Melvin L. Stukes, a former Baltimore City councilman and member of the Maryland House of Delegates, was remembered for his dedication to his community and his commitment to public service at his homegoing services on Oct. 8.
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Warrior, queen and mother: Honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant
Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant was celebrated as a warrior for Christ and a community leader, with a two-hour homegoing service attended by family, friends, politicians, and onlookers at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore.
Posted inBaltimore News
Herb Brown celebrates 100th birthday
Herb Brown celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on a cruise at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, recognizing his contributions to the Ashburton community and his role as a power broker in Baltimore’s Black community.
Posted inAfro Events
AFRO High Tea returns to D.C.
The AFRO High Tea honored four women for their contributions to political and community service, including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, and former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt.
Posted inBaltimore News
Melvin Stukes, former Maryland Delegate and Baltimore City, councilman dies at 76
Melvin Stukes, a former Maryland State Delegate and Baltimore City Councilman, passed away on September 21 at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of community service and a family who will miss him.
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Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation hosted a large gathering during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, celebrating Maryland’s Black leaders and urging the election of Angela Alsobrooks to the United States Senate.
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National NAACP president suspends leaders in Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has suspended the president and treasurer of its Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch, placing them under administrative oversight by the national office.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
AFRO High Tea returns to D.C.
The 2024 AFRO High Tea honored four distinguished women in political and community service, including Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, Sharon Pratt, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, with awards and entertainment.
Posted inBaltimore News
New Life Recovery expands services to fight substance abuse and homelessness with hotel purchase
Vennieth McCormick has dedicated his life to helping people with substance abuse disorders, and his New Life Recovery program has grown from one house to eight, including a women’s house, and now includes a downtown Baltimore hotel with over 100 beds.
Posted inCommentary
Reflections on the Democratic National Convention
The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a success, with protestors unable to disrupt the excitement of the delegates and friends, and Vice President Kamala Harris receiving the nomination for President of the United States prior to the convention.
Posted inBaltimore News
Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center opens in Baltimore
The Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, a $50 million dollar initiative spearheaded by Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr., was opened on July 2 in Baltimore, with over 200 people in attendance to celebrate the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and the opening of the building.
Posted inNational News
Willie Earl Vereen, valiant freedom fighter, dies at age 70
Willie Earl Vereen, a member of the “Wilmington Ten” who was convicted for arson and firebombing in Wilmington, NC, has died at the age of 70, prompting a memorial service in Wilmington.