The AFRO Gala | Celebrating 130 Years

7400 Greenway Center Drive,Greenbelt MD 20770

13 August, 2022

Description

Join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, and community! The AFRO's Celebration Gala will bring together and recognize the Founders, Leaders, and Supporters of The AFRO News, who share a demonstrated commitment to the achievements made by The AFRO News Publication in the last 130 Years. Paying homage and tribute to The AFRO for being the oldest family-owned, continuously published Black newspaper in the country, the oldest Black-owned business (family or otherwise) in the State of MD, and the 3rd oldest (family-owned or otherwise) in the country. In 1892, The AFRO was established to speak on racial equality and economic advancement for Black Americans. Today, its proclamation to be a platform to offer images and stories of issues regarding the advancement of the Black community has not changed. Event Details Date: Saturday, August 13, 2022 Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM 6:30 VIP Reception and Networking7:30 General AdmissionLocation: Martins Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD. 20770 Event Attire: Semi-Formal, Black Tie Share your photos on social media: Tag @afronews and use hashtags #afro130 All persons attending this event will need to present their COVID-19 Vaccination Cards upon entry. Payment Options: Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite, check or money order. All payments that are mailed in (check or money orders) must be received by August 6, 2022. Tickets can be purchased via cash app $AFROSubs, check or money order via mail to: AFRO 145 W Ostend Street Suite 536 Baltimore, MD 21230 Children of all ages are welcome & encouraged to attend. All persons attending this event, including children, will need to have a ticket to attend the gala celebration. *Stay tuned for more information about this event. More event details to come*