Chicago has implemented stringent security measures for the Democratic National Convention, including road closures, security barriers, and tamper-evident manhole covers, to ensure the safety of the event and its high-profile attendees.
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Baltimore City officials hire D.C. law firm to review DPW safety practices after heat death
Baltimore City officials have hired a D.C.-based law firm to conduct an independent investigation into the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ safety policies and practices following the death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II due to heat exhaustion.
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AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper receives Featherstone Changemaker Award
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, was awarded the Featherstone Changemaker Award by the William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation for her leadership and positive impact in the community.
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Dr. Coleman-Robinson speaks on empowering museums as AAAM conference returns to Baltimore
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) has returned to Baltimore for its annual conference, exploring the impact of African-American history and culture on the nation, with a focus on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and the state of Maryland’s rich African American heritage.
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Standing on 132 years of history: A look at the future of the AFRO
The AFRO-American Newspapers, founded by John H. Murphy Sr. in 1892, is still in operation today, with the board and stakeholders working to keep the newspaper’s archives accessible to the public and to determine who will serve as the next successor.
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AFRO-American Newspapers marks 132 years of publishing
The AFRO American Newspapers, founded by John Henry Murphy Sr. in 1892, celebrate 132 years of operation, with the company expanding to 13 editions and becoming one of the largest Black publications in circulation, thanks to the efforts of the Murphy family.
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Family of DPW worker Ronald Silver II call for immediate action after heat death
The family of Ronald Silver II, who died from heat exhaustion while working for the Department of Public Works, are calling for immediate action from city government and legislators to prevent future tragedies.
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AFRO publisher weighs in on ‘Lady in the Lake,’ challenges still facing women in the workplace
The new series “Lady in the Lake” on Apple TV+ explores the deaths of Shirley Parker and Esther Lebowitz in Baltimore in the 1960s, highlighting the challenges faced by women in the workplace and the struggles they face in achieving their dreams.
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Local crowdfunding campaign ‘CLLCTIVGIVE’ brings in $1.1 million for Black-led social change organizations
CLLCTIVLY hosted CLLCTIVGIVE, a 24-hour crowdfunding campaign that raised $1.12 million for 119 Black-led social change organizations in Baltimore, providing them with no-strings-attached funding to sustain and grow their organizations.
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AFRO EXCLUSIVE: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott ties the knot with Hana Pugh
By AFRO Staff The AFRO has learned that Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott officially took the hand of Ms. Hana Pugh in marriage on Aug. 11. A private Northeast Baltimore ceremony, held inside of Walther Gardens, was confirmed by sources close to the 40-year-old mayor. The ceremony was officiated by Judge Stewart Mays, of the […]
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Many American athletes and their families resorted to GoFundMe to make it to Paris Olympics
Athletes from various countries have used crowdfunding to help pay for their costs to prepare for the 2024 Olympics and compete in Paris, raising over $2 million worldwide.
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Baltimore County celebrates opening of Middle River Recreation Activity Center
Baltimore County officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center, which features a full-sized gymnasium, exterior multipurpose court, meeting and activity rooms, stage and movie screens, and an aeronautical theme inspired by Baltimore County’s history of aviation.
