By Black Health Matters As we make the transition from winter to spring, we should pay particular attention to our hair. Black Health Matters spoke to Kari Williams, trichologist and founder of Mahogany Hair Revolution Salon & Trichology Clinic in Beverly Hills, Calif., about the best ways to keep natural hair healthy as the seasons […]
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Cotton and Silk, Best Face Masks
By Black Health Matters If the fit is right, face masks made of a combination of high thread-count cotton and natural silk fabric or a chiffon weave can effectively filter out aerosol particles, researchers report. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks in […]
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Voting By Mail: An Overview – 2020 Presidential Primary Election
By Baltimore City Board of Elections
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Nearly 2,000 People Received Free COVID-19 Testing at New Birth’s Mother’s Day Event
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church supplies free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to nearly 2,000 during its Mother’s Day event. Atlanta, GA – May 11, 2020 – New Birth Missionary Baptist Church provided nearly 2,000 Atlantans with free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Sunday, May 10, during its Mother’s Day event. A product of the church’s partnership with […]
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More Than 50 Law Students Impacted by COVID-19 Receive Scholarships, Laptops
By Stephanie Strong Information and Media Services Coordinator ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law has provided urgent financial and technology support to more than 50 students through its FAMU Law Cares Emergency Relief Fund. Dozens of law students received emergency scholarships up to $500 to cover hardships caused by COVID-19, including […]
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Baltimore City Joint Information Center: Coronavirus Loves Cookouts Too!
The weather is getting nicer, and we know you want to show off on the grill! Just remember, the coronavirus loves cookouts too!
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Baltimore City Telephone Town Hall
Baltimore City Joint Information Center COVID-19 DAILY BRIEF You’re invited to join Mayor Jack Young for a Telephone Town Hall, Tuesday May 12th at 6:30PM to discuss the city’s continued response to the Coronavirus pandemic along with our Health Commissioner, Dr. Dzirasa. During this town hall we will discuss our plan for COVID-19 recovery. The […]
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THE RUN DOWN – ‘CLASS of 2020’ Gets The Obamas
By AFRO.COM / Be Inspired Global Micha Green talks The Obama’s ‘Class of 2020’ online commencement ceremony to come, and what’s trending in this weeks AFRO American Newspaper.
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HBCU Advocates Respond To Hogan Veto
MD HBCU Advocates Respond to Hogan Veto of Funding Bill for Black Universities “It is most unfortunate that the state still refuses to acknowledge the order from Federal Judge Catherine Blake to fund unique, high demand academic programs, recruiting, and scholarships in response to the HBCU Coalition representing the extraordinary students, faculty and alumni of […]
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The AFRO Awarded $100,000 Grant by Facebook Journalism Project
Today, Facebook is announcing that more than 200 news organizations will receive nearly $16 million in grants through the Facebook Journalism Project’s relief fund for local news. These grants stem from $25 million in local news relief funding announced in March as part of Facebook’s $100 million global investment in news. It includes: $10.3 million being awarded […]
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COVID-19 DAILY BRIEF: Meals for Baltimore
Baltimore City Joint Information Center COVID-19 DAILY BRIEF Meals for Baltimore powered by World Central Kitchen serving drive-thru & walk-up meals this Saturday, May 9th at M&T Bank Stadium. Meals will be served in Stadium Parking Lot H from 11am to 2pm. Enter at 1200 S. Sharp Street / 200 West Pratt Street.