medium article as former @HowardU #fiancialaid student worker, Grant Grundy.
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Alleged Howard U Whistleblower Unmasked

An AFRO Exclusive: By Aya Elamroussi, Special to the AFRO Tyrone Hankerson Jr., a Howard University law student allegedly involved in an embezzlement scandal currently clouding the prestigious HBCU,...

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Cheers to 35 years of journalistic excellence in Baltimore! May your retirement be filled with well-deserved relaxation and new adventures. Happy retirement @tvtooten ! 🥳
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Afro Charities, linked to the AFRO-American Newspapers, receives a $500k grant from the 2024 ARPA Community Arts Grant program for the Upton Mansion project. This initiative aims to transform the mansion into a vibrant cultural hub for Baltimore.
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Black Lives Matter Plaza Leads Road to The White House @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott signs executive order to maintain Baltimore’s Common Sense, local COVID-19 mandates @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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THE FAYETTEVILLE STATE BRONCOS ARE CHAMPIONS! 🏆 #AfroNews #CIAA #CIAATourney #FebruaryIsCIAA
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Man Wrongly Convicted 4 Decades Ago Freed from Prison http://t.co/td6Wcv3dCL http://t.co/HVPms6GVMB
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@FBI 🤔May 2, 1964
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"Lisa Gore, a retired law enforcement officer, is running for the Ward 4 seat on the D.C. Council. With a focus on public safety, education, and economic development, what are your thoughts on her campaign? #DCPolitics "
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 Lisa Gore, D.C. Council Ward 4 candidate, shares plans to change the community 

By Zsana HoskinsSpecial to the AFRO In the 2022 election, Lisa Gore ran at large for a council seat. But now her focus is on Ward 4, where her family […]

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Gov. Wes Moore presents 2024 proposed budget which includes investments in local law enforcement, childcare and education.
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AFRO First to Call It: Nick Mosby Wins City Council President @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Mayor Scott announces second round of grant funding for restaurants and taverns in Baltimore City @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Moore plans to allocate $127 million for local police agencies, a $5 million increase over the last year according to Moore. About $10 million to create a Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention and an increase of $16 million to programs at the DJS.
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Dr. Thema Bryant championing mental health awareness: trauma, treatment and therapy by Nicole Batey, Special to the AFRO #DrThemaBryant #mentalhealth #APA #business
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Op-ed: Charter Schools have contributed to education equality and saved lives By Angela Sailor @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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“You cannot spend your life quitting things that are hard. You’ve got to practice the hard,” said @MichelleObama who is sharing words of wisdom at the @ReachHigher 2019 Beating the Odds Summit at @HowardU .
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The AFRO inaugural “Person of the Year,” is D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for the innovation in creating Black Lives Matter Plaza, where she is seen looking above with pride on June 5, the day it was installed. (Courtesy Photo) #dcmayor #murielbowser
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Happy Founder's Day to the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.! Special shoutouts to our board members Dr. James Wood, Rodger Matthews, Blair C. Smith & Kevin MPEKCABLE Peck, and staff member Craig Talley! #afronews #kappaalphaspsi #foundersday
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Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce Board announce new leadership #Baltimore #chamberofcommerce
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AFRO Spotlight on Black excellence: meet the women in leadership serving as chiefs of staff By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer #PokuaaOwusu -Acheaw #RiannaMatthews -Brown #SallyMcMillanRobb #DanikaAMurray #BrookeLierman #BillFerguson #ArunaMiller
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Here’s to the beginning of forever! 💑✨ Sending a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to the happy @MayorBMScott and Hana Pugh on their engagement! May your love story continue to blossom and flourish 💍🎉❤️ #AfroNews
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@MayorBMScott launches free public wi-fi for Baltimoreans and visitors. This initiative is an effort to close the digital divide across the city. #Baltimore #wifi #digitaldivide
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Michelle Obama Declares ‘Black Girls Rock!’ http://t.co/FK2AtzkEHD http://t.co/Vx8MJ8Bzgg
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New initiative aims to heal divide caused by West Baltimore’s infamous ‘Highway to Nowhere By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer #Baltimore #highways #transportation #highwaytonowhere
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Comcast seeking applications for small business grant competition By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer #Comcast #smallbusiness #grants
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Stacey Abrams, Black Lives Matter are nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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‘The High Note’ Review: Ross Rocks in Predictable Film’s Ode to Old Music @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Snoop Dogg’s Son Named Creative Director for Crypto Gaming App #SnoopDogg #CryptoGamingApp #DogeDash #CordellBroadus
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces additional $2 million funding for Baltimore City caterers, restaurants and taverns
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Maj. Gen. Janeen Birckhead, sole Black female National Guard leader, selected as top military advisor to country’s only Black Governor Wes Moore #MajorGeneralJaneenBirckhead #GovernorWesMoore #Maryland #militaryadvisor #USMilitary
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Karine Jean-Pierre says Black people in high positions must become the norm By Micha Green, AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor #KarineJean -Pierre #chiefofstaff #WhiteHouse
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Johns Hopkins to introduce digital literacy program for older adults by Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer #JohnsHopkins #digitalliteracy #AudreyJohnson #OECD
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The AFRO sends condolences to the family and friends of Pat Warren, the WJZ news team and all who were touched by her service and spirit. The news station confirmed Warren’s death on Nov. 27, stating that the news media veteran passed over the weekend. 📸: Via @wjz Facebook
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Caylin Newton Records 400 Yards, 4 Touchdowns in HU’s Defeat of FAMU– 4th Straight Win
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Caylin Newton Records 400 Yards, 4 Touchdowns in HU’s Defeat of FAMU-- 4th Straight Win

