Home Depot’s free Path to Pro Skills Program offers online training in construction and other trades to help address the labor shortage and boost diversity. Since 2021, more than 60,000 people have graduated and over 100,000 have participated.
Author Archives: Victoria Mejicanos
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A journey through faith, strength and breast cancer survival
Lisa Settles, the only Black female partner at a regional law firm, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and used her faith and community to cope with the treatment, keeping a photojournal of her journey and prioritizing her routine.
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Advocates, experts push for quality care to address breast cancer disparities
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Every October, the world turns pink for breast cancer awareness month to encourage screening, educate about risk factors and symptoms and show support to those affected by the disease. For some, it is a symbol of hope and encouragement, and for others it is a reminder of how their lives […]
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Bowie State hosts 90th annual homecoming activities
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Bowie State University is currently hosting its 90th annual homecoming. Activities began on Oct. 26 and will take place through Nov. 2 under the theme “It’s Off the Chain!” The celebration brings together students, alumni and community members for a celebration “filled with pride, connection and Bulldog spirit,” according to […]
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Black male breast cancer: Rare, but real
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Although rare, men are fighters and survivors of breast cancer—especially men of color—who often face less awareness, and worse outcomes. A recent study done by the American Cancer Society found that “breast cancer incidence rates were 52 percent higher in Black men than White men.” Another study demonstrated that even […]
Posted inFinancials
Maryland Bankers Association to host community talk on credit equity at Coppin State
The Maryland Bankers Association and the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship at Coppin State University will lead a conversation on credit equity in Maryland on Oct. 24.
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Funding shift boosts HBCUs but cuts support for other minority-serving colleges like the University of Baltimore
The U.S. Department of Education is reallocating nearly $500 million in funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges, while cutting $350 million from Predominantly Black and Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The move has sparked backlash from university leaders and lawmakers who say it pits minority-serving institutions against one another and threatens critical student support programs.
Posted inBaltimore News
Mayor Scott announces timeline for Opioid Restitution Fund community grants
The Mayor has announced a timeline for Opioid Restitution Fund community grants that will “meet people where they are” and provide harm reduction services to places in Baltimore most impacted by the opioid crisis.
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Government shutdown forces Smithsonian to temporarily close all museums and National Zoo
The Smithsonian owns 17 museums within the Washington D.C area, in addition to the National Zoo. Since Oct. 12, all 21 of the Smithsonian museums nationwide and the zoo have been closed. Shown here, would-be visitors, as they learn that the doors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History are closed due to the shutdown.
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‘One of One’: Howard’s 101st homecoming promises joy, tradition and big names on the ‘Yard’
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Howard University will be celebrating its 101st homecoming this year, under the theme “One of One” from Oct. 19-26, to celebrate its community. The university’s tradition started in 1924, making it one of the earliest HBCUs to establish a homecoming, a point of pride for the university. Princess Gamble, the […]
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Morgan State University kicks off homecoming week 2025
Morgan State University will celebrate Homecoming 2025 Oct. 9-12. The historically Black institution, founded in 1867, will welcome students, community members and alumni from around the world to the Northeast Baltimore campus for a variety of events.
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There’s a clear gap in credit scores depending on race and place: How Baltimore is working to fix it
By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Staff Writer vmejicanos@afro.com The weight of a number For residents of Baltimore, the barrier to buying a home, starting a small business or managing unexpected costs doesn’t rely on ambition alone. There’s a three digit number that plays a major part: the credit score. Research shows that a person’s credit score, […]