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Author Archives: Nicole D Batey

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Rev. Frances “Toni” Draper preaches final sermon as pastor of Freedom Temple A.M.E. Zion Church

by Nicole D BateyDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022

By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO After 20 years of faithful service as pastor, Rev. Frances Murphy Draper, known by the nickname “Toni,” has retired from her role […]

Posted inBaltimore News

JPMorgan Chase follows up pledge to West Baltimore and local small businesses

by Nicole D BateyDecember 10, 2022December 10, 2022

By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO JPMorgan Chase has launched a new community branch experience in Baltimore, the Mondawmin Community Center Branch, with a $600,000 commitment to empower […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Price Rite Marketplace in Pigtown set to close next month

by Nicole D BateyNovember 25, 2022November 25, 2022

By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO The Price Rite Marketplace of West Pratt Street has served West Baltimore for 10 years. Now, just days before families are set […]

Posted inNational News

Comedy tour seeks to maximize Black voter turnout in key swing states

by Nicole D BateyNovember 3, 2022November 3, 2022

By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) is going all-out to encourage and galvanize black voters with Unity ’22 GOTV (Get […]

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