By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), a science philanthropy that advances biomedical research and science education, on Thursday committed $1.5 billion to launch the Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program for early career scientists who are dedicated to creating equitable and inclusive lab environments. Applications […]
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The Hidden Costs of Aging in Place: Why Life Plan Communities May Be Better Than Staying in Your Home
As we age, you may have to ask yourself an important question: Does my home have everything I need right now, or is staying here causing more stress? Depending on your situation and the age of the home, maintenance issues and financial burdens could be piling up faster than expected. If you find yourself feeling […]
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Governor Hogan Announces Opening of Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund
Sponsored content provided by Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the $248 million Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund, which will be administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to support mortgage relief, home repairs, housing counseling, and legal services. “Across Maryland, there are homeowners who are struggling to keep up […]
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Morgan State University Taps Championship-Winning Coach to Lead Bears Football
Damon Wilson Takes Over Reins as 23rd Head Coach, Bringing Successful Record of Building a Competitive Program By Morgan State U BALTIMORE – Morgan State University today announced the hiring of Damon Wilson as the Athletics Department’s 23rd head football coach, effective June 1, 2022. Wilson, who brings a championship-level coaching pedigree and an extensive resume in collegiate […]
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#WordinBlack: Baltimore City students say information on abortion should be included in a sex education class
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Fewer topics are more polarizing in the United States than abortion. It’s been legal since the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, but that hasn’t stopped vehement, sometimes violent clashes between opposing sides of the matter. The recent leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion advocating the […]
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#WordinBlack: How one Baltimore City Public School has integrated pandemic technology into daily in-person routines
By Sohn Butts, Ed.D, Special to the AFRO It was just over two years ago when Covid-19 pandemic turned schools across the country, and indeed the world, upside down. Baltimore City Public Schools, like many other school districts, scrambled to find 21st century educational solutions during a global crisis. Fast forward. As Baltimore City Public […]
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TEDCO to Receive up to $50 Million from State Small Business Credit Initiative
Funds incorporated into TEDCO’s investment programs for Maryland entrepreneurs COLUMBIA, Md. (May 25, 2022)—TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced today it will receive up to $50 million from Governor Hogan’s small business relief plan that was approved for funding from the United States Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). TEDCO will […]
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Morgan Graduates Accept the Call to Create and Serve Amid Packed Stadium and Soaring Temps
The near record-high temperature in Baltimore City may have slowed the pace, but, otherwise, the balmy summer-like weather had no ill effect on the celebration of Morgan State University’s 2022 Undergraduate Spring Commencement Exercises, held on campus at Hughes Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 21. The ceremony for the University’s most recent bachelor’s degree recipients […]
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Northeastern Supply’s Sandtown Store & Warehouse valued at $2.2M donated to Resurrection Sandtown Project in support of the community revitalization effort
By AFRO Staff On May 23, the Ames Shalom community announced that the Cook Family, owners of Northeastern Supply, donated Northeastern Supply’s Sandtown location to Ames Shalom Community, in support of The Resurrection Sandtown Project. The donated store, located within the Historic Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District, along with a nearby warehouse, more […]
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MICA’s MFA Mamas reunite at the Fred Lazarus IV Center
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the Afro If while driving through the 100 block W. North Avenue late Monday (5/9) afternoon you thought you witnessed four Black women seated in encircled chairs in front of the Maryland Institute College of Art Fred Lazarus IV Center, deeply engaged in conversation, you absolutely did. Seated in […]
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Baltimore Masters share wisdom on the ministry of music
By Belinda Merritt, Special to the AFRO Music ministry is considered one of the most important ministries in the local church and should be acknowledged as a sacred office. Your call begins with a longing to be used by God and continues with learning to make an impact in the worship and beyond. Many church […]
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Morton Street Dance Center students danced their way through COVID
By Beverly Richards, Special to the AFRO You can find a cornucopia of dancers of various skin tones and sizes at Morton Street Dance Center (MSDC). Diversity and inclusion have been the cornerstone of the Center since its inception 30 years ago. “We come with many different forms and shapes, and everyone can move,” said […]
