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 a permanent stall in the food hall. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Nicholas Mitchel and Christopher […]
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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 for years been solving the number one cause of Baltimore’s food desert and insecurity: Infrastructure. In fact, American small and midsize family farmers receive less […]
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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 this mission by drawing greater support for Black businesses, organizations and landmarks in the city. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for […]
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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 Services Faith Leach and Levi’s attorney Sapna Mirchandani. (Photo by James Fields) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Gwendolyn Levi, a Baltimore woman who […]
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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 wine industry. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Monique Bell, marketing professor at Fresno State, never had […]
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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 Taylor Special to the AFRO Public schools are weeks away from in-person reopenings. Though the delta variant of coronavirus continues to spread, vaccination is not […]
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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 her life, she has worked towards making her mark by achieving lofty goals and remarkable accomplishments. Now, she’s greeting the arrival of her 100th birthday, […]
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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 will be!” What will it take, I often wonder, for America, the land of the oppressed, home of racist cowards, to be America to me? […]
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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 new building now sits. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Local political leaders joined ReBUILD Metro, Ingerman and the Johnston Square Partners […]
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Delta variant causes surge in Baltimore COVID cases
Just as the states across the country started to relax mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions, the Delta variant, a highly contagious strain of the coronavirus, began to spread like wildfire causing an alarming increase in new coronavirus cases. (Photo courtesy of unsplash) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO #AFROCoversCOVID The new strain of […]
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Pompeian adopts trash wheels in collaboration with Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore
Mr. Trash Wheels and Professor Trash Wheels are famous names in the Baltimore community, and the autonomous trash interceptors help to keep the Inner Harbor free of trash and debris. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com Of all of the Baltimore City household names, Mr. Trash Wheels […]
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Cauthen appointed interim executive director of the Baltimore School of the Arts
Rosiland Cauthen, head of the Theater Department since 2016, was appointed after an extensive nationwide search. (Courtesy photo by Mary Gardella) The Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Rosiland Cauthen as its Interim Executive Director. Ms. Cauthen will succeed Dr. Chris Ford who retired in June 2021, […]
