By AFRO Staff 2020 was a bumper year for Black politics. Not only did it garner the highest number of successful candidates of color in state legislative races in the nation’s history, but also those candidates won at a higher rate than White candidates, according to a new report by Donors of Color Action Network […]
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NEW IDEAS Study seeks to understand memory loss in African American and Latino communities
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a September 22 listening session at 12 p.m. ET for the New IDEAS (Imaging Dementia—Evidence for Amyloid Scanning) study. Volunteers are being sought to promote the study in African American and Latino communities. Timonium, Md.-A webinar will be hosted on the New IDEAS (Imaging Dementia— Evidence for Amyloid Scanning) Study […]
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Baltimore recovery walk Saturday September 18th 3PM Druid Hill Park
RECOVERY COMMUNITY SAFELY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY MONTH 14TH Annual Recovery Walk Increases Awareness and Shatters the Stigma of Drug Addiction (Baltimore, MD September 7, 2021) On Saturday September 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. in historic Druid Hill Park at the Chinese Pavilion in honor of National Recovery Month hundreds of members of Baltimore’s recovery community are expected to safely convene to raise […]
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HRH Princess Dr. Moradeun Ogunlana to visit Western High School to launch new cultural exchange initiative
September 15, 8:30AM, Western High School Official Signing Ceremony and Celebration September 7, 2021…. Western High School Principal Michelle White announced today the formation of a new partnership between Western High School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, and the Sister School Global Initiative (SSGI). Principal White and HRH Princess Dr. Moradeun Ogunlana developed the partnership to expand […]
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FAMU Marching “100” and Concert Choir to perform as part of 2021 NFL kickoff festivities in Tampa
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100” Band and the FAMU Concert Choir are scheduled to perform during the pregame festivities for the 2021 NFL Kickoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and reigning Super Bowl LV Champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 9. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be performed as a combination of […]
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Howard County Executive Ball selects Louis Winston as new Fire Chief
Louis Winston named the next Howrad County Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today named Louis Winston to be the next Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS). Winston served three decades in the Department, rising to the rank of […]
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9/11 family members call on HBO to restore final episode of Spike Lee Series
It was with profound disappointment that we learned last night from news reports that 30 minutes of Spike Lee’s HBO docuseries addressing the destruction of the Twin Towers and Building 7 would be removed from the final episode, which airs 20 years to the day since the murder of our loved ones. We have been […]
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Statement by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on the For the People Act (H.R. 1)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the For the People Act (H.R. 1) earlier this year and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4) this week. These crucial bills will protect our democracy by ensuring fair elections and unfettered access to the ballot box, ending gerrymandering […]
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BDC issues three RFPS for properties Westside of downtown
Baltimore (August 26, 2021) –The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC), on behalf of the City of Baltimore, has issued three Request for Proposals (RFP) for city-owned properties on the Westside of downtown. The RFPs are for a property on North Howard Street as well as properties located at Lexington and Park and Liberty and Park. The parcel […]
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Howard County unveils plan to fund body-worn camera program beginning in October
Howard County Executive files legislation to release County funding from contingency, will use American Rescue Plan funding to support program immediately pending approval of budget amendment ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced plans to file a budget amendment releasing County funding from contingency in the FY2022 operating budget for Howard County’s […]
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Jon Baron calls on Governor Hogan to require vaccines or testing of Maryland public school students 16+, and vaccines of all school staff
Bethesda, MD – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jon Baron called on Governor Hogan to require COVID vaccination or weekly testing for all Maryland public school students aged 16+, and to require vaccination for all school staff. Baron’s call follows today’s announcement by the FDA that the agency has given full approval to the Pfizer vaccine for all […]
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New Golf Lifestyle show ‘The Club Life’ created by Wendell Haskins set to air two episodes on CBS Sports Network
Wendell J. Haskins (Photo/wendelljhaskins.com/) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, August 20, 2021, Polo shirts, cigars, country clubs, and luxury resorts. In many circles, golf is still viewed as a leisure activity for the 10 percent– and taking place on members-only courses. Opening the door on the sport is “The Club Life,” a new lifestyle series with […]