The AFRO American Newspapers and Afro Charities team recently visited the land where Martha Howard Murphy, wife of AFRO founder John H. Murphy Sr., was enslaved and later owned, which provided seed money for the founding of the AFRO.
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AFRO Spotlight: Meet Deyane Moses– exhibit curator, artistic director, archives extraordinaire
Deyane Moses is a passionate art and exhibit curator who has been dedicated to researching and honoring Baltimore’s Black history and culture for nearly a decade, and is now the director of partnership and programs for Afro Charities.
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Dr. Coleman-Robinson speaks on empowering museums as AAAM conference returns to Baltimore
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) has returned to Baltimore for its annual conference, exploring the impact of African-American history and culture on the nation, with a focus on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and the state of Maryland’s rich African American heritage.
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From the AFRO Archives: Bridging the gap between Liberia and Baltimore
Bilphena Decontee Yahwon is a fellow at Afro Charities, where she is using her internship to explore the transatlantic dialogue between Liberia and Baltimore, and to highlight the global impact of the AFRO-American Newspaper.
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Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future
The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
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Teaching against the grain: The Black Teacher Archive as a blueprint for educator organizing
Harvard University has launched the Black Teacher Archive, a digital collection of primary source materials created by members of the Colored Teachers’ Associations between 1861 and 1970, to provide access to these historical documents and revolutionize research in various fields.
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Afro Charities receives grant to revitalize Upton Mansion
Afro Charities has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the 2024 ARPA Community Arts Grant program to help fund the rehabilitation of the Upton Mansion in West Baltimore, which will serve as a permanent home for the AFRO Archives and a community space.
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Walters Museum to host AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper for ‘Women as Creators and Leaders’ conversation
The Walters Art Museum will invite AFRO Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper to share the journey and accomplishments of the Black-owned newspaper while in conversation with Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts Lynley Herbert on March 23.
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REVISIT REIMAGINE’: Commemorating Maryland’s ‘Year of Civil Rights’ at the Banneker-Douglass Museum
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO In the heart of Annapolis, Md., nestled at 84 Franklin Street, lies the Banneker-Douglass Museum, a beacon of African-American history and culture. Stepping through its doors, visitors embark on a journey through time, a journey that is both reflective and forward-thinking. Now, with 2024 marking the 60th […]
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Celebrate Black History Month with Afro Charities
By Deyane Moses Join us for the February 2024 Public Meeting of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. The theme of Black History Month for this year is African Americans and the Arts, as announced by the Association for […]
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A place to call ‘home’: Renovating the historic Upton Mansion
by Deyane Moses The Upton Mansion is poised to embark on a remarkable transformation as it becomes the new headquarters for Afro Charities and the AFRO American Newspapers. Erected in 1838, this historic mansion holds a distinguished place on the National Registry of Historic Places and recognition as a Baltimore City Landmark. Once a residence, […]
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AFRO ranks 81 in the Inner City 100 Awards
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The AFRO ranked 81 in the 2023 Inner City 100 (IC100) Awards, a recognition given by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). The organization celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses in underserved communities across the country. The ceremony took place during ICIC’s Annual Conference, which was held in Miami […]