By Petty Officer 1st Class Patricia Rodriguez, Navy Office of Community Outreach NORFOLK, Va. – Seaman Samuel Ikome, a native of Owings Mills, Maryland, serves aboard the Navy’s newest warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, was commissioned July 30 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “If there is one […]
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E.Coli detected in Charm City water: Baltimore City residents react to boil water notice in their homes and businesses
By Spencer Alyson, AFRO Intern and Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor Ataylor@afro.com Community residents spoke with the AFRO at water distribution centers this week after a large portion of West Baltimore was put under a boil water advisory (BWA). The notice came on Sept. 5 after the Department of Public Works (DPW) detected E.coli bacteria […]
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Political candidate under fire for allegedly changing last name to align with Conaway family’s political dynasty
All is fair in love and war – but what about politics? By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America corps member, tmcqueen@afro.com If you have lived in Baltimore for any significant amount of time you know the name “Conaway” is synonymous with Baltimore politics. For decades members of the Conaway family served the […]
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The Moore Report: The SEARCH part 4
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO, rmoore@afro.com This is the final entry for The SEARCH, a brilliant fictional series for our readers. Read all four parts online at AFRO.com. “Victor!” Erich shouted into the air. “Vic! Where are you?” “Victor Thomas!… we’re looking for you. Come out. Come out, wherever you are!” […]
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There’s a new sheriff in town-but why should you care?
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America corps member, tmcqueen@afro.com Many in Maryland have their eyes set on the Governor’s race, but voters should also be concerned with who’s in the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff holds one of the highest offices in law enforcement in which voters have a say. In […]
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Maryland Cycling Classic bring athletes from around the world to Charm City
By Fatiha BelfakirSpecial to the AFRO Cyclists from 20 countries are preparing to ride out for the Maryland Cycling Classic, which will return for the first time in two years after a break due to the coronavirus pandemic. The race day will take place on Sept. 4. and will start in Sparks, Md., at the […]
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Police correct the record on alleged extortion of ‘Lady in the Lake” crew
By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO, tchingarande@afro.com Baltimore Police are still investigating The production crew of a star-studded television miniseries set in Baltimore has agreed to resume work after a brief halt due to alleged threats, according to a statement from the Baltimore Police Department (BPD). Police say they responded on Aug. 26 to […]
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MPT to highlight Black excellence with 2022 HBCU Week
By Tinashe ChingarandeSpecial to the AFROtchingarande@afro.com Maryland Public Television (MPT) will highlight the achievements of historically Black colleges and universities through a week-long programming initiative. The first television segment will air on the evening of Sept. 5. “HBCU Week” is a collection of over 22 hours of content —that is locally produced and also acquired […]
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Experts urge for comprehensive approach to prevent overdose deaths in Baltimore
By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO As the country continues its fight on the drug overdose epidemic, the number of deaths soars in many cities across the nation, and Baltimore is no exception. Experts are suggesting pragmatic measures and urging policymakers to take actions to address the ongoing addiction and Fentanyl overdose crisis. The […]
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#Faithworks: Pastor of Ames Memorial United Methodist Church supports back-to-school initiative, speaks on forthcoming community resource hub
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO As summer vacation comes to a close, Ames Memorial United Methodist Church in Sandtown made sure students were prepared with their annual back-to-school bash. Senior Pastor Rev. Rodney Hudson was excited to see more than 200-300 bookbags and school supplies donated to students a few days before the […]
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First week of school cut short for students across Baltimore- again
By AFRO Staff A new school year was once again plagued by old problems for students across Baltimore and Washington D.C. Hundreds of students and parents that anticipated a full first day of classes on Aug. 29 were disappointed once again by the air conditioning systems in the buildings where they were set to return. […]
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Reginald F. Lewis Museum highlights Black “Men of Change”
Exhibit extended to Sept.11 By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO The kaleidoscopic nature of revolutionary Black men who pursued change in service of the Black community will be highlighted for roughly two more weeks at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. “Men of Change,” —an exhibition curated by […]
