By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Conducting a virtual meeting for the first time in its 45-year history, the District of Columbia Council unanimously passed its second COVID-19 relief bill that will offer rent freezes, mortgage deferrals, further extensions for unemployment insurance and even assistance to incarcerated citizens and high school seniors. “We are […]
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Op-ed: The Coronavirus: Your Spirit Is Stronger By Far
By Michael A. Grant, J.D. A storm is passing over Planet Earth. It has picked up momentum. It is wreaking havoc on human beings of every stripe. It is not bounded by geography, nationality, economic status or age group. All are threatened. But we must keep in mind: The storm is indeed passing over. It […]
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Give Quarantine Hair Some TLC
By Jessica S. Geiger Special to AFRO Stuck between wanting a snack and looking like a snack and your hair is included. To have good hair and a healthy scalp it is very important to have a healthy diet. The food that you consume should have all the vital nutrients that are important for the […]
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Black Biz Owners Already Getting Stimulus Checks
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — In March 2020, the U.S. government announced that trillions of dollars would be made available to organizations, small businesses, and individuals in an effort to stimulate the economy. As of Monday, April 6, many small businesses are already starting to see the reality of that initiative. Randy Hughes, founder and CEO of […]
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Leaders Respond to `Coughing Cop’
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com A video of a Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officer allegedly coughing intentionally near city residents has sparked strong reactions from leaders. The video shows the officer, who has not yet been identified, coughing as he walks by residents of a public housing community. Baltimore City Council President Brandon […]
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Black Folks Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com This reporter is an avid runner, and while I’m working to abide by all the social distancing rules of these unprecedented times, I cannot resist the beauty of spring, the embrace of these warmer temperatures on my melanated skin and the cool breeze that offers comfort as I […]
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New Video Story About Impact of Covid-19 in Florida
First responders and medical care workers aren’t the only ones in crisis mode due to the coronavirus pandemic. Funeral homes are also having to take special precautions to help families say their final goodbyes. NewsVision reporter Tia Humphries covers the story from Orlando, Florida.
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St. Francis Center Works Together While Apart
By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO Don’t be misled by the shuttered building at the corner of Linden Avenue and Whitelock Street. In spite of major setbacks to the organization’s construction plans, St. Francis Neighborhood Center (SFNC) continues to forge ahead and serve the needs of the families and children of Baltimore’s Reservoir Hill […]
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Commentary: Gentrification Thrives Despite COVID-19
By Nneka Nnamdi Not even a global pandemic can stop the gentrification train from steamrolling Baltimore. Recently, Gov Hogan issued a stay at home order for all of Maryland to prevent a spike of COVID19 cases that could overwhelm Maryland’s healthcare systems and result in many deaths. Curiously, construction, demolition and landscaping were classified as […]
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City Leaders Grapple with COVID-19
By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO As the number of COVID-19 cases in Baltimore continues to climb, city officials are slashing services and being forced to make quick adjustments to combat its spread. As of April 7, the city reported 459 known cases, with nine deaths. Statewide Maryland’s case count climbed to 4,371 cases, […]
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Numbers Rise, Peak Projected in Late June
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com It’s been a month since the first person tested positive for COVID-19 in Washington, D.C., on March 7, and as of April 7, there have been 1,211 confirmed cases, 318 recoveries and 22 deaths. “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is suffering from COVID-19, recovering from […]
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Wisconsin Voters Wait For Hours, Others Stay Home Amid Virus
By SCOTT BAUER and STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Despite federal health recommendations, thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in long lines outside overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday so they could participate in a presidential primary election that tested the limits of electoral politics in the midst of a pandemic. Thousands more […]