One of the several display cases with some of the handguns available for purchase at United Gun Shop in Rockville, Maryland, in April 2021. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Bennett) BY JACOB […]
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COVID-19 deaths, illnesses and a ‘she-session’
The following stories were written by Morgan State University multimedia journalism students The coronavirus brought on a year of death and illness, plus another trauma, an economic “she-session.” American women […]
Gordon: `She should resign…’
During an interview with the AFRO, prominent Baltimore defense attorney J. Wyndal Gordon (left) called for the resignation of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming because he said, “she […]
Maryland ranks fourth for worst robocalls
(By Massimo Vernicesole_Shutterstock) By Nicole Batey Special to the AFRO Have you ever received a call from someone claiming that you need to renew your car warranty? The problem is […]
First Nigerian contestant on American Idol is MSU alum
Funmike Lagoke is an alumnae of Morgan State University and first Nigerian woman to compete on American Idol in the show’s history. (Courtesy photo) By Cara Williams Special to the […]
BPD sued after chase ends in death of innocent driver
(By EVA CARRE_Shutterstock) By AFRO Staff The mother of a 28-year-old Baltimore man who ultimately died after his car was struck by a stolen vehicle being chased by Baltimore Police […]
The state of Black entrepreneurship – a conversation with Tosh Ernest, head of Wealth, Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Tosh Ernest, head of Wealth, Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Last year between February and April alone, the U.S. lost 440,000 Black-owned businesses. What made these firms […]
George Floyd’s murderer convicted: key events, witnesses in the case
(Screenshot from video/YouTube0 The following stories were written by Morgan State University multimedia journalism students. May 25, 2020: Police were called in a Minneapolis neighborhood because there was a report […]
Board of Public Works approves compensation for man wrongfully convicted
Walter Lomax was wrongly imprisoned in Maryland for nearly 40 years. A bill named for him passed in the Maryland General Assembly in 2021. Another man, Melvin Thomas, was compensated […]
Under Armour goes forward post COVID
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Under Armour the multi-billion dollar sports equipment company based in Baltimore revealed plans to downsize and consolidate its operation as the company and […]
Morgan State University students reflect on the George Floyd case
Morgan State University students reflect on the George Floyd case, and give their reaction to the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin. ********** JaKayla Kirkland Reflects on The George Floyd Case […]
State of Maryland taps Morgan State to serve as community vax site
Tyler Hall. (Photo Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) Morgan State University Selected to Serve as Community Vaccination Site, Expanding Access to Vital Vaccine in Fight Against COVID-19 […]