Groundwork Kitchen’s 14,000 square-foot building features two levels. The full-service restaurant sits on top while the lower level serves as the space for the culinary program to take place. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Nonprofit Paul’s Place has served the Southwest Baltimore community for over 30 […]
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STEMcx seeks to expose underserved communities in the Baltimore area to STEM opportunities
One of STEMcx’s programs this summer focused on teaching youth about coding. The camp utilized the Scratch programming language. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com The Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industry is ever growing, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting that the jobs […]
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#WordInBlack: Biden administration provides ‘roadmap’ and resources for reopening
The Return to School Roadmap (RTSR) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, under the umbrella of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP), that allocates over $130 billion to K-12 to support re-opening efforts. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Although many expected COVID (or the likelihood of contracting the virus) to […]
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BMore Than Dance founder featured in Issa Rae-produced Netflix doc
Erigh Laboo, aka “Neek,” founder of B More Than Dance, who appears in Issa Rae-producer Netflix doc “Dark City Beneath The Beat”. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Errigh LaBoo, commonly known as Neek, was a 14-year old music geek and “club head” when he met legendary Baltimore deejay K-Swift. “Meeting her,” he stated, […]
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Howard County unveils plan to fund body-worn camera program beginning in October
Howard County Executive files legislation to release County funding from contingency, will use American Rescue Plan funding to support program immediately pending approval of budget amendment ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced plans to file a budget amendment releasing County funding from contingency in the FY2022 operating budget for Howard County’s […]
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Freshman, Hawk, & Pilot
_________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Tahja Cropper The COVID-19 pandemic was no match for the perseverance of Izaiah Brown, who as a freshman at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore earned his professional pilot’s license last month. His interest in flight was influenced by his mother, who used to take him to a playground near […]
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Morgan State doctoral student is Baltimore County Public Schools’ ‘Teacher of the Year’
Brianna Ross (Photo courtesy Morgan State University) _________________ Sponsored Content __________________ Recently, a surprise visit to Deer Park Middle Magnet School in Randallstown, Maryland, from Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and other county leaders would reveal the type of career-affirming recognition many long to receive. In the case of history […]
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How access and mentorship can open doors in the Black community
Jonet Johnson visits Virginia Senator Yvonne Miller’s office as a student participating in the Project Discovery program. (Courtesy Photo) _________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Jonet Johnson I still remember standing at the bus stop at 5:15 a.m., waiting for the empty school bus to pull up in my neighborhood. My mother was always nearby, waiting […]
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Morgan State University welcomes largest freshman class
Prospective students take a tour of Morgan State University, which continues to expand and attract students and professors of all backgrounds and ethnicities. (Courtesy of Morgan State University) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO For well over a century Morgan State University (MSU) has served as a beacon of hope to ancestors discontent with […]
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Baltimore City Public Schools
_________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Andre Riley, APR Director of Communications The 2021-22 school year is an exciting frontier for the students, families, and staff of Baltimore City Public Schools. For the first time in more than a year, the majority of our nearly 77,000 students will build their futures by learning in our classrooms. […]
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5 minutes with Aarin Carver, the first Miss HBCU Teen from Baltimore
Aarin Carver, is a Freshman at Alabama State University, majoring in Business and Dance. After college, she plans to move back to Baltimore to help run and expand her family’s business, Studio “A” Modeling Etiquette & Dance Academy. (Courtesy photo) By Taylor Peck Special to the AFRO AFRO: How did you get into pageantry? Aarin […]
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Free breakfast and lunch meals to be offered to all BCPS students for the 2021-2022 school year
Meal service plans for students in Virtual Learning Program to be announced soon Towson, MD – The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Food and Nutrition Services will offer all students attending BCPS schools free breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 2021-2022 school year, beginning on Monday, Aug. 30, the first day of school. Breakfast […]