By Laura Ungar KHN and the Associated Press As a veteran public health worker, Chantee Mack knew the coronavirus could kill. She already faced health challenges and didn’t want to take any chances during the pandemic. So she asked — twice — for permission to work from home. She was deemed essential and told no. […]
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Hotel Revival Hires First Director of Culture & Impact
By AFRO Staff The award-winning Hotel Revival, a Joie de Vivre hotel located in the heart of Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, recently welcomed Jason Bass as its first director of culture and impact. Bass joins the team in this full-time capacity after having served in a consultant role helping produce events and social impact […]
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PGCEA President Says Teachers, Staff Want Schools To Open Safely
By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) announced the school year will utilize virtual learning this August, and, while they miss in-person lessons, teachers and staff have said they want to return to their buildings to interact with their students in a face to face learning environment only if […]
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Announcing New SYNChronicity 2020 Pre-Conference Session & Special Session
By AFRO Staff Join us for a special 90-minute SYNChronicity 2020 virtual session, “SYNCing the ‘End the HIV Epidemic’ (EHE) and Social Justice: COVID-19, HIV, and the African-American/Black Community,” on July 29, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Session will feature presentations and a dynamic panel discussion. The COVID-19 global pandemic has highlighted the […]
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Morgan State Resumes Schooling With Precautions
By Reginald Allen II and Alana Bynes-Richardson President David Wilson and administrative faculty hosted a Morgan State University virtual town hall meeting in preparation of the upcoming fall semester on July 17. Wilson said, “We have the science to guide us, not the politics.” His statement set the tone for the rest of the town […]
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MSU Distancing, No Sports: ‘We Gon’ Be Alright’
By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO President David Wilson and members of his leadership team addressed safety protocols regarding COVID-19 to Morgan State University students in a virtual town hall meeting. Lesia Crumpton-Young, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs, addressed classroom conduct and how classes will be regulated. There will be a […]
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Baltimore County to Support Local Businesses with Grants to Chambers of Commerce
Baltimore County to Support Local Businesses with Grants to Chambers of Commerce $20,000 Grants will Fund COVID-related Programming and Marketing Efforts TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced a $600,000 grant program designed to assist chambers of commerce and business associations in their missions to support businesses in their communities. The grant […]
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1st Black Food, Wine and Travel Magazine Strengthens Its Focus
CUISINE NOIR, THE COUNTRY’S FIRST BLACK FOOD, WINE AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE, STRENGTHENS ITS FOCUS ON TELLING STORIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE AFRICAN DIASPORA The culinary publication continues to curate content from around the globe that inspires, uplifts and preserves the history and culture of Black chefs, winemakers, tastemakers and more. Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) — The country’s […]
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Kennedy Krieger Launches Pediatric Post COVID-19 Rehab Clinic
By AFRO Staff The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions of people worldwide—from infants to seniors. Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 are more likely to have long-term physical, cognitive and emotional effects that linger after recovery. Recognizing the need for rehabilitative care for pediatric survivors of COVID-19, Kennedy Krieger Institute, internationally known for providing a […]
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Stability and Comfort to Local Communities Disillusioned by the Pandemic
Nonprofit Brings Stability and Comfort to Local Communities Disillusioned by the Pandemic Baltimore, Maryland – July 14, 2020 − The past few months have been extremely taxing for the nation! In fact, it is safe to say that nearly every individual, family and business has been affected in some way. Yet, for many who live […]
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6-Year Old Girl Donates 5,000 Books
6-YEAR OLD GIRL DONATES 5,000+ BOOKS TO KIDS DURING PANDEMIC New York, NY (BlackNews.com) — Six-year-old Kelly Boston-Hill wanted to help other kids and do something a little different for her birthday. So, she hosted a “Contactless – Social Distancing” Book Drive to benefit a non-profit organization called The Book Fairies. Her efforts have been […]
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HeroZona Foundation Establishes Nation’s Largest COVID-19 Testing Site
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Like most of Arizona, Phoenix has suffered a tremendous spike in COVID-19 cases, and coronavirus testing has been limited. In response to the rapidly expanding numbers of the virus in Arizona and the need for additional testing, Alan “A.P.” the HeroZona Foundation has partnered with the […]