The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners has appointed Robert Salley and Ashiah Parker to replace Ronald S. McFadden and Shantell L. Roberts, who resigned on Nov. 19.
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Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and cultural advocate, dies at 94
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and daughter of Cab Calloway, passed away at age 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, arts advocacy, and cultural preservation.
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The AFRO honors military men and women at annual Veterans Day luncheon
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor The AFRO honored members of the U.S. Air Force; U.S. Army; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Navy; U.S. Marine Corps and the Space Force inside of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland’s African American History and Culture on Nov. 14. The event served as a salute to Carroll A. […]
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Mayor Scott swears in members of Baltimore’s newly formed Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission
Mayor Brandon M. Scott has sworn in nine members of the newly formed Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission for Baltimore City, which will be tasked with determining the use of cannabis tax revenues and directing the expenditure of funding to community-based organizations for services and programs.
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A century of impact: Greater Baltimore Urban League celebrates 100 years of service
The Greater Baltimore Urban League celebrated its 100th anniversary with a gala event that recognized the contributions of individuals and organizations to advancing the social, economic and political equity of Baltimore’s Black community.
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Apostle Leah E. White celebrates 30 years of service at Greater Faith Baptist Church
Greater Faith Baptist Church celebrated the 30th pastoral anniversary and retirement of Apostle Leah E. White, who was recognized for her 30 years of service and her unselfish service to the community.
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Glenard Middleton, former president of Baltimore’s AFSCME Local #44, dies
Glenard Middleton, a longtime Baltimore union leader and civil rights advocate, has passed away while in hospice care, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for the working class and a loving family.
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Baltimore City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke dies at age 83
Mary Pat Clarke, former Baltimore City Council president and member, passed away on November 10, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy, compassion, and dedication to her community.
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Murphy Firm secures groundbreaking $750,000 settlement for transgender inmate with State of Maryland after brutal beating and discrimination by corrections staff
Amber Canter won a $750,000 settlement against the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services after being brutally beaten at the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Facility, in a case that established individuals with ‘gender dysphoria’ as a protected class under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Baltimore Together Summit to tackle community development and small business growth
The third annual Baltimore Together Summit, organized by the Baltimore Development Corporation, will be held at Baltimore Center Stage on Nov. 12 to discuss the city’s progress in fostering a stronger and more inclusive economy.
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Rev. James Willie Smith celebrates 101 years of faithful promises
Rev. James Willie Smith celebrated his 101st birthday on Nov. 6 with family and friends, reflecting on his remarkable life of faith and resilience, and continuing to preach the gospel.
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Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott speak at Morgan State on Election Day
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore urged students at Morgan State University to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing the importance of their vote in deciding the next President of the United States and other elections.
