The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A stretch of street in Oakland, Calif., was renamed on Nov. 3 for Tupac Shakur, 27 years after the killing of the hip-hop luminary. A section of MacArthur Boulevard near where he lived in the 1990s became Tupac Shakur Way, following a ceremony that included his family members […]
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PRESS ROOM: Morgan State University announces Kim Godwin, president of ABC News, as fall 2023 commencement speaker
Journalism trailblazer to offer words of inspiration to graduating class of more than 500 students; former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to receive honorary degree (Black PR Wire) Baltimore — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced recently that Kim Godwin, president of ABC News, will be the keynote speaker for the University’s 10th Fall […]
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Indigenous data warriors fight for data sovereignty and against “data genocide”
WRITTEN BY: Chiara Sottile Dr. Desi Small-Rodriguez calls her traveling data science lab her “Data War Pony.” It’s a huge trailer—a classroom on wheels equipped with computers and software, wrapped with ledger art by Dakota artist Holly Young. Small-Rodriguez, researcher, data advocate, and professor, rolls up to tribal communities in the lab (by invitation) to […]
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Baltimore Together Summit makes the case for youth apprenticeships
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com An integral component of the city’s current economic development strategy, Baltimore Together is building a stronger workforce system. To achieve this, the plan pushes for a more robust integration of the school and labor systems—advocating for greater apprenticeship and employment opportunities for youth. During Baltimore Development Corp.’s Baltimore […]
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Fall back: How daylight saving time can seriously affect your health
By Claire Savage and Melissa Perez Winder, The Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off. The downside: Next week across most of the U.S., […]
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GBMC HealthCare Officially Opens New Main Entrance and Medical Building
The Louis and Phyllis Friedman Building enhances the space where exceptional, compassionate care is delivered to the Greater Baltimore community Baltimore, MD (November 2, 2023) – GBMC HealthCare announces the official opening of the Louis and Phyllis Friedman Building, one of two historic advancements to the Towson campus that create a physical space to match […]
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AFRO News to host “A Salute to Our Veterans”
By Abel Communications This Veteran’s Day, the AFRO will proudly host “A Salute to Our Veterans, a luncheon recognizing Black veterans across generations, from World War II to the globe’s most recent battles. Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Anthony C. Woods, will deliver a keynote address to military honorees and esteemed guests. As […]
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Join us for “This is Our War: A Salute to Our Veterans” event at Reginald Lewis Museum
We’re excited to invite you to “This is Our War: A Salute to Our Veterans” event, where we come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 7 2023🕕 Time: 11:30📍 Location: Reginald Lewis Museum Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of gratitude, music, […]
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Five arrested in triple shooting outside of Baltimore high school
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO On the morning of Oct. 27, a 15-year-old boy was accompanied by his parents to the Carver Vocational Technical High School in Baltimore, not to attend classes or study with peers, but with the intention of assaulting an unidentified victim, according to Baltimore authorities. In the end, three […]
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‘Voices of the Heart’ event raises awareness of a heart condition prevalent in Black community
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO Pfizer partnered with Woods Adult Day Services to sponsor an event raising awareness of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), an under-diagnosed condition that commonly leads to heart failure among African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans. Moderated by Wayne Pulliam, CEO and administrator of Woods Adult Day Services, the Voices of the […]
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National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Conference and Exchange hosted in Baltimore
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Governor Wes Moore recently greeted the over 6,000 participants of the National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Conference and Exchange at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event took place from October 22-25, with the theme of “Closing the Equity Gap.” “Maryland we don’t have to choose between an […]
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Local officials and stakeholders unveil plans for Harborplace redevelopment
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The design for Harborplace’s transformation has been unveiled. MCB Real Estate managing partners, David Bramble and Peter Pinkard, joined Mayor Brandon Scott and Governor Wes Moore on Monday to release plans for a mixed-use development with outdoor spaces that can be used for living, gathering, playing, eating and […]
