In this Aug. 3, 2008 file photo, Dennis Thomas performs with the band “Kool and the Gang” in concert in Bethlehem, Pa. Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang, has died. Thomas died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 in New Jersey, where he […]
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Pause on student loan payments extended through January
The Biden administration on issued what it says will be the final extension to a student loan moratorium. (Courtesy graphic) By Collin Binkley AP Education Writer The Biden administration on Aug. 6 issued what it says will be the final extension to a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off […]
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White House initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announces 2021 HBCU Scholars
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) today announced its eighth cohort of HBCU Scholars. This program recognizes 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and much more. Currently enrolled at 54 of our nation’s HBCUs, the scholars were selected from an applicant pool […]
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Black Baptist group renews historic calls for civil rights
By Peter Smith The Associated Press The Progressive National Baptist Convention this week marked the 60th anniversary of its forging in the heat of the civil rights movement, citing its founders as inspiring new calls for racial justice, against voter suppression and in favor of critical race theory. The historically Black denomination held a virtual […]
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Maryland Comptroller calls for shoppers to buy local during tax-free week
Because the pandemic decimated small businesses across the country, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot hopes this year’s tax-free week will boost recovery for surviving businesses. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Maryland’s annual tax-free week is upon us, and this year it’s more important now than ever […]
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Prince George’s County Public Schools stays with mask mandate
In this May 21, 2021 file photo, a person holds a mask while walking outside in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will continue a safety-first strategy as officials prepare to welcome students back to school in the midst of a new phase […]
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Prince Georges County Public Schools hold Summer School Graduation
Prince Georges County Public Schools hold Summer School Graduation August 4 for 875 traditional and alternative high school students who completed requirements for graduation over the summer. PGCPS’ mask mandate was in place over the summer and will continue when students return to in-person learning this Fall. (Courtesy photo).
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New legislation aims to revitalize America’s downtowns
Former Washington, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams is CEO and executive director of the Federal City Council and member of the Revitalize Our Cities Coalition. (Courtesy photo) By Hazel Trice Edney TriceEdneyWire.com Cities across the nation – already experiencing major transformations in restaurant seating policies and crowd limitations – may see even more changes in the […]
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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 services and provide computers at the HABC Resident Connect event. Free internet services are available to eligible applicants through the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program created […]
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Harford Community College to open new training center in Edgewood
(Composite from courtesy photos) Harford Community College will hold an Open House for its new facility, “Harford’s Leading Edge Training Center Powered by the Ratcliffe Foundation” (LETC), on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. Open to the public, the Open House will be held at the Edgewood Boys & Girls Club, 2002 […]
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Local agreement strengthens minority student participation in STEM
(Courtesy photo) A world class provider of IT and data management services and the nation’s first, private HBCU have strengthened a strategic partnership. CompTech Computer Technologies and Wilberforce University (Greene County, Ohio) will now collaborate to increase the presence of underserved youth participation in STEM. In a recently signed document, the university, and the company […]
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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 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 […]