The primary elections in Baltimore have resulted in close races, with some candidates trailing and others leading, while others await the counting of mail-in ballots to determine the outcome.
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Baltimore mourns death of legendary civil rights activist, Helena Hicks, Ph.D.
Helena Hicks, Ph.D., a distinguished Baltimore activist and civil rights leader, died on April 18 at the age of 88, leaving a legacy of fighting for civil rights and justice for African Americans.
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AFRO Exclusive: P.G. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks responds to office break-in
By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO An office of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ was broken into on April 5. The office is located at 8455 Colesville Road in Silver Spring, Md. Alsobrooks is in the running to represent Maryland in the United States Senate, replacing U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, who has announced […]
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Baltimore residents attend annual legislative evening in Annapolis
Maryland State Sen. Antonio Hayes and Delegates Marlon Amprey and Melissa Wells invited over 100 Baltimore residents to “An Evening in Annapolis with District 40” to learn about the work their representatives are doing in the General Assembly on their behalf.
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Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, education advocate and former Delta Sorority president, dies at 93
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, 20th national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and pioneering educator, died at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 20, at the age of 93. “Dr. Roddey was an outstanding educator who dedicated her life to service and developing strategic partnerships,” said Baltimore Alumnae […]
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Maryland legislators honor AFRO Publisher
AFRO-American Newspapers publisher, Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, was surprised by the Maryland State legislature with the Maryland First Citizen’s Award, the highest honor given by the Senate.
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A purpose fulfilled: Honoring the work of comedian and community activist Pamela “Ms. Maybelle” Leak
By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO Pamela Renee Leak, known on stage as comedian Ms. Maybelle, as a philanthropist and a community activist, died February 29, bringing tears to many in Baltimore and beyond. Leak, known as a philanthropist and community activist, died the evening February 29, bringing tears to many in the Baltimore […]
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Rodney Orange Sr. dies at age 81
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Rodney Orange Sr., born Aug. 23, 1942, passed away suddenly Feb. 15, 2024. “He had health challenges,” said his wife of 63 years, Catherine Orange, “but this was not expected.” A graduate of Douglass High School, Orange was a notable member of the class of 1960. “He was a […]
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Commentary: BEYA Conference highlights Black excellence in STEM fields and military
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO For three days I observed the glorious precision of the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Conference that occurred in Baltimore Feb. 15 – Feb. 17. People from across the globe filled downtown hotels, many not checking out until the last few waning hours of the weekend. […]
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Supreme Court hears Colorado’s challenge to Trump’s candidacy
By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO “No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the […]
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Dexter Scott King, son of civil rights legend, dies at 62
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of civil rights leader and icon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Coretta Scott King, died on Jan. 22 after a battle with prostate cancer. Dexter King lived with his wife of 11 years, Leah King, in Malibu, Calif. “He transitioned peacefully in […]
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Leading the charge: Gun safety advocate Celeste Iroha speaks on making change after loss
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Celeste Iroha has been a self-proclaimed activist since the age of 15 years old. “I lost one of my cousins when I was 12 in D.C. His funeral was the first I would have to go to,” recalls Iroha. “I am also a survivor of a shooting, resulting from […]