By AFRO Staff Afro Charities celebrated six decades of success on Nov. 30 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The organization was founded on Nov. 15, 1963 and serves as the non-profit sister company to the AFRO American Newspapers. The organization cares for the AFRO Archives and curates educational materials and cultural experiences based on […]
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Posted inBUSINESS
JPMorgan Chase invests $5.3M to support students in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business reporter, msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase announced a $5.3 million investment to expand career opportunities for high school students in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia on Nov. 30. The funds will be used to support TalentReady, an initiative of the Greater Washington Partnership (GWP) and Education Strategy Group (ESG) that prepares young […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City, County leaders hold joint town hall on public safety
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In a room full of Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents, community leaders and public officials, many shared what concerns them the most about the state of public safety in Baltimore, and demanded answers. The joint public safety town hall was held in Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries […]
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AP Exclusive: America’s Black attorneys general discuss race, politics and the justice system
By Matt Brown, The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The American legal system is facing a crisis of trust in communities around the country, with people of all races and across the political spectrum. For many, recent protests against police brutality called attention to longstanding discrepancies in the administration of justice. For others, criticism of […]
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Morton Street Dance Center celebrates its growth, dance inclusivity
By Special to the AFRO Donna Jacobs, the visionary director behind the Morton Street Dance Center, recently shared insights into the institution’s rich history and its upcoming production of “The Nutcracker” in an exclusive interview with The AFRO. Founded in 1992, Morton Street Dance Center has evolved under Jacobs’ guidance for nearly 32 years. Jacobs […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Legislative Black Caucus hosts 28th Annual Legislative Weekend
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO On Friday, Nov. 17, the 66-member Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, led by its Chairperson Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Md.-20) held six virtual workshops during the 28th Anniversary Legislative Weekend. Multiple topics at the forefront of Black Marylanders were discussed, such as health in the Black community, higher education opportunities […]
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AFRO inside look: Maintaining good mental health during the school year
#education By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer,DLawrence@afro.com As the school year nears the halfway mark for students around the nation, Black and Latino students are still struggling with mental health more than other racial groups in the U.S. Although the COVID-19 pandemic worsened social and economic conditions that negatively impact marginalized populations, stakeholders around Baltimore […]
Posted inOpinion
Healthier together: Remembering to have fun when managing your diabetes
By Lamart R. Smith When people ask for my golden rules of managing diabetes, they aren’t surprised by the first items on my list—listen to your physician, exercise regularly, watch what you eat and pay attention to food labeling. But when I get to my final item, have fun, I typically get a quizzical look. […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City Council holds hearings on facial recognition technology
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Councilman Kristerfer Burnett (D-District 8) is lead sponsor of two bills aimed at regulating facial recognition technology (FRT), currently being used in the city for surveillance. After six years of fighting to pass legislation on this matter, Burnett may soon succeed. “There are two bills that the […]
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Biden-Harris administration announces commitments to train and hire Baltimoreans for federal infrastructure projects
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On Nov. 13, White House infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visited Carver Vocational-Technical High School to announce employment and workforce training opportunities coming to Baltimore through President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda. They were joined by Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore […]
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Hometown hero Pinky Cole brings Slutty Vegan to Baltimore
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Baltimore native Pinky Cole, the restaurateur behind Slutty Vegan, returned home in October to give the keynote address at Executive Alliance’s Women of Excellence event. Before heading to the event, Cole announced that she would be joining the Baltimore Peninsula development team, led by MAG Partners and MacFarlane […]
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Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle says ‘thank you’ with inaugural Asante Celebration
By Ericka Alston Buck In the heart of Baltimore, a grassroots think tank organization known as Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) has been making waves, championing the rights of the Black community. Founded by a group of college friends, LBS has evolved from a small collective to a powerful force pushing for legislative changes […]
