By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Since the controversial presidential election of 2016, significant concerns surrounding the security and validity of election results have risen among American voters, according to The Canton Group, a business technology services firm based in Baltimore. The firm has also cited increased voter apprehension in recent years, asserting the […]
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Ravens overcome turnovers, interceptions to escape with 16-10 win over Browns
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO A sloppy win is a win nonetheless. In a Week 12 AFC North showdown at M&T Bank Stadium, the Baltimore Ravens hosted the Cleveland Browns in what turned out to be one of the more less-than-savory performances for both teams. However, the Ravens took control early and maintained […]
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Tyler Huntley comes up big in 1st career start, Ravens lose practice squad QB to Cardinals
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Only moments before the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears kicked off, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley found out he’d be starting in Lamar Jackson’s spot, raising questions on how the sudden lineup change would affect the outcome. Well, it turns out Huntley got the job done in his first […]
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Vigil, community walk held for ‘unfathomable’ death of Evelyn Player
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO As the city continues to mourn the loss of Evelyn Player, hundreds gathered to honor the life of the beloved community member on the grounds of Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore for a vigil and community walk on Nov. 18. The 69-year-old woman’s death has disheartened the […]
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Health Care for the Homeless annual 5K charity run exceeds fundraising goal
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The eighth annual “Rock Your Socks” Health Care for the Homeless 5K run was a day of generous giving, fun and friendly competition held on the frigid morning of Nov. 6 at Patterson Park. Community members, local organizations, Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) officials and volunteers and event […]
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Bowie State introduces aquaponics program, teaches students sustainable food production
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Aquaponics, a food production system coupling aquaculture and hydroponics, is an emerging subject of interest in academia. Bowie State University recently announced that its department of natural sciences will be introducing new aquaponics and hydroponics programs, citing growing challenges the agricultural industry faces from climate change and labor […]
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New OurBus route from Baltimore to NYC to benefit students, residents
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO OurBus, a technology platform specializing in intercity travel, has announced a newly launched direct bus route running between Baltimore and New York City. It’s the only direct bus route with service between downtown Baltimore to Manhattan in addition to Wilmington/Newark, Del., to Manhattan, the company said in a […]
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Ravens clench comeback OT win over Vikings, Jackson sets career mark
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Back in action for the first time in two weeks, the Baltimore Ravens made timely late-game plays to eke out another comeback win, 34-31, over the Minnesota Vikings in overtime at M&T Bank Stadium on Nov. 7. The Vikings were the 21st-ranked defense in the league, so most […]
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West Baltimore ‘opportunity center,’ set to open summer 2022
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO #AFRONewsAtNoon West Baltimore residents, especially those of the Franklin Square neighborhood, have something huge to look forward to. Due to the efforts of the West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation (WBRF) and LifeBridge Health, a former gelato manufacturing factory sitting at the intersection of West Baltimore Street and North Calhoun […]
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‘Caw to Action:’ Ravens, volunteers plant produce to end food desert in South Baltimore
Ravens player #21 Brandon Stephens assists two Curtis Bay Elementary first graders with making a plant bed. Not only was the event a meaningful day of community service, but was an opportunity to teach youngsters the valuable life skill of gardening. The 12 garden beds will serve as a supply of fresh produce as Curtis […]
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In memoriam: Mervo’s Elijah Gorham was one of a kind
(Photo credit/J.J. McQueen) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Elijah Gorham, a remarkable student-athlete who starred on Mervo’s football team, will be remembered as a young man full of character and charm with limitless potential. The burgeoning football talent died Oct. 11, nearly a month after sustaining a serious brain injury in a game […]
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Lamar Jackson continues to add to legacy despite harsh criticism
At only 24 years old, Jackson is on pace to becoming the best dual-threat quarterback in NFL history, and his accomplishments make it difficult to counter that notion. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO #AFRONewsAtNoon Here it is, only four weeks into the NFL season, and pundits are already asserting that […]