The Oberlin Club of Washington, D.C., and the Bertelsmann Foundation collaborated to air “Out to Vote,” a special online screening that documented get-out-the-vote efforts in Baltimore in the weeks leading up to the 2020 national election. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In many major American cities, the issue of voting rights […]
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NAACP joins statewide Black organizations to address Ocean City incident
(Photo by James Fields) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO A recent incident between Ocean City police officers and four unarmed Black teens has garnered national attention as video that captured the melee at the town’s boardwalk appeared to show the use of excessive force. The four Black males from Harrisburg, Pa., were arrested […]
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Davis ascends two weight classes, defeats Barrios with 11th-round TKO in action-packed thriller
Gervonta Davis knocks Mario Barrios down during the WBA Super Lightweight world championship boxing match on June 26, in Atlanta. Davis won. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In a highly anticipated clash between two of boxing’s burgeoning superstars in Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios, many didn’t expect […]
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D.C. Green Bank, Flywheel Development partner to provide solar capacity for dozens of Washingtonians
Fairfax Village in Southeast, D.C. is one of the locations in Wards 7 and 8 that will host solar installations as part of a collaborative effort with DC Green and Flywheel Development. (Courtesy Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Two Washington, D.C.-based organizations have announced their contribution in facilitating a green economy as […]
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Baltimore’s new Amazon site prioritizes safety, health and wellness
Amazon aims to stay connected with its workforce through new industry-leading technological developments, including mind & body moments, connect & comment kiosks and the WorkingWell mobile app. (Courtesy of Amazon) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore area’s newest Amazon fulfillment center has implemented an extensive program called “WorkingWell” as the company makes […]
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Morgan State softball team notches first-ever conference title, NCAA tournament appearance
The Morgan State University Women’s Softball Team are now MEAC champions and will appear in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the history of the program. (courtesy of Morgan State University) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO There has never been as much buzz surrounding the Morgan State University softball program as […]
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Lynching victim Howard Cooper honored in remembrance project
The newly unveiled Howard Cooper marker. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Howard Cooper, a 15-year-old boy who was lynched after an alleged “felonious assault” in Baltimore County in 1885, was one of many victims of domestic terrorism that occurred in the state of Maryland in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. […]
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Self-taught engineer and veteran becomes first-generation college graduate
In addition to being a first-generation college student, Edwin Gonzalez will also be the first college graduate in his family. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Of all the triumph and adversity that veteran Edwin Gonzalez has experienced, one guiding principle that he live by, drives his success in life: hard work […]
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CareFirst awards grants to D.C.-based healthcare providers to combat COVID-19 vaccine adoption
CareFirst Blue Cross BlueShield will contribute $200,000 to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) around the District of Columbia to support current efforts and provide resources surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. (Courtesy Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO As statistics, data and research has shown, the coronavirus pandemic has uncovered alarming racial health disparities. In […]
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‘The Way Home Project’ tackles homelessness one person at a time
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Of the numerous challenges facing Baltimore, homelessness has long-been one of the city’s most alarming crises. Thanks to a partnership between three local organizations, nearly two dozen individuals who were once chronically homeless will now have stable housing. United Way of Central Maryland, Health Care for the Homeless […]
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Preakness to be held with fewer fans
Preakness 146 will take place in-person on May 15 at the Pimlico Race Track with strict COVID-19 regulations for social gatherings. This year will be significant for the Park Heights community as the Black Eyed-Susan Stakes will be renamed after George E. Mitchell, a staple in the community and former president and CEO of Langston […]
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Black-woman owned ‘cornerstone brokerage’ emerges
The Home Team (THT) Realty Group CEO and Owner Wyevetra Jordan aims to be a one stop shop in the community housing needs. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Of the many real estate brokerages in the U.S., a very small percentage are Black-owned. An even smaller percentage are Black-woman owned. Not […]