The Go-Go Museum and Café is set to open on November 18 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking a significant moment in the history of go-go music and providing a cultural landmark for people to learn about and appreciate the official music of Washington, D.C.
Author Archives: Ariyana Griffin
Ariyana Griffin joined the Afro-American Newspapers as a general reporter after a year of freelancing.
The Inglewood, California native received her introduction to the historic publication at Morgan State University, where she received her master's degree in global Journalism and Communication.
She also received her bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University where she majored in mass media arts with a concentration in journalism and a minor in sociology.
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AFRO team visits land that played pivotal role in newspapers’ beginnings
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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Annual Cancer Awareness Ride to be hosted in Druid Hill Park
Freeway is leading the third annual Cancer Awareness Ride in Baltimore on October 27 to raise awareness for all types of cancer and unite the community in honoring those affected by the disease.
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Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine selected to perform at 2026 Rose Parade
Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine has been selected to perform in the 137th Rose Parade, which will take place in California on January 1, 2026.
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CultureCon welcomes creatives and highlights the importance of wellness
CultureCon returned to Brooklyn, NY for its seventh annual gathering of Black and Brown entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders and creatives, featuring panels on mental health, wellness, and the importance of telling Black stories through movies and shows.
Posted inBaltimore Events
Members of Afro Charities team speak on preserving history
The Baltimore Book Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary by featuring over 100 authors and guests discussing book bans, Black history, education, and more, with members of the Afro Charities team and The Baltimore Beat discussing the importance of preserving history through the Black Press.
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Morgan State University unveils $171 million Health and Human Services Center
Morgan State University has opened its Health and Human Services Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as an academic and research hub for faculty and students, providing essential resources to the Baltimore community and society.
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Washington Commanders host t-shirt competition for HBCU Night
The Washington Commanders are hosting a t-shirt design competition for their 4th annual HBCU-themed game, with submissions due by September 29 and the winner’s design to be featured in group ticketing packages and during their HBCU Game Night on December 1.
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Pratt Free Market brings fight against food insecurity to Baltimore library
The Enoch Pratt Free Library has opened the Pratt Free Market at the Southeast Anchor Branch in Highlandtown to provide produce, non-perishable items, snacks and other household necessities to the Baltimore community.
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Baltimore settles with Walgreens for $80 million amid the opioid epidemic
By Ariyana Griffin AFRO Staff Writer agriffin@afro.com The City of Baltimore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced an $80 million settlement with pharmaceutical giant, Walgreens, on Sept. 10. Baltimore officials claim that Walgreens furthered the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic in the city, and the business has agreed to resolve the city’s claims. The […]