Baltimore City Council members questioned the Baltimore City Department of Public Works for better communication and policies, following the heat-related death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II, and called for a more inclusive process in addressing work conditions and practices.
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Mfume discusses enrollment, housing issues at Morgan State
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, chairman of the Morgan State University Board of Regents, discussed the university’s enrollment surge, housing challenges, and the declining rate of enrollment for Black male students during an interview at the Democratic National Convention.
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AFRO Tea set for return to nation’s capital – See Pictures
The AFRO will host its annual D.C. High Tea on September 7, 2024, honoring Angela Alsobrooks, Eleanour Holmes Norton, Cora Masters Barry, and Sharon Pratt for their significant contributions to the Black community.
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet Diedre Windsor, the Maryland entrepreneur on the Inc. 5000 list
Windsor Group, a Black, women and veteran-owned business, has been awarded a contract to provide outreach and technical assistance for the USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who have been discriminated against.
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Police search for suspects after Baltimore mass shooting leaves one dead, seven injured
A mass shooting in East Baltimore on August 18 left one person dead and seven injured, with Baltimore police searching for suspects and Mayor Scott announcing a coordinated neighborhood stabilization response to help the community heal.
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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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New Reginald F. Lewis Museum exhibit highlights role of Black Press in Civil Rights Movement
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture has unveiled a new exhibit, “iWitness: Media and the Movement”, which commemorates the Maryland activists, community leaders and organizations that shaped the Civil Rights Movement via radio, television, photography and the Black Press.
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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.
