By The Associated Press The historic vote by employees of a Maryland Apple store to unionize — a first for the technology giant — is a significant step in a lengthy process that labor experts say is heavily stacked against workers in favor of their employers. Apple store employees in a Baltimore suburb voted to […]
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Baltimore Mayor supports unionization efforts at Walters Art Museum
By David Lance, AFRO MDDC Intern Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott stands in solidarity with the employees of Walters Art Museum in their efforts to unionize with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 67. A majority of the staff at the Walters Art Museum have expressed their desires to form a […]
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Shock Trauma Chief speaks about gun violence and the ripple effects in Baltimore City
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Dr. David Efron has seen it all. While millions across the country are debating gun laws, mass shooting prevention and public safety, doctors like Efron are called on a daily basis to stop the hemorrhaging of a nation obsessed with gun culture. As a former trauma surgeon for […]
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Founding Director Petula Caesar welcomes communityinto Baltimore Unity Hall, newly renovated resource center
Baltimore Unity Hall will serve the city’s artists, small business owners and non-profit organizations. By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO A community resource center that doubles as studio space for artists and events officially opened on Eutaw Place June 17. The ribbon cutting ceremony for Baltimore Unity Hall took place at the newly-erected building […]
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The Moore Report: Peace Camp Year 16 and reparations from churches as penance to Black and Brown folks
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. The Nawal G. Rajeh Peace Camp Peace Camp will be held at the St. Frances Academy Community Center from July 5 to August 5. Each session will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays at 501 E. Chase Street near Greenmount Avenue. The camp, named after co-founder, Nawal […]
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Digital health platform She Matters supports Black women experiencing postpartum comorbidities and trains healthcare providers to be culturally competent
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com While working as a teacher in Newark, New Jersey Jade Kearney got pregnant with her first daughter. As a Black woman, Kearney was acutely concerned about her labor because of the long history of poor maternal health outcomes. Black women are three times […]
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The AFRO endorses: Wes Moore for Governor
By AFRO Staff As Election Day quickly approaches, the AFRO has chosen to endorse Wes Moore for Governor of Maryland ahead of the July 19 primary. Moore is running on a ticket with Aruna Miller as his Lieutenant Governor. “I got into this race with an understanding that at this moment we have a chance […]
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The AFRO endorses: Rep. Kweisi Mfume for Maryland’s 7th District
By AFRO Staff As the primary voting day is fast approaching on July 19, the AFRO American Newspapers has announced its endorsement for Rep. Kweisi Mfume (MD-7). He is no stranger to a majority of Baltimoreans as he is a Baltimore native himself, and a political force in the community for years. Mfume represented the […]
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Co-owner of popular Black restaurant, RYMKS, gunned down and killed
By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to The AFRO Trevor White spent some of his last hours of life celebrating Black culture at Baltimore’s AFRAM Festival in Druid Hill Park. The Baltimore City restaurant owner was shot and killed just hours into the Juneteenth holiday. The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is still seeking the gunman they say […]
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Delegate Brooke Lierman is running for the Democratic nomination for Maryland’s primary election
By Megan Sayles,AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com What exactly does a Comptroller do? A question many voters may ask themselves when filling in their ballots for Maryland’s primary election in July. The comptroller serves as our state’s chief financial officer (CFO), overseeing tax collection, maintaining Maryland’s books, preparing its financial reports […]
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The AFRO endorses: Marilyn Mosby for City State’s Attorney
By AFRO Staff Marilyn Mosby is now endorsed by AFRO News for re-election to State’s Attorney. Gun violence is a firm platform point for her and reasonably so. Mosby, an inner-city Boston native, witnessed first-hand the impact of trauma associated with crime when her honor-roll cousin was gunned down in broad daylight outside of Mosby’s […]
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Owning a Home: Guidance from DMVs Community Home Lending Advisor
Are you considering buying your first home, but unsure where to start? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and the path to ownership may feel confusing for many first-time buyers. In Chase Home Lending’s First-Time Homebuyer Study, 69% of respondents said they still see homeownership as an […]
