Baltimore defense attorney J. Wyndal Gordon has filed a complaint with the Department of Justice on behalf of the family of Korryn Gaines, who was gunned down by Baltimore County […]
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In advance of Fall Semester, Morgan State requires students, faculty & staff to receive full vaccination
(Photo Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) President David Wilson to Form Vaccination Management Team to Oversee Campus-wide Effort BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson today announced the […]
BPD sued after chase ends in death of innocent driver
(By EVA CARRE_Shutterstock) By AFRO Staff The mother of a 28-year-old Baltimore man who ultimately died after his car was struck by a stolen vehicle being chased by Baltimore Police […]
Under Armour goes forward post COVID
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Under Armour the multi-billion dollar sports equipment company based in Baltimore revealed plans to downsize and consolidate its operation as the company and […]
Morgan State University students reflect on the George Floyd case
Morgan State University students reflect on the George Floyd case, and give their reaction to the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin. ********** JaKayla Kirkland Reflects on The George Floyd Case […]
Baltimore private school students walk out in support of Black teacher
By The Associated Press Nearly 100 Baltimore private school students and teachers walked out of class April 16 to show support for a Black teacher who resigned after posting a […]
Baltimore City taking vaccines to communities in need
A woman receives a vaccine from a mobile response clinic in Baltimore, Md. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Nolan O’Dowd) By Riona Blaine Special to The AFRO Baltimore City has a […]
Great Blacks in Wax Getting Ready for Summer Tourism Season
In this photo from Feb. 25, a historic landmark of Baltimore, “America’s First Black History Wax Museum” is painted on the wall of The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum. […]
UMB brings horseback riding to West Baltimore
UMB’s Community Engagement Center Brings Free Horseback Riding Program to West Baltimore The University of Maryland, Baltimore is Partnering with City Ranch and the UM BioPark to Bring a Youth […]
Community leaders want board to inspect the inspector general
(Screenshot from video) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Baltimore community leaders are calling for closer monitoring of the city’s Inspector General after an extended investigation of State’s Attorney […]
Bob Wallace: how to build wealth with STEM
Bob Wallace is a former Baltimore City candidate for mayor, the owner of multi-million dollar businesses and a firm believer in the power of STEM education. (Courtesy Photo) By Sean […]
A shrewd businessman and a proud son of Morgan State University
Earl Graves Sr. turned to business after the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, for whom he’d been an administrative assistant. (Courtesy of Morgan State University) By Ralph E. […]