September 15, 8:30AM, Western High School Official Signing Ceremony and Celebration September 7, 2021…. Western High School Principal Michelle White announced today the formation of a new partnership between Western High School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, and the Sister School Global Initiative (SSGI). Principal White and HRH Princess Dr. Moradeun Ogunlana developed the partnership to expand […]
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Author and ‘Gnarly Nurse’ Yuri Cruz encourages aspiring skateboarders
Yuri Cruz, who is also known as the “Gnarly Nurse,” is a skateboarder who works as a cardiac rehab nurse. (Courtesy photos) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Maryland native Yuri Cruz was used to traveling and unconventional paths, having been homeschooled from middle through high school. “My mom was really interested in protecting […]
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Labor Day extravaganza to feature fireworks, free COVID vaccinations
(Courtesy of unsplash) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO There haven’t been any Fourth of July fireworks in the city since the pandemic started, but residents will be able to see them briefly light up the sky over Labor Day weekend. The Baltimore Office of Promotion & Arts (BOPA) recently announced a “Fall Back […]
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Discarded masks: A trashy, environmental nuisance
By Aziah Siid Special to the AFRO The coronavirus pandemic left the majority of the 8,000-student Morgan State University community away from campus for 17 months. After being home for over a year, students were greeted with new additions to campus life such as an improved student service center, dining food options and the mandate […]
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Op-ed: Back to school: What history teaches us about education
Congressman Kweisi Mfume By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Students are now returning to school for another year, and I couldn’t be more concerned about how prepared they are to learn. COVID-19 is still a threat that has for 18 months disrupted their learning patterns, skill set and normal social interaction, so it’s important that we do […]
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Baltimore’s David Miller encourages Black boys to read and dream
David Miller’s new children’s book, Chef Toussaint. (Courtesy Photos) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO While college touring in Florida with his daughter, we caught up with David Miller, Baltimore’s esteemed social entrepreneur, for a candid conversation about the launch of his new children’s book, family dynamics and future projects on the horizon. Miller’s […]
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Howard County Executive Ball selects Louis Winston as new Fire Chief
Louis Winston named the next Howrad County Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today named Louis Winston to be the next Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS). Winston served three decades in the Department, rising to the rank of […]
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#WordinBlack: Transportation issues and hot classrooms City School’s return to in-person learning
(Stock Photo) By Alexis Taylor, Special to the AFRO Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) did indeed return to “normal” this week, as the first day of classes ended in mid-day dismissals for hundreds of students due to a lack of air conditioning. Many students returned for in-person learning for the first time in 18 months since […]
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Baltimore native co-writes star studded romantic drama ‘Really Love’
Isaiah (Kofi Siriboe) and Stevie (Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing) meet cute at an art exhibition in room in romantic drama “Really Love.” (Courtesy photos) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO In the tradition of stories of young love such as Love Jones and Love and Basketball, Director and Co-writer Angel Kristi Williams and Writer Felicia Pride, […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Mayor’s Office to require all city employees to report vaccination status or consent to weekly COVID testing
Mayor Brandon Scott, left, is pictured getting his vaccine shot in March. Mayor Scott announced that effective Oct. 18, all city employees will have to report their vaccination status or submit to weekly COVID testing. (Photo by Mark Dennis) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In the best interests of its employees and in […]
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Local organizations unite to create memorable back-to-school experience for city students
(Photos by JJ McQueen) Divine Light, a local intensive outpatient drug treatment program in Baltimore, partnered with the Black Jeepers of the DMV (BJDMV) with hopes of creating an unforgettable back to school experience, post quarantine for 100 Baltimore City public school students. (Photos by JJ McQueen) “Post Freddie Gray, I wanted to continue to […]
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Power to Decide continues to prioritize reproductive health
(Courtesy of Unsplash) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Reproductive health has been a major issue among women in the Black and Brown community for some time, and now the topic is finally getting the attention it deserves. Power to Decide, an organization that strives to make known the dangers, myths and solutions of […]