By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com It’s been almost three years since the six Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers charged in the homicide of Freddie Gray were officially indicted by a grand jury. This week, a court blocked a defamation lawsuit by five of the six officers against Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby (police van […]
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MSU Tennis Team Wins MEAC Championship
The Morgan Lady Bears Tennis Team won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship Tournament April 28. MSU beat Hampton 4-1, winning the championship for the first time since 1994. L to R: (Derek Carter (Coppin State Athletic Director), Assistant Coach Brian Coxton, Danielle Thompson (senior), Dana Santiago (sophomore), Head Coach Matthew Townes, Asmara Faluke (freshman), Oriane […]
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Baltimore Teen Accused in 2016 Killing of Bicyclist, Arrested Again
By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO A teen accused in the killing of a man riding his bike home from work is back behind bars, accused of another violent attack. Prince Greene, now 17, was arrested in January of 2016 for the fatal stabbing of Richard Ponsi. Greene was 15 years old at the time. […]
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Harlem Park Body Camera Surveillance Another Dark Chapter in Davis Tenure
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com Just days before he was terminated by Mayor Catherine Pugh, former Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis tried to make his case that the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), was emerging from one of its darkest periods, which occurred during his time as commissioner. “Murders and corruption dominate the headlines and make […]
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Eastside Races Heating Up
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com Two Maryland Senate races in East Baltimore have aligned two venerable Eastside politicians; Sen. Joan Carter Conway (D-43) and Sen. Nathaniel McFadden (D-45), against Del. Mary Washington (D-43) and Del. Cory McCray (D-45), two challengers. Here is how the battle for the 43rd and 45th District Senate seats lines up. […]
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What Happened to the Suspect in Det. Sean Suiter’s Death?
By Stephen Janis, Special to the AFRO The ongoing speculation over the circumstances surrounding the death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter have continued to stir doubt and mistrust across many communities in the city. The veteran cop was shot in the head with his own gun in November. But, since then a series of miscues […]
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Exclusive: Hogan Appoints Carter to 41st Dist. Senate Seat
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com Jill P. Carter, director of Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights, has been appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan take over the 41st District Senate seat, recently vacated by Nathaniel Oaks. Oaks resigned the West Baltimore senate seat last month after pleading guilty to federal corruption charges. Jill P. Carter, director […]
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Baltimore Public Schools Budget Fight Looms
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO The battle for Baltimore City Public Schools System (BCPSS) is expected to heat up as the 2018-2019 FY budgeting process enters its final phase. Sonja Santelises, City Schools CEO, will present the estimated 1.3 billion operating budget to the School Board April 24, followed by a series of city-wide […]
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Maryland Gubernatorial Forum Expands Potential Audience
By AFRO Staff The upcoming Maryland Gubernatorial Forum, hosted by Associated Black Charities and the Greater Baltimore Committee, is now open to anyone who wants to attend. Previously, the event was limited to employees of Greater Baltimore Committee member organizations and those invited by Associated Black Charities. The event is set for April 26 from […]
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Baltimore Health Ministries Issues Appeal to Clergy
By AFRO Staff The Health Ministries Network, which “establish a clearinghouse for mobilizing personal participation in available health care initiatives through community churches and other local faith-based organizations,” will be holding an organizational meeting April 7 at Baltimore’s Sharon Baptist Church. The Health Ministries Network is a part of the Ministers’ Conference of Baltimore & […]
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A Great Shout at Carter Memorial
Dr. Tony Torain served as worship leader at the gathering to celebrate the new home of Carter Memorial Church of God in Christ, March 15, at what used to be St. Peter’s, the city’s second oldest Catholic church, at 13 S. Poppleton Street in Baltimore. Elder Carl A. Pierce Sr., senior pastor, told the AFRO […]