By Sabreen Dawud, Special to the AFRO As a clothing designer and style expert with over 40 years in the fashion industry, Cedi Johnson, of Cedi Collection has contributed to fashion in more ways than one. A Detroit native who is now based in Washington, D.C., Johnson began developing the Cedi Collection brand in the […]
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14 GOP-led states have turned down federal money to feed low-income kids in the summer. Here’s why
By Jonathan Mattise and Geoff MulvihillThe Associated Press Lower-income families with school-age kids can get help from the federal government paying for groceries this summer, unless they live in one of the 14 states that have said no to joining the program this year. The reasons for the rejections, all from states with Republican governors, […]
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Two new studies document effect of police violence on Black Americans’ health
By Carla K. Johnson The Associated Press The effect of police violence on Black Americans is tracked in two new studies, with one tying police-involved deaths to sleep disturbances and the other finding a racial gap in injuries involving police use of tasers. The health effects of police violence on Black people “need to be documented […]
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Bean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak
By Jonel Aleccia AP Health Writer More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning, including snack foods that may be part of Super Bowl Sunday party menus. Seven-layer bean dip, chicken enchiladas, cilantro salad dressing and taco kits sold at stores like Costco, Trader Joe’s and Albertson’s are […]
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Housing for Everyone grant to deploy $7 million to affordable housing initiatives
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The TD Charitable Foundation is awarding $7 million in grants to nonprofits addressing the affordable housing crisis across TD Bank’s Maine-to-Florida footprint and Michigan. This year, the Housing for Everyone grant program is targeting organizations that support marginalized communities members with rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. Applications […]
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Prim and Proper kicks off Black History Month with grand opening of modern French American inspired culinary haven
By Special Release Clark Hospitality, part owner of Papi’s Cuisine and The Outkrowd group owners of Blk Swan have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, named Prim and Proper. This historic, first collaboration between the two restaurant powerhouses is nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore […]
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Arlington Links Chapter to host virtual heart health awareness event
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com On National Go Red Day, Feb. 2, Links from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) will host a virtual “Red Dress” event in hopes of raising awareness about heart conditions. Symone Sanders, Michelle Miller, Dr. Jacqueline Griffiths and many more have been handpicked to join a broader public health effort facilitated […]
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Sydney’s Ice Creams: bringing sweet treats to Belair-Edison neighborhood
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney Newton, like so many others, found herself out of a job. She had been working as a server at The Capital Grille, but was laid off as restaurants were forced to shut down their dining rooms. The Northwood, Baltimore native became an […]
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Wes Moore unveils proposed budget
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore unveiled his fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed budget on Jan. 17, highlighting his focus on public safety, with increased funding for police protection, the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and a new statewide gun violence prevention center. Moore said that his goal is to “make Maryland safer, […]
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invests in West Baltimore as tenant in The Village at Mondawmin
On Jan. 23 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, announced plans to lease approximately 20,000 square feet of space at The Village at Mondawmin at Mondawmin Mall. The move is designed to double down on their investment in West Baltimore and workforce development initiatives. “We believe anchor institutions in […]
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Tips for love and finance in 2024
By Teri Williams The new year brings new beginnings, which is a great time to focus on love and finances. Whether it’s self-love, romantic love or the love of our children, love has an impact on our money. Better to be intentional about the mixture of the two, rather than put our head in the […]
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Experience elegance and culinary excellence at Prim and Proper – A new modern French American inspired culinary haven
Baltimore – Clark Hospitality, co-owner of Papi’s Cuisine, and The Outkrowd Group, co-owners of Blk Swan, have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, fittingly named Prim and Proper. This dining concept is the first collaboration between the two local powerhouse restaurateurs. Nestled in the heart of […]