Freshman quarterback Caylin Newton piled up more than 400 yards of offense with four touchdowns as the Howard Bison beat the Florida A&M Rattlers, 37-26, on Nov. 4 in Tallahassee, […]

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Mayor-elect thanks everyone for well wishes, says he’s “feeling fine.”
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#Baltimore Thank you for checking on me! I am feeling great!
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#AFROCoronavirusUpdate #BlackCovidStories : A Long-Memoried People Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Condolences to the family and friends of Richard Roundtree - our first Black Superhero #RichardRoundtree Images from the AFRO Archives
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This weeks cover featuring @mayorbmscott @kamalaharris and @joebiden #genlloydaustin and #gasenaterunoff #afronews #afrostrong
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Former Baltimore City Councilwoman Agnes Welch, 99, passed away at the U of MD Medical Center on December 26 after serving the citizens of Baltimore from 1983-2010 in numerous leadership positions, including chair of Urban Affairs and Aging. More on
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Viola Davis to Star as Harriet Tubman in HBO Movie http://t.co/Ps4X2zUhUx http://t.co/eLuIMXu0Y4
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. @CoppinStateUniv held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its new $45.8 million College of Business building ✂️ #AffoNews #CoppinStateUniversity #Baltimore
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Op-ed: A Plea for Baltimore City Public Schools to keep Dr. Bernard Harris Elementary School Open – and Work with the Community By Cory V. McCray and Nathaniel J. McFadden
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NBA legend Isiah Thomas sets up to dominate the pan-American cannabis space By NNPA Newswire Correspondent @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Harbor Bank forges branding deal with Morgan State football player by Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer #HarborBank #MorganState #HBCUs #football #business #banking
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Harbor Bank forges branding deal with Morgan State football player

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, [email protected] Morgan State University football player Elijah Williams recently landed a name, image and likeness (NIL) contract with The Harbor Bank of...

