By AFRO Staff Government officials in Baltimore County have worked out a settlement with the Department of Justice regarding sexual assault allegations filed against the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCoFD). Eleven women will be paid a total of $275,000 and a consent decree between Baltimore County orders the BCoFD to rethink and revamp their fair […]
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New COVID-19 variant ‘Pirola’ raises concerns amidst ongoing crises
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Amidst a news cycle that now routinely features wildfires, a former president’s indictments, and extreme weather events, the world is grappling with the resurgence of COVID-19 as a new and concerning variant, BA.2.86, emerges. This variant, informally dubbed “Pirola,” has ignited alarm among public […]
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Baltimore police showed indifference leading up to July mass shooting, report says
By Lea Skene The Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police ignored multiple warning signs and failed to take proactive measures in the hours leading up to a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party in July — failures that could indicate officer bias, according to a report examining the city’s response. Two people died […]
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Coco Gauff qualifies for US Open quarterfinals in win over Caroline Wozniacki
By Howard Fendrich AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff became the first American teenager since Serena Williams more than two decades ago to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals in consecutive years, getting that far this time by beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Sept. 3. Gauff asked one of her coaches, […]
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PRESS ROOM: 2023 ESSENCE Fashion House™ & Best in Black Fashion Awards Returns with “TheGarment” Celebrating Black Designers Sergio Hudson, Brandice Daniel & More
(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK─(BUSINESS WIRE)─Essence Communications Inc. announces the highly anticipated return of ESSENCE Fashion House™ and the annual Best in Black Fashion Awards during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) from September 7-8, 2023, hosted by TV personality and actress Chasity Saunders. This year’s ESSENCE Fashion House™ will celebrate the creative potential of fashion […]
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Federal student loan interest has started accruing again. Here’s what you need to know
By Adriana Morga The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Interest on federal student loans has started accumulating again after a three-year pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic.You still have at least another month before you’ll need to start paying back your loans, so don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know about your student […]
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DeSantis’ redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judge says
Map weakened voting power of Black voters By MIKE Schneider The Associated Press A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution and is prohibited from being used for any future U.S. congressional elections since it diminishes the ability of Black voters in north Florida to pick a representative of […]
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Review: We had a time at the Baltimore MET Gala!
By Ericka Alston Buck If you live in the region and have been void of opportunities to dress up in your most creative, over-the-top artistic expression; while connecting with visual artists with absolute masterpieces on display; while devouring some of the best culinary art, prepared by our top Black chefs; with an opportunity to give […]
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Heroic intervention thwarts potential tragedy; gunman foiled in attempt to target Black church
Incident serves as grim reminder of America’s deeply rooted history of racism and the ongoing hate-fueled attacks against African Americans, even within the confines of their places of worship. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In the small Ambridge, Pa. community, a quick-thinking witness and swift police response prevented a […]
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The Best Things to Happen to Black People in 2023 (So Far)
We’re celebrating all of the good news happening and the inspiring Black folk creating positive change in our communities. by Word In Black 2022 was a *wild* year. Book bans swept the country, the U.S. The Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, and 10 Black people were tragically gunned down in a grocery store in […]
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Baltimore MET Gala returns to celebrate high fashion and community
By AFRO Staff Baltimore’s finest designers and Black creatives converged on the M&T Bank Exchange on Aug. 26 for the Baltimore MET Gala. The event was produced by LaRian Finney, of the Finn Group, and Derrick Chase, of DChase Presents. Aside from the high fashion, Community Impact Awards were given out to movers and shakers […]
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Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones silenced in special session
By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO Tennessee legislators voted to silence Justin Jones (D-TN-52) on the House Floor during a recent special session for public safety. Governor Bill Lee (R-TN) called the session to address gun safety in the state. The meeting convened on Aug. 21 and ended abruptly on Aug. 29. Justin Jones […]
