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How Black businesses thrived in 1925 Baltimore—and what entrepreneurs can learn today
In honor of National Black Business Month, the AFRO takes a look at what it took to open a Black business 100 years ago and the lessons that can be learned by today’s entrepreneurs in 2025.
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5mMcDaniel College surprises Baltimore City high school seniors with full-tuition scholarships
McDaniel College awards five Baltimore City high school seniors full-tuition scholarships, surprising them at their schools to celebrate their academic achievements and future potential in various professional fields.
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9mWhat is Holy Week and why does it matter?
Holy Week marks the final seven days of Jesus’ life leading up to Easter, inviting Christians to reflect on his suffering, death, and resurrection. Beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Resurrection Sunday, the week highlights themes of sacrifice, justice, love, and spiritual renewal, while many observe it through worship, prayer, fasting, and acts of service.
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4mSamuel “Big Sam” Brown laid to rest as OAG releases bodycam of fatal Baltimore County Police encounter
The Maryland OAG has released bodycam footage showing the Baltimore County officer’s fatal encounter with Samuel “Big Sam” Brown. Brown died Feb. 27 from injuries sustained during the Feb. 16 incident in Woodlawn.
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6mFree market solutionist and community-based economic empowerment groups sound alarms on regressive housing legislation
Troy Rolling, president and CEO of the Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance, warns that proposed Maryland legislation banning rent-pricing algorithms could unintentionally harm housing access and affordability for working-class families.
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9mBEYA STEM Conference elevates HBCUs’ role in AI and federal innovation
The 40th BEYA STEM Conference highlights the vital role HBCUs play in AI development, workforce preparation, and securing federal research funding to bridge the technology talent gap.