By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO and Jaina Mosely-Lawson, Morgan State University Intern The new development of Northwood Commons has built anticipation to an all time high for the community surrounding Morgan State University (MSU) and beyond. As the construction continues and many of the storefronts appear, there are some businesses that are currently […]
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The Moore Report: In case you missed it: to squeegee or not to squeegee is still the question after 40 years
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. Within the past 40 years, we built two expensive quality stadiums– Oriole Park and Ravens Stadium– for wealthy team owners and we closed down recreation centers in the city for lack of funding. Despite the best efforts of Baltimore City Public Schools leadership, the school system still struggles to give […]
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AFRO featured in new exhibition for NMAAHC’s Searchable Museum
By Kara Thompson, AFRO MDDC Intern The National Museum of African American History and Culture highlights the AFRO in their newest online exhibit, “Making a Way Out of No Way.” The exhibit studies the way Black people have navigated and overcome racism and discrimination while also seeking the freedom to have control over their lives […]
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Morgan alum invested as first African-American president of Pittsburgh Technical College
By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO Harvey-Smith began her role in 2019 Pittsburgh Technical College made history in June as it inaugurated its first ever Black president. Morgan State University alum, Alicia Harvey-Smith, Ph.D., assumed her role in 2019 but challenges onset by the COVID-19 pandemic delayed her inauguration until this year. Alicia Harvey-Smith, […]
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Diane Bell-McKoy, CEO of Associated Black Charities, steps down from role
By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO On July 1, Diane Bell-McKoy announced that she will be stepping down as president and chief executive officer of Associated Black Charities (ABC). She has served in these roles for the past 16 years. “At that time 30 some years ago there was a […]
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Wes Moore wins Democratic primary race, secures party nomination for governor
By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Bestselling author Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for Maryland governor on Friday, setting up a general election contest against Republican Dan Cox, a hard-line conservative endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Moore, the author of the book “The Other Wes Moore” and the former CEO of […]
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Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby defeated in primary
By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Marilyn Mosby, a high-profile prosecutor who aligned herself with criminal justice reformers but ended up with legal problems of her own, has lost the Democratic primary for Baltimore state’s attorney to Ivan Bates, a defense attorney. Baltimore is heavily Democratic, and there is no Republican candidate […]
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Vernon Simms, seasoned advisor and chief of staff for the late Elijah Cummings dies
By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO Vernon L. Simms, longtime advisor and chief of staff to the late Elijah Cummings, passed away on July 16. “Vernon loved the AFRO and the AFRO loved him,” said Diane Hocker, director of the Community & Public Relations for the AFRO. “He would open doors and use his […]
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Wes Moore among potential winners
By H. R. Harris, Special to the AFRO Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer Report For America Corps Member Army veteran, author, TV producer and former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, Westley Watende Omari Moore is moving closer to the Democratic nomination for Governor in the State of Maryland. But not yet. As of 8:30 […]
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Elected officials react to attack of Squeegee crew that led to fatal shooting in Downtown Baltimore
By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO The July 7 killing of 48-year-old Timothy Reynolds at a downtown Baltimore intersection has once again inflamed the long-standing debate of how to handle “squeegee boys,” or young men and children who clean car windshields on busy street corners across the city Reports from the Baltimore Police Department […]
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Anthony Barksdale appointed as new Deputy Mayor for Public Safety
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern On July 8, Mayor Brandon Scott announced that Baltimore’s next Deputy Mayor for Public Safety would be Anthony Barksdale. Born and raised in Baltimore, Barksdale brings a thorough knowledge of Baltimore to his new position, as well as years of experience in law enforcement and a history of proactive public […]
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Ground has been broken on the new Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 2 at the site that will house the new Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center in West Baltimore. The new building will honor the legacy of Justice Marshall and other civil rights leaders from the Upton area, as well as provide resources, education, and community […]