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Happy Black History Month. Let us know your #BlackHistoryMonth Mood on this first day of February. We’ll start!
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Mayor Scott partners with e-waste recycler PCs for people to help close digital divide @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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AFRO reporter John Schmid at the Barack Obama Elementary School, Upper Marlboro with @BenJealous . "All the teachers associations have endorsed Jealous," says Theresa Dudley, PGCEA.
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AFRO Endorses Donna Edwards For U.S. Senate
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This weekend we celebrate annual Black Press Day, which is observed on March 16 to commemorate the first Black newspaper, Freedom's Journal, founded in 1827 in New York City 197 years ago
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Yes Coco!!!! Congrats on US Open Win & Grand Slam Title!!! “Tried my best to carry this w/ grace, and I’ve been doing my best, so honestly, to those who thought they were putting water in my fire: You were really adding gas to it and now it’s really burning so bright right now.”
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press #SupremeCourt #Blackvoters #Alabama #VotingRightsAct
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A pioneer in journalism, Harry McAlpin became the first Black White House Correspondent By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO
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BREAKING NEWS: @MayorBMScott officially endorsed @AlsobrooksForMD for U.S. Senate Scott joins Gov. Wes Moore, @RepKweisiMfume and 150 others in supporting Alsobrooks. #baltimore #2024elections #maryland #pgcounty
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Durant Family Foundation completes renovations to basketball arena at Bowie State University By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor #KevinDurant #basketball #nba #BSU #HBCUs
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Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen: the first Black aviator and general in the Marine Corps by Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer #FrankEPetersen #Blackaviator #BlackGeneral #Marines #Navy #military
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Following Supreme Court Oral Argument, Harris Resolution Affirms 150-Year-Old Federal Civil Rights Law Afro-American Newspapers @afronews @NNPA_BlackPress Black Press USA - NNPA
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When it comes to Homecomings, @HowardU is definitely one of the best places to be. Alumni and local residents share what they love about HU’s Homecoming festivities #AfroNews #HowardUniversity #HowardHomecoming #HUHomecoming
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AFRO Exclusive: Mayor Pugh to Resign Afro-American Newspapers @afronews
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A salute to the incredibly talented women of the AFRO -- past, present, and future. From our humble beginnings w/ $200 from Martha Howard Murphy to the current team members, women have always been the backbone of our business. Thank you! #womenshistorymonth23 #afronews
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Black woman takes over as Chief of U.S. Capitol Police By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Moore also plans to give an additional $115 million for housing and community revitalization initiatives under the Department of Housing and Community Development. As well, $100 million to support the construction of the new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, Md.
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Join Dr. Greg Carr, Chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University and others that are apart of the Afro family! #afronews #supportblackbusinesses #afromedia #blackmedia #blackmediamatters #blackhistory
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Video Shows Del. White Officer Kicking Black Man in Face http://t.co/sr92jJw7zI http://t.co/AnhwosmaIu
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This week's cover features the recent Warnock victory, the implications of our first Black Governor in Maryland, and news of Alicia Wilson's new appointment with JPMorgan Chase #afronews #Warnock #WesMoore #AliciaWilson
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A Message from Director Chanel Compton – Honoring Gloria Richardson #civilrights #gloriarichardson #commentary #SNCC #legacy #Cambridge
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A time to heal: Black men gather in D.C. to discuss Black manhood and mentorship By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO
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Coppin State’s Jordan Hamberg named Black College Nines Freshman of the Year
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Baltimore City taking vaccines to communities in need By Riona Blaine, Special to The AFRO @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Mayor Scott orders city hall dome lit blue @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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Carter Expected to Announce Run for the 7th @afronews Afro-American Newspapers
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President Biden nominates three Black women for Federal Court of Appeals By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor @afronews @NNPA_BlackPress Afro-American Newspapers Black Press USA - NNPA
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Bishop Douglas Miles, Koinonia founder, finds a rhythm in heaven his heart couldn’t know on earth By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, AFRO Managing Editor #BishopMiles #Koinonia
