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.” […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Baltimore Girl Friends: celebrating Black women of the past and present
Due to the pandemic, the Baltimore Chapter of Girl Friends have been anxiously waiting for more than two years to celebrate their 90th anniversary luncheon (1930-2020). The chapter’s “Woman of the Year,” Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a 2008 UMBC alumna and Meyerhoff Scholar, is the first Black woman scientist who led the National Institutes of Health […]
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Moore, Cox join other candidates and politicos at Eastern Shore campaign event
By Shannon Clark and Abby Zimmardi, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore and his opponent, Republican Dan Cox, shook hands and spoke with visitors from across the state Wednesday in between “all-you-can-eat” crabs, watermelon and corn at the J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake. For the past 44 years, the […]
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JPMorgan Chase and Women of Color and Capital to host free investment workshop for minority women
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase, in collaboration with Women of Color and Capital, on Thursday will host a free workshop for Black and Brown women to gain more education surrounding investing. The event, Guide to Financial Freedom: Investing 101, will take place at the Bowen Building […]
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#FaithWorks: Black Girls Vote honors ladies in ministry
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO, mcoleman@afro.com The Baltimore-based organization, Black Girls Vote, hosted its first Ladies in Ministry Luncheon on Sept. 17, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Forum Caterers in Baltimore. Through its outreach arm, the organization put a spotlight on 11 faith-based honorees that have served the community in […]
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Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra celebrate the site and sounds of music
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., Special to the AFRO The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore celebrated its 40th birthday on Sept. 17. A packed house greeted the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, as they celebrated the space that has helped shape the city and warm the hearts of its citizens. The […]
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume and Senator Ben Cardin band together to introduce the National Council on African-American History and Culture Act
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member tmcqueen@afro.com Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) introduced new legislation to further in-depth representation and conservation of Black history and culture on Sep. 22. This legislation proposed a National Council on African American History and Culture to educate, preserve and celebrate Black history and culture. The […]
