About half of middle school students are able to get vaccinated, while the other half is still too young. (Photo by Kojo Kwarteng on Unsplash) by Maya Pottiger and Word in Black In a surprising announcement last week, the CDC released new mask guidelines for schools that allow vaccinated students to opt out of wearing masks. Masks […]
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Set The Captives Free Outreach Center: Stepping up during the shutdown
Cars line up for drive-by at Set The Captives Free Outreach Center. (Courtesy Photo) By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO After navigating a year of separation imposed by the COVID-19 shutdown, Set The Captives Free Outreach Center (STCF) began welcoming congregants back on Palm Sunday (2021), following Governor Hogan’s decreased capacity limits announced […]
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BPD officer kills stepson, charged with murder
Baltimore Police Officer Eric Banks Jr. was charged with first and second degree murder and child abuse in the death of his stepson. (By Eva Carre via Shutterstock) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Baltimore Police Officer Eric Banks Jr. has been charged with first and second degree murder, along with child abuse, in […]
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Senators push for federal legalization of marijuana
Top senate democrats discuss proposed legislation for making cannabis legal. (Courtesy photo) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Cory Booker held a press conference July 14 to propose a bill that legalizes cannabis at the federal level. Booker’s passionate opening of the press conference […]
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Mayor Bowser reintroduces D.C. summer programs
Mayor Muriel Bowser at the Edgewood Recreation Center on June 28 to kick off summer programs to help young residents. (Courtesy Photo) “All young D.C. residents should have access to these opportunities.” By Lindday Calvin HU News Service District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser joined community members at the Edgewood Recreation Center on Monday to […]
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Poor People’s Campaign launches major summer initiative
The Poor People’s Campaign, led by Rev. William J. Barber II, rallied on July 12 to discuss the major work they’ll be doing this summer to address voting rights and raising the federal minimum wage. (Courtesy Photo) “This is no ordinary moment.” By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO We’re halfway through the summer, but […]
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Poll Time: The results are in!
Cha’Carri Richardson, poll Track star Sha’Carri Richardson has been making headlines since her blowout win in the women’s 100 meter dash at the June 19 Olympic trials, securing her Team USA spot for Tokyo. That victory was short-lived after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, announced that the 21-year old tested positive for marijuana, less than a […]
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D.C.’s essential workers demand ‘hero pay’
The Heroes Pay Act of 2021 is set to be a one time payment to thousands of essential workers that risked their lives and their health during the pandemic. This includes transportation drivers, grocery store employees, doctors and more. (Courtesy photo) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO The Metro Washington Labor Council, along with […]
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After 17 years, a small and Black-owned electronic repair shop continues to prosper
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com Because large electronic companies, like Best Buy’s Geek Squad, often provide their own repair services, it’s no small feat for a Baltimore Black-owned, small business to stay in the game for 17 years. In 2004, brothers Edward and Daniel Brunson decided to go […]
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2021 Census Report: Women Board of Directors in Maryland
By Executive Alliance Executive Alliance has been measuring and reporting on the representation of women on the boards of public companies headquartered in Maryland for the past fourteen years. It is a critical part of our mission to expand women’s impact and influence in the board room, the community, and in the leadership of businesses, […]
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FedEx open applications for E-Commerce Learning Lab to support people of color and women-owned small businesses
(l-r) Rose Flenorl and Luz Urrutia. (Courtesy Photos) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Applications opened, July 12, for FedEx’s E-Commerce Learning Lab, a program designed to assist diverse small business owners in developing or expanding their e-commerce operations. The applications will close July 19. The program was developed […]
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Anthony McCarthy is on the air
From L to R: State Senator Antonio Hayes and State Senator Cory McCray. (Photo by Linda Tucker) The city turned out to celebrate the return of the Rev. Anthony McCarthy to the airwaves of Morgan State University’s WEAA 88.9FM, along with Carla Willis, to co host “Two Way Talk,” Monday through Friday, 5-7 p.m. McCarthy […]