By Special Report In 2019, the Maryland General Assembly enacted, and Governor Larry Hogan signed into law, legislation establishing the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) as the first […]
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Baltimore County Public Library announced a new digital literacy program
By Special to the AFRO Baltimore County Public Library has launched Northstar Digital Literacy, a free, online, self-paced program that teaches participants basic computer skills. Participants can learn about the […]
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The Moore Report: UPDATE – Baltimore County’s redistricting plan: A Judge rules in favor of fairness and calls for a better one
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. U.S. District Court Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on Feb. 22, blocked a redistricting plan from the Baltimore County Council that included just one majority Black […]
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4MORE! 4BALTIMORECOUNTY – A Public Generated Ballot Issue
By Special Report OWINGS MILLS, MD. – The 4MORE! 4BALTIMORECOUNTY Ballot Issue Committee invites the media to cover a press conference Thursday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at the Randallstown […]
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Leadership Baltimore County hosts initiative to discuss the impact of COVID -19 on the local community
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Communities are at their best when pulling together for a common cause. Leadership Baltimore County (LBC) is a community leadership program with a […]
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How will you go blue for Team BCPS Day? It’s this Thursday — January 13!
The second Thursday of every January is Team BCPS Day, our day to kick off the new year by celebrating all the individuals who comprise Team BCPS — students, teachers, […]
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BCPS students honored as All-State Dancers
Five BCPS students were honored as part of the 2022 Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase. The following students were named All-State Dancers: Mackenna Bonner, Hereford High School Jade Mathis, […]
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First ever BCPS Superintendent Fellows named
Maryland Teacher of the Year Brianna Ross and Maryland State Education Association’s Education Support Professional of the Year Brad Fisher — Two Baltimore County Public Schools leaders – Maryland Teacher […]
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Patapsco High students commit to apprenticeship program “This is the start of their careers”
At a ceremony held during what was both American Education Week and National Apprenticeship Week, a group of Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts students signed commitments to […]
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CCBC awarded $30,000 grant and 100 laptops from Comcast for Workforce Development
Grant to Support the Student Emergency Aid Fund; Laptops Will Go to Students Enrolled in Adult Literacy Education Programs Baltimore County, Md. (Nov. 10, 2021) – Community College of Baltimore County […]
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Leadership Baltimore County announcing the Class of 2022
Sparks, MD—Leadership Baltimore County is pleased to announce the Class of 2022. Each year, Leadership Baltimore County welcomes a new class of high achieving business professionals, educators and representatives from […]
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State of Emergency declared in Baltimore County as Delta Variant infections rise
Baltimore County Logo/Seal By Alexis Taylor, Special to the AFRO Baltimore County Executive John Olszews Jr. has declared another local state of emergency as the delta variant of the coronavirus rapidly […]