By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Mayor Brandon M. Scott, in partnership with the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) and Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC), hosted the 49th annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards on Dec. 13. The ceremony celebrated 14 firms with an active presence in Baltimore, exemplary leadership and a commitment to improving Baltimoreans’ quality of life. […]
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Black Girls Vote Sixth Annual Ball: Dazzling in purpose
By Reuben Greene Special to the AFRO On Nov. 17, a radiant spirit of strength and elegance illuminated Martin’s West in Baltimore as the Black Girls Vote Sixth Annual Ball unfolded in grandeur. The event, a celebration of civic engagement and empowerment, stood out not only for its glamorous atmosphere but also for the meaningful […]
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Storm drenches Florida and South Carolina while heading up East Coast
The Associated Press GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Dec. 17, forcing water rescues from flooded streets and the cancellation of some holiday celebrations. Authorities rescued dozens of motorists stranded by floodwaters in South Carolina’s waterfront community of Georgetown, according […]
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Baltimore activist Doc Cheatham calls on Black men to take action against youth crime
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com As youth crime rates rise, Baltimore leaders are bringing the stakeholders together to try and find a community-level solution. Homicides are at 251 in Baltimore City as of Dec. 15, which means the city is on track to break its 300 annual homicide record after nine years, but auto thefts […]
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Governor Moore announces ‘UPLIFT’ to accelerate homeownership in historically redlined communities
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Maryland residents living in historically redlined communities may now get a new chance at homeownership, thanks to a new program announced by Gov. Wes Moore on Dec. 4. Managed by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation (UPLIFT) will tackle appraisal […]
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What Does It Mean to Have Hypertension During Pregnancy
Sponsored content by GBMC HealthCare Pregnancy causes natural changes in the body. And for child-bearing people who don’t know what to expect when expecting, it can be difficult to determine what is a normal change and what needs closer medical attention. Hypertension is fairly common during pregnancy—1 in every 12 to 17 pregnancies to be […]
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Teen and parents indicted after shootout outside Baltimore high school that left 3 wounded
By The Associated Press A grand jury has indicted a Baltimore teen and his parents on allegations they brought a gun to a high school campus in October and beat up a student shortly before classes were to start, prompting a shootout that left three young people wounded, city prosecutors said on Dec. 5. The […]
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District judge denies motion to dismiss Baltimore’s lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com As Baltimore grapples with a 227 percent spike in auto thefts, Mayor Brandon M. Scott shared updates on the city’s ongoing lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) and Kia America (Kia) on Nov. 20. Central California District Judge James V. Selna sided with the city and denied the […]
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Morgan State University to host series of ‘Home for the Holidays’ events during ‘Favorite Things’ weekend
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Morgan State University (MSU) has announced a series of events, set to take place this weekend as part of the institution’s “Home for the Holidays” programming. The events will take place Dec. 8 through Dec. 10, during MSU’s “Favorite Things” weekend. MSU’s 39th Annual Gala will take place […]
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More than 50 Baltimore organizations and small businesses call on Congress to demand an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO Baltimore, MD – On Dec. 7, more than 50 organizations and businesses representing more than 200,000 people in the Baltimore area sent a letter urging Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), and Rep. John Sarbanes (MD-03) to join a growing list […]
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#Faithworks: Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson set to become new pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Dec. 3, Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson will make history when she officially starts as the first woman to ever serve as pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church. This new opportunity comes following her founding of Nu Season Nu Day Church and Ministries, where she served as […]
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#Faithworks: AFRO inside look: Bishop C. Guy Robinson speaks on new role at Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Listed in zip code 21223 of West Baltimore, the Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries (TOTLC) is a forward-thinking ministry, pastored by Bishop C. Guy Robinson, a mental health theologian. Successfully providing faith in the community for over 80 years, TOTLC is continuing the work of its […]
