BCPS adds 2 more meal distribution sites starting Tuesday, March 24 New sites bring total to 48 locations TOWSON, MD. – Beginning Tuesday, Mar. 24, BCPS students may pick up breakfast, lunch, and dinner (three meals in one bag) at 48 locations, including two new sites: Berkshire Elementary School and Whispering Woods Complex. Please continue […]
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Urgent Call to Contact Congress to Act Now!
As of this morning Congress is deadlocked on the Covid-19 Stimulus. Let’s ACT NOW to make sure help gets to the families and communities who need it the most. Let’s make sure this is not just a giveaway that only benefits the CEO’s of multinational corporations. 3 ways to ACT NOW 1. Call your member […]
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Afrocentric Homeschooling in Black Families
By Andrea Dillon Homeschooling is on the rise within African American communities.. Though there may be a multitude of reasons, many families site bullying and the increased amount of racism as their top catalysts for homeschooling. Some black parents also feel a lack of representation in the current curriculum and a want to teach their […]
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Baltimore City Public Schools Meal Sites March 23-27
Por favor lea el mensaje en español abajo. Dear Baltimore City Public Schools Families, Baltimore City is providing free grab-n-go meals to all Baltimore children and youth Monday-Friday, March 23-27. Sites and details can be found.at www.bmorechildren.com. Thank you. Estimadas familias de las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Baltimore: La ciudad de Baltimore ofrece […]
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THE RUN DOWN – Trump Calls COVID-19 “Chinese Virus”
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Host Micha Green talks Trump’s insensitive Tweets of “Chinese Virus” and whats Trending in The Afro American Newspaper.
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AFRO Facts Presents Madam CJ Walker
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MDOT MVA CLOSED Until Further Notice
CUSTOMER ALERT: MDOT MVA BRANCHES TO CLOSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Dear Customer, The safety and health of our customers and staff is a top priority for Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). To do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and following health and safety recommendations from State and Federal […]
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Faith-Based Streaming App Minno Offers Immediate Assistance to #StayAtHome Families, Rolls out Free “Church at Home” Feature
In Response to COVID-19, Minno launches Free Program Giving Churches and Families Easy-to-Use Digital Tools to Transfer the Church Experience to the Home, Including Help for Talking to Kids About Coronavirus FAITH NEWSWIRE – (Nashville, TN—March 18, 2020) Minno—a new, Nashville-based children’s digital media company featuring one of the world’s largest collections of Classic VeggieTales […]
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U.S. Congress: Funding The Nation’s Community Health Centers
March 20, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader United States House of Representatives H-204, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate S-230, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20510 The […]
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Baltimore City Department of Public Works – COVID-19 Update
In response to the evolving conditions related to the threat of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of the public and of our employees, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark announced that the following will take effect Monday, March 23, 2020: 1. All services other than curbside collections, condo […]
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RELEASE: Mayor Orders Freeze on Hiring and Spending
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 Mayor Orders Freeze on Hiring and Spending Mayor’s freeze applies to all positions (full-time, contractual, and part-time) and all sources of funds. BALTIMORE, MD. — As the City works to slow the the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young has instructed the Finance Department to immediately institute […]
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RELEASE: Small Businesses Hit by COVID-19 Eligible to Apply for Federal Assistance
PRESS RELEASE Small Businesses Hit by COVID-19 Eligible to Apply for Federal Assistance Mayor Young sought Gov. Hogan’s help, and the State quickly applied for the federal disaster loan program. BALTIMORE, MD. — Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young received word from the Hogan Administration that small businesses in Baltimore City are eligible to apply for […]