Black men in Baltimore shared the best advice they have received from their fathers and mentors, emphasizing the importance of having a father figure in their lives and the lessons they have learned from them.
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Baltimore City School Board renews CEO Santelises’ contract for one year
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com Sonja Santelises will lead Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) for another year. The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners voted 8-1 to extend the CEO’s contract on June 12, weeks before it was set to expire on June 30. Vice Chair Shantell L. Roberts opposed the extension. […]
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Transforming Baltimore: How smart legislation is making our streets safer
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that reducing the hours of alcohol sales in East Baltimore resulted in a 23% annual decrease in all violent crime, and a 51% drop in homicides, leading to the passage of similar legislation in Maryland’s 45th Legislative District.
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Kennedy Krieger names Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D, to lead department for family and community interventions
Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D., has been appointed as vice president of the Department for Family and Community Interventions at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she will lead the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress and the Therapeutic Foster Care program.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
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A night to remember: Associated Black Charities celebrates community and collaboration at 2024 gala
The 2024 Associated Black Charities Annual Gala celebrated organizations dedicated to serving the Black community, recognizing their vital role in advancing racial equity and fostering sustainable change.
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Port of Baltimore main shipping channel reopens
The Port of Baltimore’s main channel has been fully reopened after two months of clean-up efforts, allowing commercial maritime traffic to resume and increasing the flow of commerce through the city.
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The road ahead: An AFRO inside look at BOPA’s new CEO, Rachel D. Graham
Rachel D. Graham has been appointed as the new CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, and is focused on rebuilding trust with the city, promoting arts and culture, and ensuring that the organization is a trusted advocate for the Baltimore arts community.
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Celebrating diversity and unity: Guide to Baltimore Pride 2024
Baltimore Pride Week 2024 will be celebrated from June 10-16, featuring a variety of events including a parade, drag brunches, and after parties, as well as a street festival, a bus service for elder community members, and a closing party.
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Commentary: The urgent need for driver’s education in public schools
Sen. Cory McCray has sponsored Senate Bill 1081 to establish a Driver Education in Public Schools Grant Program, which will provide $2 million in perpetual grants to assist public schools in offering driver education courses, with the goal of equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
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Marilyn Mosby avoids prison, sentenced to one year home detention for mortgage fraud, perjury convictions
Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to three years of supervised release and 12 months of home detention for mortgage fraud and perjury, and was also ordered to complete 100 hours of community service.
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Marilyn Mosby pursues presidential pardon amidst national support
Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is pushing for a presidential pardon ahead of her sentencing for mortgage fraud and perjury convictions on May 23, with supporters rallying behind her and requesting a pardon from President Biden.
