By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor New Carrollton, Md., a Prince George’s County community, hosted its 40th National Night Out celebration recently with special guests from the top of Maryland’s state government. Gov. Wes Moore, first lady Dawn Moore and Attorney General Anthony Brown made surprise appearances at the mid-county community’s Beckett Field, enhancing a local tradition […]
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CLLCTIVLY honors five Baltimore residents as ‘changemakers’
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Baltimore-based CLLCTIVLY is set to honor five community leaders during its annual Changemaker Awards on Aug. 4. The ceremony is a part of the organization’s larger CLLCTIVGIVE campaign, a 24-hour fundraiser for local Black-led social change nonprofits. The Changemaker awardees include, Darlene Cain, president and founder of Mothers on the […]
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AFRO inside look: meet Jamye Wooten, founder of CLLCTIVLY, the Black philanthropy network
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Southwest Baltimore native Jamye Wooten is the creator of CLLCTIVLY, which brings together Black-led social change organizations in Greater Baltimore to spur collaboration and maximize impact. The organization maintains an online directory of existing organizations in the area to prevent the fragmentation and duplication of services. It also engages the […]
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Randallstown NAACP question monitoring of repeat and juvenile offenders
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore County residents are raising their voices about the state of public safety in Maryland. “Crime in the area hasn’t decreased because folks are consistently finding ways to get away with it and not being held accountable,” said Lamont Cook, 42. A 30-year Randallstown resident, Cook said one of […]
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K-Swift, crazy legs and snowballs: Baltimore Club Music Day makes debut at 46th annual AFRAM Festival
By Stephanie Harper Special to the AFRO Summer doesn’t officially start in Baltimore until the AFRAM Festival kicks off, bringing residents and visitors from the entire region to enjoy all things related to African-American culture. The 46th annual AFRAM festival is currently taking place, celebrating today’s hottest artists, Black culture and Black businesses. This year, the […]
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How to Support the AFRO This Holiday Season
Give the gift of local news Founded almost 130 years ago, the AFRO American Newspapers (AFRO) provides readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found and thanks to readers like you, We’re Still here! Our staff have worked hard over the past several months – our work speaks for itself: This past […]
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Prince George’s County Public Schools stays with mask mandate
In this May 21, 2021 file photo, a person holds a mask while walking outside in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will continue a safety-first strategy as officials prepare to welcome students back to school in the midst of a new phase […]
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Mayor Scott, HABC distribute computers and enroll residents in free Internet service
Yesterday afternoon, Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) and PCs for People at Gilmor Homes in West Baltimore to register residents for free internet services and provide computers at the HABC Resident Connect event. Free internet services are available to eligible applicants through the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program created […]
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Billie Holiday monument sculptor, James Earl Reid, 78, artist, advocate, fearless fighter
James Earl Reid, the sculptor of Baltimore’s celebrated Billie Holiday monument, died of congestive heart failure on July 18, at age 78. (Courtesy photo) By Jean Thompson Special to the AFRO James Earl Reid, the sculptor of Baltimore’s celebrated Billie Holiday monument, died of congestive heart failure on July 18, at age 78. Reid will […]
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Sewfabulous Sewing School creates next generation of designers
Margaret Garland is the owner of Sewfabulous Sewing School in Pikesville and has over 45 years of experience in the fashion industry. (Courtesy photo) By Tonaé Lee Special to the AFRO When it comes to fashion, upcycling, otherwise known as clothing reconstruction, has always been a niche of mine. Turning basic items into uniquely constructed, […]
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BCFD is accepting applications for EMT and Paramedic positions
Applications are now being accepted to join #BCFD as an EMT or Paramedic. Apply now if you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others. (link) https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baltimorecity?keywords=fire
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New Prince George’s County housing coalition launches
Ashanti Martinez, CASA Prince Georges County Policy Analyst For CASA speaks at a recent event to launch the PG County Housing Justice Coalition. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and advocates across Prince George’s County launched the Prince George’s County Housing Justice Coalition this week at CASA headquarters […]