By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO A financial aid program offering scholarships to high-achieving Baltimore City and D.C. public school graduates accepted into Johns Hopkins University (JHU) will […]
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Baltimore City/County Boil Water Advisory
**Baltimore City & Country Residents Boil Water Advisory** You should use bottled water or boil tap water. This is because a boil water advisory means your community’s water has, or […]
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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 […]
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Noisy Burger provides opportunity to City school students
Under their company Noisy Tenants, Nicholas Mitchel and Christopher Landrum volunteered with Mervo high school students to launch a pop-up restaurant, Noisy Burger, in R. House. Now, the duo have […]
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#SecuringtheBag: Amish farmers, arabbers provide infrastructure solutions to Baltimore food deserts
(Courtesy photo) PK Semler Special to the AFRO The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clagett Farm and iconic Baltimore arabbers sourcing fresh produce from Amish and Mennonite farms in Lancaster, Pennsylvania have […]
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CLLCTIVLY to host Baltimore Black Business Quest in preparation for its annual day of giving
Jamye Wooten, founder of CLLCTIVLY, started his organization to address the gaps in funding for Black-led social change organizations in the Greater Baltimore area. The Baltimore Black Business Quest reinforces […]
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Gwen Levi uses newfound freedom and voice to engender change
(l-r) Sharufa Walker, MiAngel Cody, Mayor Brandon Scott, Gwen Levi, Founder and Executive Director The Ladies Of Hope Ministries(THE LOHM) Topeka K. Sam, Deputy Mayor for Equity, Health and Human […]
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First-of-its-kind study reveals inequities for the Black community in the wine industry
Monique Bell and Angela McCrae worked together to create the Sip Consciously directory to bring greater visibility to Black wine professionals who have historically been excluded from the $70 billion […]
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#WordinBlack: Public school parents highlight opportunities for permanent change post pandemic
Group diverse students in school building checked and scanned for temperature check. Elementary pupils are wearing a face mask and line up before entering into classroom. (Courtesy photo) By Alexis […]
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Dr. Ruth J. K. Pratt’s latest landmark: 100 years young
Dr. Ruth J.K. Pratt is celebrating her 100th birthday. (Courtesy photo) By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO Dr. Ruth J. K. Pratt is a force of nature. Throughout […]
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I swear America will be America to me
Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. Kaye Whitehead Special to the AFRO “America,” Langston Hughes once wrote, “never was America to me. And yet I swear this oath—America […]
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East Baltimore affordable housing redevelopment starts with Johnston Square
The affordable housing units, named “Greenmount & Chase,” signified the beginning of a $160 million transformation of Johnston Square. Vacant houses and a vacant lot occupied the space where the […]