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Join AFRO News as we proudly salute the men and women who have dedicated their lives to service and leadership! 🎖️✨

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Celebrating the power, grace, and vision of women shaping our communities!

Leaders, educators, and change makers were honored at a beautiful high tea celebration in Washington, D.C.

Read more about the honorees and event here: https://t.co/QRo68nIRK9

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Word in Black and the AFRO hosted a virtual symposium with Black business leaders on challenges and growth strategies for Black-owned businesses.

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Prince George’s County purchased a $55,000 tiny house built by Prince George’s County Public Schools students to help expand affordable homeownership. The project marks the 49th home built through the students’ hands-on construction program.
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The #DCHolidayMarket returns Nov. 12 to #DupontCircle for its 22nd year, bringing 121 vendors and 40 days of holiday shopping. https://t.co/DqnHiahCZr

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Greater #Baltimore companies raised $559.8 million in venture capital in 2025, even as total investment declined from the previous year. As the region works to diversify its startup ecosystem, founders continue to navigate funding challenges https://t.co/a2IoiGBxAA

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#VisitBaltimore ’s fiscal year 2026 annual report highlights the city’s $4.3 billion in visitor spending, the industry’s regional workforce and efforts to promote businesses and attractions across #Baltimore. https://t.co/GGJGWwKRkq

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#AFLCIO Secretary-Treasurer Fredrick D. Redmond and American Federation of Teachers Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram criticize Florida congressional candidate #ByronDonalds ’ labor record and support for Gov. #RonDeSantis ’ policies. https://t.co/weRFxTmZ2H

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Dr. James Peterson argues that the 47th president reflects longstanding flaws in #AmericanDemocracy rather than an isolated departure from democratic norms. https://t.co/SpCcmxnxur

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The author questions the timing of a federal search of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home weeks before a national election. The piece calls for transparency, confirmation that the Justice Department followed its election-year protocols and congressional oversight https://t.co/aQCGFVWBRT

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A #BlackFuturesLab survey found that 95 percent of Black respondents intend to vote in the #2026midterm elections, despite widespread distrust in government. Participants cited economic security, affordable housing, health and democratic reform. https://t.co/3Zwuf4RUX6

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#MujahidMuhammad resigned from the #Baltimore City School Board on Sept. 30, the same day FBI agents were seen at a property associated with his nonprofit. City Schools reported paying $104,550 to organizations associated with Muhammad. https://t.co/ONJzeaqbU8

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Patricia Ann Alsobrooks, the mother of Maryland Sen. #AngelaAlsobrooks, died Oct. 9 at age 79. The senator remembered her mother as a fighter, survivor and devoted parent whose love and selflessness shaped her life. https://t.co/Efgf1co6nt

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#TheAFRO will honor five military veterans at its annual Salute to #VeteransBreakfast on Nov. 5, recognizing their service and continued contributions to their communities. https://t.co/rqxpGsyik9

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#Baltimore educator and doctoral candidate Braxton C. Street urges #Maryland voters to vote yes on #Question3, arguing that congressional redistricting is critical to protecting Black political representation. https://t.co/QHGmQJDIMB

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#YouthJustice reform should avoid unnecessary incarceration while providing coordinated responses for young children involved in serious violence, a #Maryland advocate argues. https://t.co/XZAurXEkJR

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#JaredBanner has been named the #BaltimoreOrioles first Black general manager and the eighth Black general manager in #MLB history. https://t.co/iCaRLkjhpf

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The #SupremeCourt agreed to hear a challenge to Montgomery County, #Maryland ’s middle school magnet admissions policy, which parents say discriminates against #AsianAmerican students. https://t.co/OjezdE3doD

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A coalition of #civilrights and community organizations is mobilizing #BlackMen nationwide to participate in early voting through a week of action culminating in National #BlackManVoterDay on Oct. 24. https://t.co/QVdzXa3TMJ

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The #Maryland State Board of Elections is urging voters to verify election information through trusted sources and report suspected disinformation ahead of the 2026 Gubernatorial #GeneralElection. https://t.co/1vQdeNGuW6