The United Negro College Fund will celebrate its 80th anniversary at the Hilton Baltimore on October 26, honoring AFRO publisher Frances “Toni” Draper, Benjamin Morgan, and Alicia Wilson for their contributions to education.
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AFRO featured as lead story in Visit Baltimore Fall and Winter Guide
AFRO News and Afro Charities CEO and publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper and Afro Charities Executive Director Savannah Wood have authored the lead story in Visit Baltimore’s Fall and Winter Guide, highlighting the AFRO’s role in documenting the civil rights movement.
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AFRO Spotlight: The Black and Missing Foundation is shining a light on the alarming number of missing Black people
The Black and Missing Foundation was founded in 2008 to bring awareness to missing Black people nationwide, and has since been instrumental in finding over 500 missing people, while also educating the community on personal safety and advocating for human rights.
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AFRO Publisher & CEO Frances “Toni” Draper Joins NPR to Discuss “Lady in the Lake”
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, publisher and CEO of the AFRO, appeared on WYPR’s “On the Record” to discuss the cultural history and ongoing relevance of the story behind the Apple TV series “Lady in the Lake”, which is based on the disappearance of Shirley Parker in April of 1969.
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AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper receives Featherstone Changemaker Award
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, was awarded the Featherstone Changemaker Award by the William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation for her leadership and positive impact in the community.
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AFRO-American Newspapers marks 132 years of publishing
The AFRO American Newspapers, founded by John Henry Murphy Sr. in 1892, celebrate 132 years of operation, with the company expanding to 13 editions and becoming one of the largest Black publications in circulation, thanks to the efforts of the Murphy family.
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A salute to AFRO News
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has sent a salute to the AFRO News in honor of its 132nd birthday, recognizing its role as a voice for the African-American community and its commitment to challenging America to be a more perfect union.
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‘Lady in the Lake’: A look at the exclusive coverage in the AFRO Archives
The AFRO-American Newspapers covered the disappearance and unsolved death of Shirley Parker in 1969, and now the story has been adapted into a seven-part television series, “Lady in the Lake”, starring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram.
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Congress talks about the important role Black media plays in society
Congressional members have praised Black media organizations like the AFRO for elevating Black voices and delivering important information to voters, particularly during this election cycle.
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AFRO Interns on the move: Meet the next generation of Black journalists
The AFRO Interns have been working hard this summer, covering a range of important topics and contributing to the publication’s mission of amplifying diverse voices and stories within the Black community.
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NNPA 2024 National Convention opens in Baltimore
The 2024 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Annual National Convention opened in Baltimore with board meetings and a welcome reception, focusing on the upcoming election and the need to educate and empower the Black community.
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Honoring the Black, buried, and missing at Normandy American Cemetery
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the service and sacrifice of the 135 African-American men and three women buried at Normandy American Cemetery, as well as the 3,000 Black troops who served in segregated units, is being recognized.