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 […]
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JPMorgan Chase follows up pledge to West Baltimore and local small businesses
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 […]
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Price Rite Marketplace in Pigtown set to close next month
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 […]
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Comedy tour seeks to maximize Black voter turnout in key swing states
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 […]