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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Posted inBUSINESS
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 […]
Posted inArts & Culture
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 […]
Posted inBaltimore News
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 […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
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, […]
Posted inPOLITICS
AFRO election roundup: Wes Moore, Brooke Lierman and Anthony Brown give campaign updates
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Democratic nominees Wes Moore, Del. Brooke Lierman and Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD-04) continue to engage with the community ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8. Recently, the candidates shared updates from the campaign trail and outlooks with the AFRO. Gubernatorial candidate Moore is […]
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Maryland educators eye better pay following Baltimore County deal
By Timothy Dashiell, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS- Teachers, their unions and school systems across the state are taking note of the deal to give Baltimore County gives teachers a raise as they consider their own local education systems. Baltimore County’s $76 million compensation package plan looks to improve teacher pay and increase teacher retention rates […]
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BREAKING: Washington Post Editorial Board endorses Wes Moore
Moore ‘is hands-down the better choice in November’s election,’ says Editorial Board Moore promises to create a Maryland where no one is left behind BALTIMORE (Oct. 1, 2022) – Today, the Washington Post Editorial Board endorsed Wes Moore in this year’s Maryland Gubernatorial Election, citing that he is “hands-down the better choice in November’s election.” […]
Posted inReligion
A time to dance: Rev. Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper announces retirement from pastorship at Freedom Temple AME Zion Church
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to plant and a time to grow, a time to sing and a time to dance, a time to reign. Now, for Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, pastor of Freedom Temple African […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland early mail-in vote count moves forward
By Abby Zimmardi, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland State Board of Elections can begin counting early mail-in ballots Saturday following the Court of Special Appeals’ decision to deny Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox’s effort to halt the process. The board of elections asked the Montgomery County Circuit Court in August for permission to […]
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Harbor Bank of Maryland, one of the only Black-owned banks in the state, celebrates 40 years in business
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com This September, the Harbor Bank of Maryland (Harbor Bank) celebrated its 40th anniversary. Since 1982, the commercial bank has been serving Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia, offering checking and savings accounts; time deposits; credit and debit cards; and commercial real estate, personal, home […]