The Brooklyn native and daughter of sharecroppers, New York Attorney General Letitia James is the first Black and first woman to hold that position. AG James is determined to hold President Trump accountable for his actions regardless of his riches or popularity status. (Courtesy of Twitter/@NewYorkStateAG) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Perhaps, Trump […]
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Food bank to provide for holidays and beyond
Many families are facing food insecurity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the Maryland Food Bank is fighting to end hunger this holiday season by setting up drive-by food distribution sites. (Courtesy photo) By Ryan Hogan Special to the AFRO The Maryland Food Bank continues to work toward ending hunger this holiday season as […]
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D.C. tightens Phase II restrictions
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the nation’s capital, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is tightening restrictions, reducing capacities, recommending limiting activities and encouraging people to get tested if going against the stay-at-home orders. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Coronavirus cases are increasing daily in the nation’s capital- with more than […]
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Baltimore Mayor-elect announces transition team
By AFRO Staff Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott is getting the ball rolling with the announcement of his transitioning team. In a statement, the mayor-elect released the names of individuals that will serve on 10 distinct committees that will act as advisors for his first term in office. The AFRO’s very own Board Member Laura Phillips Byrd […]
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Morgan State University Graduate and Contract Specialist in the Spotlight
Jillita Bulluck From Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington Jillita Bulluck is a Contracting Officer at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington Core and lives in Prince George County, Md. with her husband of eight years, Kelvin. Jillita and Kelvin care for their nephew, who is nine-years-old, and they enjoy doing everything in the […]
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Pope installs first African American cardinal
American new Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory leaves after he was appointed by Pope Francis, during a consistory ceremony where 13 bishops were elevated to a cardinal’s rank in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (Fabio Frustaci/POOL via AP) By AFRO Staff Pope Francis elevated 13 new cardinals to the preeminent circle […]
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NABJ co-founder, mayoral trailblazer join the ancestors
In this Monday, Jan. 2, 1990, file photo, David Dinkins delivers his first speech as mayor of New York, in New York. Dinkins, New York City’s first African-American mayor, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. He was 93. (AP Photo/Frankie Ziths, File) By Wayne Dawkins Within days, two trailblazers joined the ancestors this week, National Association […]
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Philanthropy Tank Baltimore: Eight student projects receive $90K at finals
It was announced that several student projects received $90K in funding at Philanthropy Tank Baltimore’s first ever finals event on Nov. 19. (Courtesy photo) By AFRO Staff Philanthropy Tank Baltimore, an initiative that empowers Baltimore’s next generation of CHANGEmakers, wrapped up its first annual finals event virtually on Nov. 19 by announcing $90K to student […]
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GOP rejected, Democrats promise change in Baltimore
Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott will be sworn into office on Dec. 8. (Courtesy of Facebook) By Devin Walker Special to the AFRO Some Baltimore voters expressed interest in pursuing change in their political representation, however, the results of the Nov. 3 election showed otherwise. Democratic candidate Brandon Scott scored 153,707 votes or nearly 91%, becoming the […]
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Taroy helps give HBCU choirs a stage to lift every voice
105 Voices of History formed a HBCU Virtual Concert Choir during National HBCU Week 2020. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Rena Taroy, Executive Director of the 105 Voices of History, didn’t receive her undergraduate degree from what is known as an Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Nevertheless, she has been […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Gambling license distribution ‘has to be fair’
A 2017 study on disparity still holds true today. Now that voters approved the expansion of sports betting, there is much concern that minority-owned businesses will not receive gambling licenses. (Photo courtesy) By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO With voters approving the ballot initiative, legalizing sports betting in Maryland earlier this month, business owners […]
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Will Biden pick Santelises for education secretary?
Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools (Courtesy Photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Despite the chaos being sown by Donald Trump who has refused to concede the presidential election he lost three weeks ago, President-Elect Joe Biden is moving forward with the presidential transition and naming choices to fill his […]