By Sarah E. Crest, Special to the AFRO Harold D. Young chronicles the evolution of African-American business leaders in his new book, “From Lunch Counter Protests to Corporate America,” highlighting Black excellence and innovation. From the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement to the Black Business Hall of Fame, the book details happenings of the Baltimore Marketing […]
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Local officials working to improve access to menstrual supplies in public schools
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer, mscatliffe@afro.com When Brooke Pinto worked in the Office of the Attorney General in the District of Columbia she promised that if she was ever in a position to do so she would do her part to eliminate period poverty. As defined by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Policy […]
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BearWay Capital’s HBCU New Venture Challenge returns, deadline closes Oct. 12
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com BearWay Capital is bringing back its HBCU New Venture Challenge (NVC), a business plan competition for students from 41 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country, including those in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. One student or team will win $25,000 in […]
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Students, families invited to visit schools for magnet showcase events
Towson, Md. – Students and families interested in Baltimore County Public Schools magnet programs are invited to visit the programs during magnet showcase events in October. The magnet website identifies programs and the schools where they are located. BCPS magnet programs are theme-oriented courses of study that provide students with in-depth experiences in specialized areas […]
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Phi Beta Sigma’s Gamma Chapter unveils monument on Morgan State University campus
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Gamma Chapter recently unveiled its blue and white-accented monument on the campus of Morgan State University (MSU). The historically Black fraternity was founded in 1914 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. and in 1916, the fraternity began its Gamma chapter […]
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The Moore Report: random notes of interest
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Building homes and building wealth for working folk The Nehemiah Project, started 40 years ago in East Brooklyn, N.Y., is named for the Old Testament prophet who rebuilt the ancient city of Jericho after the walls “came tumbling down.” A collection of churches, working with an […]
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Morgan State University students win Zillow’s HBCU Hackathon with app that measures financial credibility outside of credit scoring
By BlackPressUSA Zillow’s second HBCU Housing Hackathon, which drew more than 200 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), awarded top prizes to teams that developed innovations to help renters and first-time buyers find their dream homes. The top three finishers in the hackathon, in collaboration with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and […]
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Baltimore-based Mogul Printing helps entrepreneurs brand their business
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Mogul Printing has been providing Baltimore area businesses with apparel, signage, paper products and custom merchandise since 2014. CEO Daryell Mack’s decision to open the printing shop arose out of a previous business endeavor. At the time, Mack led a street team that […]
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New book highlights key figures and moments in Black history
By Sarah Crest, Special to the AFRO “Blacks Facts ~ The Ultimate Primer to the Historical and the Hysterical,” is now available in paperback form. Black studies experts have responded favorably to the work, created by Tim and Deb Smith. Dr. Daryl Cumber Dance, from the University of Richmond, had a glowing review of the […]
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Maryland Public Television honors life and legacy of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass with separate films
By Grace Kpetemey, Special to the AFRO and Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor The courage, strength and legacy of abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass will be on full display this month. Two separate PBS documentaries, co-produced by Maryland Public Television and Firelight Films, will premier in the beginning of October. In January of this […]
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October 13th Event Planned Showcasing Druid Hill Park’s
Baltimore, September 16, 2022: Druid Hill Park Partnership will be hosting an opportunity for the public to learn more about projects and plans for Druid Hill Park and the adjacent communities. On October 13, 2022, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm at the Mansion House in Druid Hill Park, state and local leaders will gather to present […]
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Court approval of early counting of mail-in ballots expected to accelerate 2022 election certification
By Emmett Gartner, Capital News Service The Montgomery County Circuit Court decided to approve the Maryland State Board of Elections’ emergency petition to allow the early processing and counting of mail-in ballots. With the court’s approval, local boards of election can now begin canvassing and counting votes on Oct. 1. Votes will not be reported, […]