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Congrats to former AFRO writer @LisaMcCray .
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Hey y'all, there's a new paper The Baltimore Beat coming to town w/ @LisaMcCray as EIC
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AFRO reporter John Schmid with @benjealous campaign at Takoma Park Rec Center, Takoma Park. "Ben Jealous treats every child as his own," says Akil Patterson.
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“My Sister’s Keeper” Launched at Howard University & Spelman College http://t.co/6j9a6e1s6u http://t.co/tIzM4Jnbno
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Live now: Morgan State University's marching band helps pass the torch to Eugene DeLoach, the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Award Winner.
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Mfume secures over $23,965,000 for direct investments in local community organizations By Office of Congressman Kweisi Mfume #investments #AfroCharities #UptonMansion #KweisiMfume #communityorganizations
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Rhythm and Blues Singer Otis Clay Dies at Age 73
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Commentary: Collaboration breeds success through a culture of opportunity and innovation in Baltimore City Public Schools By Kyair Butts, Special to the AFRO #BaltimoreCityPublicSchools #KyairButts
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James “Winky” Camphor: Lessons from a life well lived By Beverly Richards, Special to the AFRO #JamesCamphor #Winky
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Coppin State University’s Helene Fuld School of Nursing Doctoral Program awarded nearly $1M By Kennedy Williams, HBCU Connect #CoppinStateUniversity #HeleneFuldSchoolofNursing #Doctoral #HBCUConnect #HBCU
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Congrats! 👏🏾 #Election2020
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The new Baltimore City Council! I look forward to serving with these amazing men and women. They truly represent an innovative, progressive approach to governing. I believe the people of Baltimore will be well-served. #TimeToGetToWork #Election2020
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The AFRO endorses: Wes Moore for Governor By AFRO Staff #WesMoore #marylandgubernatorialelection #governor #maryland
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Bishop Douglas I. Miles: May the work he’s done speak for him By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO #BishopDouglasIMiles #BaltimoreansUnitedinLeadershipDevelopment #BUILD #KoinoniaChurch #APO #BaltimoreCity #JohnsHopkinsUniversity
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CSU’s Salma Gonzalez wins MEAC’s 2021 Woman of the Year Award By Demetrius Dillard, Special to the AFRO #MEAC #CSU #Coppin #Gonzalez #womanoftheyear
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Alice Dunnigan: First Black woman accredited to many press corps By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO #AliceDunnigan #presscorps
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Ten of the nation’s leading Black publishers are reimagining the Black press through @WordInBlack , and welcoming seven amazing panelists to its first-ever virtual event. Join us for This is a Moment in Time: Voting with Purpose, on Oct. 20th at 6 PM ET.
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🎉 #HappyBirthday to the #AFRO ! Follow, tag your friends, and repost! The best is yet to come! • • • #AFRONews #BlackMedia #BlackNews #Birthdays #Baltimore #DC #Richmond #Newark #Philadelphia #News #AFROStrong
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Viola Ford Fletcher, 109, continues to tell her story as oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre By Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor #TulsaRaceMassacre #BlackWallStreet #racism
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By Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor Viola Ford Fletcher was a mere seven years old when she was forced to reckon with hatred and racism in America. The date was […]

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Jada Pinkett Smith returned home to Baltimore on Oct. 18 to talk about her new book, titled “Worthy.” Pinkett spoke at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, just blocks away from the Baltimore School for the Arts, where she honed her craft as an actress. #AfroNews
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The AFRO is launching its inaugural Black Business Matters Expo. This FREE virtual experience will provide entrepreneurs with a power pack of essential resources to start, grow or accelerate your business. Register TODAY at ! #blackbusinessmattersexpo
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Solange Knowles makes history as first Black female composer for NYC Ballet By ReShonda Tate, Word In Black #SolangeKnowles #composer #NYCballet
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Abolitionist Harriet Tubman to Replace Slavery Proponent Jackson on $20 Bill
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Driving through Baltimore this past month I uncovered several gems. This one is a mural located at 1740 Druid Hill Ave of those African American notables, including AFRO founder John H. Murphy, Sr from the Marble Hill community. #afronews #marblehill
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First-of-its-kind African-American STEM Doll inspires youth to explore computer science By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer #STEM #STEMDoll #AfricanAmericanDoll #BukolaSomide #computerscience #Somi #ComputerScientist
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