Portrait of Shafqat Khan. (Photo courtesy: Brian Cheng) By Barrington M. Salmon, Contributing Writer @bsalmondc Sabila Khan is one of more than 209,000 American families who have lost a loved one to COVID-19 since the global pandemic slammed the United States in March of this year. On Sunday, October 4 at noon, she and others […]
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Learning From a Distance at Coppin
Coppin State University student Tyrek Goy attends an online class at his home in Frederick, Maryland September 30. (Courtesy Photo) By Jared Grizzle Special to the AFRO Sitting at home, worlds away from peers and instructors is not the way most students hoped they would be starting the fall semester. For 22-year-old Coppin State University […]
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Taking Back Our Health and Wealth with the AKAs
(Courtesy photo) By AFRO Staff The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us to not only focus on the physical aspect of our health but also our mental, emotional, and financial well-being. On Oct. 3, the Baltimore County Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority held their second annual Health & Wellness Summit. However, this […]
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Op-Ed: Project Community Connect Supports Those Struggling to Afford Basic Needs
By Rosie Allen-Herring The impact of COVID-19 has deepened the economic hardship for residents in the DMV area. Prior to the pandemic, many residents were living paycheck to paycheck, but were not eligible for assistance because their household income did not fall below Federal Poverty Guidelines. In fact, our recent ALICE (Asset, Limited, Income Constrained, […]
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Cool Kids Vinyl Brings Nostalgic Vibes to H Street
Matt Talley opened Cool Kids Vinyl in collaboration and on top of Maketto on H Street Northeast. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Although the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down and limited services at many Washington D.C. establishments, Matthew Talley and his new venue Cool Kids Vinyl persevered. The venue is not […]
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Black and Missing Foundation Founder Warns Pandemic Could Further Expose the Vulnerable
Technology continues to evolve, and young people spend an increased amount of time online, so extreme precaution must take place. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Within days of each other, separate investigations by the United States Marshals Service in Ohio and Georgia led to the rescue of […]
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Against the Odds, Students are Still Landing Internships During COVID-19
Kayla Ambrose, a teacher’s aid for Montebello Elementary and Middle School, in her virtual internship on Sept. 28. (Photo by Jamira Newby) By Jamira Newby Special to the AFRO COVID-19 is not stopping college students from landing internships. The searches have not been easy, but apparently, they have not been impossible. “Many internships were affected […]
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Governor Hogan, Attorney General Frosh Announce $11.7 Million to Provide Legal Services to Residents Facing Eviction and Homelessness
Governor Hogan, Attorney General Frosh Announce $11.7 Million to Provide Legal Services to Residents Facing Eviction and Homelessness ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $11.7 million in general funds will be directed to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation to provide legal services to families facing eviction and […]
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A Request for Grace and Understanding: The Challenges of Virtual Learning for First Generation College Students
As first-generation college students, we are a source of pride. We carry the history of familial and community expectations, and a sense of hope for academic success. COVID has added weight to the load we carry in the form of technology and resource deficits, which are further pronounced by the demands of virtual learning. We […]
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Student Entrepreneur Determined to Defy COVID-19
By Autumn Jackson Special to the AFRO Many entrepreneurs are struggling with the growth and profit of their businesses during COVID-19, due to social distancing, and city and state restrictions in place. One of those entrepreneurs is Jasmine Slide, a Coppin State University junior, studying criminal justice. She chose this career path based on her […]
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JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Billion to Advance Racial Equity
JPMorgan will also provide $2 billion in philanthropic capital over the next five years to drive an inclusive economic recovery and support Black, Latinx and other underserved communities. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) New commitments and public policy efforts will address key drivers of the racial wealth divide, reduce systemic racism against Black and Latinx people, […]
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Staying Positive and Busy is One Student’s Solution to the Pandemic
Jillian Brewer poses for a photo shoot for fans March 19 in Baltimore. (Photo by Milton Lawrence) By Ryan Hogan Special to the Afro Many Morgan State University students are unhappy because this semester’s classes are being held only due to the pandemic; but Jillian Brewer, 23, of Pikesville feels differently. Also known as @ForeverJill […]