Airport Sees Growing Passenger Traffic Ahead of Holiday Weekend The peak summer travel season is underway, and a busy weekend is expected over the Fourth of July holiday at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Air service and passenger traffic continue to grow, with new airlines and the return of several domestic and international routes. “There […]
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President Freeman Hrabowski prepares for retirement after turning UMBC into the top producer of Black M.D., Ph.D. graduates
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com President Freeman Hrabowski III has led the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), since 1992. After decades of revolutionary leadership, the giant of higher education announced his retirement. In spite of his profound adoration for the school and its students, Hrabowski is ready […]
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Hampton Minister’s Conference names Reverend Harold Carter, Jr. as vice president
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern Rev. Harold Carter, Jr. was made vice president of the Hampton Ministers’ Conference at their annual conference that took place in June. There, he had previously served as the assistant secretary. Carter said he accepts the position “very humbly,” and is looking forward to being able to “pour back into […]
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AFRO wins big at NNPA awards ceremony during annual convention
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern The AFRO American Newspapers won big at the National Newspapers Publishers Association’s (NNPA) Messenger Awards this year. The publication, which began in 1892, was one of many newspapers recognized for their outstanding work in the Black Press. Among the eight awards won by the AFRO, the most notable was the […]
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6th Annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival
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Concentric Educational Solutions puts students at the center of its work, bridging the gap between school and home
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afrocom David Heiber founded Concentric Educational Solutions in 2010 to bridge the gap between home and the classroom. The word “concentric” means having a common center, and under Heiber’s direction, students are at the center of all of the company’s efforts. Its mission is […]
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HBCU SPOTLIGHT: Maryland’s Four HBCU’s Set to Receive $4 Million creating Ozzie Newsome Scholars
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Maryland’s four HBCU’s will receive a total of $4 million in scholarships in honor of Ozzie Newsome, Baltimore Ravens’ longtime personnel executive and Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and his wife, Renee, announced the awards, given through The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti […]
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Baltimore social change organization CLLCTIVLY welcomes first chief operating officer
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com CLLCTIVLY, a Baltimore social change organization focused on racial equity, narrative change, social connectedness and resource mobilization, recently welcomed its first-ever chief operating officer, Krystle Starvis. Starvis is no stranger to the nonprofit or the city of Baltimore. She was born and raised […]
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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at age 26
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press Ferguson, nicknamed “Sack Daddy,” played three NFL seasons, all with Baltimore. He set the career sacks record in the College Football Bowl Subdivision (45) when he played at Louisiana Tech University. Police said the cause of death is still to be determined. “On June 21, at approximately 11:25 p.m., […]
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Coppin State University launches online degree program for Early Childhood Education Human Development
Offering Bachelor of Science Program Online Expands Access to Culturally Responsive Teaching, Training for Educators BALTIMORE — Coppin State University will now offer its Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Human Development program online. The program, which focuses on educating children during their earliest stages of development, uses theory, content, and strategy to prepare […]
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COVID-19 vaccination available for youngest children throughout the DMV
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor After approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), COVID-19 vaccines are now available for the youngest children throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virgina (DMV) area and nationwide. The vaccine will be available at all District COVID Centers, doctors’ offices and health clinics. D.C. Health Center staff indicate that […]
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Project SEARCH at Kennedy Krieger aims to break down employment barriers for people with disabilities
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Nygil Sims’ typical workday as a Rehabilitation Technician involves supporting physical therapists as they treat patients with severe spinal cord injuries. His tasks range from helping manipulate patients’ legs as they relearn to walk on the treadmill, to playing games of UNO or arranging T-shirt tie-dyeing sessions to […]
