The AFRO celebrated the bravery and determination of the local emergency services community on Oct. 24, honoring 911 operators and dispatchers who work with the fire department in Baltimore for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Wealth Diversity Summit celebrates 10 years
The Generational Wealth Diversity Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary by providing resources to minority communities on how to pass down minority-owned businesses, with a panel of entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and insights on the importance of succession planning.
Posted inBlack History
Reginald F. Lewis Museum hopes to spark conversation with new Douglass mural
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture has installed a new mural, “Frederick Douglass / Liberty” by contemporary artist Adam Himoff, which reimagines the iconic abolitionist, writer and orator Frederick Douglass in a modern, stylish pose against a backdrop of graffiti.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Juneteenth celebrations in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The AFRO is hosting an annual Juneteenth breakfast in Baltimore, while the Enoch Pratt Central Library will host a presentation on Juneteenth, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum will host a series of events for the history, music and theater buffs in the family.
Posted inArts
Elizabeth Talford Scott honored at multiple art exhibits throughout Baltimore
The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, a series of exhibits at nine different sites in Baltimore, celebrates the legacy of the groundbreaking artist Elizabeth Talford Scott, with each venue working with students in the Exhibition Development Seminar to create a presentation of her work.
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Authors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to stop in Baltimore with book tour
The 2024 Delta Authors on Tour, an initiative of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s National Arts and Letters Commission, will be making its Eastern Region stop in Baltimore on April 6 with a showcase of nine Delta Sigma Theta authors at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News
BOPA confirms Rachel D. Graham as next CEO
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Rachel D. Graham will serve as the next chief executive officer of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. A unanimous vote confirmed the appointment on Feb. 6 shortly after 9 a.m. “Numerous candidates” were interviewed “to try to get the right fit for the future of the […]
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The return of BEYA: A triumph in STEM excellence in Baltimore
By Ericka Alston BuckSpecial to the AFRO The Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) is making a grand return to Charm City Feb. 15-17 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The “Welcome Back to Baltimore” reception took place on Jan. 16 with a remarkable turnout, despite adverse weather conditions. The organization last held their conference […]
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Baltimore Met Gala 2024: Unveiling ‘Adam & Eve, Enter the Garden’ in a night of glamor and inspiration
By Ericka Alston BuckSpecial to the AFRO The Reginald F. Lewis Museum was set ablaze with anticipation on the evening of Jan. 11, 2024, as the crème de la crème of Baltimore gathered for the exclusive 2024 Baltimore Met Gala theme reveal. Created by the dynamic duo LaRian Finney and Derrick Chase, the event promised […]
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Baltimore’s tourism institutions reveal plans for the future
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com On Oct. 16, four leaders of Baltimore’s creative and cultural institutions gathered to share future plans for driving tourism and engaging city residents. The discussion took place during the Greater Baltimore Committee’s (GBC) transportation and economic opportunity summit and included executives from the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, National Aquarium, Maryland […]