The Key Bridge Collapse, caused by being hit by the Dali container ship, was caused by a single loose wire within the ship.
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Posted inNational Sports
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses another practice, this time with an ankle issue
Lamar Jackson missed practice for the second straight Wednesday, this time because of a newly listed ankle issue that adds to the string of injuries he’s managed this season. Although the Ravens have won four straight, Jackson’s limited mobility and the team’s growing injury list raise questions ahead of a Nov. 23 matchup with the New York Jets.
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Maryland’s Small Business Outreach Summit focuses on preparing entrepreneurs for the future
Maryland brought together state leaders and more than 800 entrepreneurs for the 10th annual Governor’s Small Business Outreach Summit, focusing on future-ready strategies for growth. The event expanded its programming this year, adding new tracks for technology, emerging entrepreneurs, youth ventures and veteran-owned businesses.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City celebrates soldiers at annual Veterans Day Parade
By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO The Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade took place on Nov. 8, honoring the men and women who served in the U.S. military. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, members of the Baltimore Police Department and several Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) from area high school programs participated in […]
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BABJ, NABJ press WJZ-TV for action after allegations of racism and sexual harassment
The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) is calling for immediate accountability at WJZ-TV, the Baltimore news station owned by CBS, following allegations of racism, sexual harassment, poor working conditions and high turnover. NABJ is reviewing the claims and supporting the journalists who came forward.
Posted inDMV News
Local Black actors transcend racial barriers in stellar performances as Ebenezer Scrooge in holiday classic, ‘A Christmas Carol’
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com For those who are diehard fans of the stage and anxiously await the holiday season every December, enjoying a production of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol”: counts as a family tradition. Over the past decade, two Black actors, Gregory Burgess and Craig Wallace, portraying Ebenezer Scrooge […]
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Funeral arrangements announced for Baltimore icon Herb Brown
Herb Brown, a World War II veteran, prominent Baltimore businessman and political power broker who co-founded the Vanguard Organization, died Nov. 4 at age 101. Visitation and funeral services will take place Nov. 21 and 22, respectively.
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Black cemetery citizenship: Fighting for the restoration of African-American burial spaces
Cultural historian Cory J. France was recently honored with the Rory Turner Prize for Cultural Sustainability at Goucher College. France is on the frontlines of advocating for “Black cemetery citizenship,” or a commitment to respect, remember, reclaim and fight for the spaces where Black bodies are laid to rest.
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Late TD lifts Ravens to 23-16 win over Browns and spoils Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut
Mark Andrews’ 35-yard rushing touchdown on a late fourth-and-inches play lifted the Baltimore Ravens to a 23-16 comeback win over the Cleveland Browns, spoiling rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut. The Ravens notched their fourth straight victory, while Sanders struggled in relief of injured starter Dillon Gabriel.
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University of Baltimore wraps up centennial celebration in style
The University of Baltimore celebrated 100 years on Nov. 13, honoring its legacy of driven students, lifelong learning, and shaping Baltimore’s future leaders while looking ahead to its second century of impact.
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Baltimore sues MoneyLion over predatory paycheck advance loans
Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against fintech company MoneyLion, alleging the app traps residents in high-cost, short-term loans known as “Instacash.” City officials say the company’s misleading marketing and optional fees have disproportionately harmed the city’s most financially vulnerable residents.
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How Food Project, Black Yield Institute lead local food justice efforts
Grassroots groups in Baltimore are tackling food inequities through urban farming, education and youth empowerment. The Food Project and Black Yield Institute are creating community-led solutions to expand access and build power.