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Money talks: Generation Z weighs in on the idea of generational wealth
Money talks: Generation Z weighs in on the idea of generational wealth
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO and Layla Eason, AFRO Intern Generational wealth is a topic that has become more popular in recent years due to conversations about the wealth gap and the economy. Generational wealth is wealth that is passed on from children and grandchildren within one family. The wealth in question could […]
Police continue search for gunman after shooting on Morgan State University campus
Police continue search for gunman after shooting on Morgan State University campus
By Layla EasonSpecial to the AFRO Classes on the campus of Morgan State University (MSU) were canceled on Oct. 4, as Baltimore Police Department and Morgan State Police Department (MSUPD) officials continued the search for a gunman who opened fire on the campus late Tuesday night. One woman and four men sustained gunshot wounds around […]
Root Branch Media Group takes back the block with new $2.25M media facility
Root Branch Media Group takes back the block with new $2.25M media facility
By Layla Eason, Special to the AFRO Root Branch Media Group, a full-service media production and communications company, has recently expanded and purchased a 14,400-square-foot media production facility located on 2220 Boston St. in Baltimore. CEO Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew says that the facility will be used to further its partnerships and advance their multiyear contract […]
Jason Steer begins as Creative Alliance’s executive director
Jason Steer begins as Creative Alliance’s executive director
By Layla Eason Special to the AFRO Creative Alliance recently selected Jason Steer as the new executive director. The organization released a statement on the decision to have Steer join Creative Alliance after a career at New York’s renowned Apollo Theatre, where he held a variety of senior leadership positions in programming, education, and youth development. […]
Ask a CPA: Festina Manly-Spain speaks on inspiring the next generation of youth and finance professionals
Ask a CPA: Festina Manly-Spain speaks on inspiring the next generation of youth and finance professionals
Meet Zelda Jackson: the First Black Woman Cartoonist
Meet Zelda Jackson: the First Black Woman Cartoonist
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The Color of Friendship - by myalect - Layla Eason
The Color of Friendship - by myalect - Layla Eason
Unpacking traits of friendship during different stages of life
Fashion
Function Meets Fashion: Workwear’s Rise in Streetwear Culture
Function Meets Fashion: Workwear’s Rise in Streetwear Culture
Stepping Into Summer: The It Girl Shoes Defining 2025
Stepping Into Summer: The It Girl Shoes Defining 2025
The Returning Trend of Y2K
The Returning Trend of Y2K
AFRO inside look: D.C. Fashion Week 2024
AFRO inside look: D.C. Fashion Week 2024
D.C. Fashion Week displays cultural pride during international showcase
D.C. Fashion Week displays cultural pride during international showcase
DC Fashion Week Brings International High Fashion to the Capital for Fall/Winter 2025
DC Fashion Week Brings International High Fashion to the Capital for Fall/Winter 2025
Corporate Baddies: The Trend of Being an Office Siren
Corporate Baddies: The Trend of Being an Office Siren
Beauty
Understanding Your Strands
Understanding Your Strands
How to be Hot: Checklist to Look and Feel Your Best
How to be Hot: Checklist to Look and Feel Your Best
How To: Eat Your Skincare
How To: Eat Your Skincare
Pout Perfection: 2025’s Trending Lip Products You Need Now
Pout Perfection: 2025’s Trending Lip Products You Need Now
Color-Changing Beauty Products Based on Body Chemistry
Color-Changing Beauty Products Based on Body Chemistry
Cosmetic AI and the Death of Traditional Shade Matching
Cosmetic AI and the Death of Traditional Shade Matching
The Power of the Patches: Making Skincare Fashionable
The Power of the Patches: Making Skincare Fashionable
From Bare to Bold: Products That Make Your Lashes Do the Talking
From Bare to Bold: Products That Make Your Lashes Do the Talking
Elevating Simplicity: How the Clean Girl Aesthetic Can Become a Lifestyle
Elevating Simplicity: How the Clean Girl Aesthetic Can Become a Lifestyle
Health
Avoiding the Post-College Blues and Landing Your First Big Girl Job
Avoiding the Post-College Blues and Landing Your First Big Girl Job
Time for Healing: A Guide for Clarity, Growth, and Peace of Mind
Time for Healing: A Guide for Clarity, Growth, and Peace of Mind
Endometriosis in Black Women: The Challenges and Difficulties Within Medical Care
Endometriosis in Black Women: The Challenges and Difficulties Within Medical Care
Breathe. Study. Repeat: Conquering Test Anxiety Together
Breathe. Study. Repeat: Conquering Test Anxiety Together
Features
Visualize, Believe, Receive: Manifesting Your Ideal Lifestyle
Visualize, Believe, Receive: Manifesting Your Ideal Lifestyle
Coachella Camp 2025
Coachella Camp 2025
CIAA Basketball Tournament brings business and opportunity to Baltimore
CIAA Basketball Tournament brings business and opportunity to Baltimore
by Layla Eason Image provided by Baltimore.org The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, is back for another year and has announced the brackets for its 2024 Basketball Tournament along with a full week of fun events. Thousands of people are coming from all over the country and will be attending the games to watch athletes compete for the championship trophy. All events will be held from February 26th - March 3rd, 2024 th
Summerween: The Spooky Season’s Summertime Twin
Summerween: The Spooky Season’s Summertime Twin
The Revolution of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Earth
The Revolution of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Earth
From Battles to Betrayals: Breaking Down Invincible Season 3
From Battles to Betrayals: Breaking Down Invincible Season 3
Navigating Mercury Retrograde: A Do’s and Don’ts Survival Guide
Navigating Mercury Retrograde: A Do’s and Don’ts Survival Guide
Affordable Fun: Things to do In NYC
Affordable Fun: Things to do In NYC
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