Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.
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Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future
The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
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The Truth About Menopause
Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation for 12 months, and symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings can begin much earlier, while hormonal levels can vary significantly within just an hour.
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Wise words from dad: The lasting impact of fatherly advice
Black men in Baltimore shared the best advice they have received from their fathers and mentors, emphasizing the importance of having a father figure in their lives and the lessons they have learned from them.
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Fathers’ best gifts
By Dr. Leeland A. Jones “Turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” ~ Malachi 4:5-6 NKJV There are many reasons why Father’s Day is so different from Mother’s Day. Thank God that most of […]
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With a Trump Win, Republican Judges Will Rule the Courts—and Our Lives
If you don’t vote, you’re consigning your children to live under a legal regime governed by anti-Black Republican judges for years to come.
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Baltimore City School Board renews CEO Santelises’ contract for one year
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com Sonja Santelises will lead Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) for another year. The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners voted 8-1 to extend the CEO’s contract on June 12, weeks before it was set to expire on June 30. Vice Chair Shantell L. Roberts opposed the extension. […]
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Transforming Baltimore: How smart legislation is making our streets safer
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that reducing the hours of alcohol sales in East Baltimore resulted in a 23% annual decrease in all violent crime, and a 51% drop in homicides, leading to the passage of similar legislation in Maryland’s 45th Legislative District.
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Biden hosts Juneteenth concert on White House South Lawn
The Biden-Harris administration held the second annual Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House, featuring performances from Patti LaBelle, Anthony Hamilton, Kirk Franklin, and many other talented artists, as well as a speech from President Biden emphasizing the importance of celebrating Juneteenth.
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Kennedy Krieger names Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D, to lead department for family and community interventions
Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D., has been appointed as vice president of the Department for Family and Community Interventions at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she will lead the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress and the Therapeutic Foster Care program.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
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A night to remember: Associated Black Charities celebrates community and collaboration at 2024 gala
The 2024 Associated Black Charities Annual Gala celebrated organizations dedicated to serving the Black community, recognizing their vital role in advancing racial equity and fostering sustainable change.