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For the past 15 years, Lea Gilmore has been sharing her voice with the world as a gospel and blues singer, African-American music authority and civil and human rights lecturer, while balancing the duties of working mom, wife and civic activist.more
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Lea Gilmore has been sharing her voice with the world as a gospel and blues singer (Courtesy Photo)
Renown Singer to Cultivate ‘Voice’ in Middle Schoolers
Originally published February 01, 2012For the past 15 years, Lea Gilmore has been sharing her voice with the world as a gospel and blues singer, African-American music authority and civil and human rights lecturer, while balancing the duties of working mom, wife and civic activist.more
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January 26, 2012 -
After six months on the job as Center Stage's artistic director, Kwame Kwei-Armah, is as passionate as ever about his decision to come to Baltimore and his love for the city that he now calls his first artistic home. Factor in the appreciation shown by packed audiences for his debut play selection, Gleam, based on Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, and his excitement builds. The play will run through Feb. 5.more
January 11, 2012 -
Nuclear Cowboyz®, the only theatrical freestyle motocross touring production in North America, is coming to Baltimore on Jan. 13-14.more
January 11, 2012 -
Our future is only as strong as the young people we have invested in as a community. Miafere “Mia” Jones is a young woman doing just that in Baltimore City, not just investing in our youth, but also offering herself as a resource to those in need of guidance.more
November 10, 2011 -
The AFRO is proud of the staff members who have faithfully served in the military and protected this country on all fronts.more
October 06, 2011 -
The American Cancer Society will host its African American Men’s Health Conference, Oct. 8, at the Baltimore Convention Center at 1 W. Pratt St. in Baltimore. The free event will feature educational sessions on a variety of key health topics, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and mental health, and will serve as a clarion call to African American men to take a proactive role in improving their health. More than 500 African American men are expected to attend the conference.more
September 22, 2011 -
On a day that could have been gloomy, since the sun only peeped out occasionally, the Towson Courts Patriot Plaza became the heart of the city at the 15th Annual Baltimore County African-American Cultural Festival. Main Stage, Pennsylvania Stage and Chesapeake Stage - each of the areas differentiated in the messages they were trying to deliver, all had something equally intriguing to offer, focusing on the historical, cultural and entertainment aspects of the African-American community.more
September 19, 2011 -
The U.S. News and World Report has released its 2012 “America’s Best Colleges” list and several Maryland universities received high honors.more
September 15, 2011 -
Fulton Baptist Church will soon begin a weekend of celebration for the installation of Pastor Elect Reverend Julian Rivera.more
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