By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer According to dictionary.com, the definition of stress is “a specific response by the body to a stimulus, such as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism.” Simply put, it iss physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. Senior Vice President […]
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Be kind to yourself: a story of healing from relationship trauma
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Trauma is defined as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; emotional shock following a stressful event or physical injury.” Relationship trauma is abusive behavior between intimate partners, and can grow out of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse that occurs during a relationship. It can result in long term […]
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Labor and Delivery — ‘No One Feels Forgotten’
As a nurse in the labor and delivery unit on Zayed 8 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Nikki Bellamy worried that sick mothers and babies were sometimes waiting too long to see a nurse or a doctor. “When we got especially busy, we had patients sitting in the waiting room as long as eight hours […]
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HBO puts spotlight on corruption in Baltimore Police Department with new mini-series
By AFRO Staff A new HBO miniseries, “We Own This City,” has refocused attention on the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) and the corrupt officers of the BPD Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF) that terrorized the city for years. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the six-episode series is based on the book, “We Own This City,” written […]
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Morgan State Selects First Woman in University History to Oversee Athletic Operations
BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson today announced the appointment of Dena Freeman-Patton as the new vice president and director for intercollegiate athletics, overseeing the Athletics Department and Intramural sports and activities. The appointment follows a comprehensive and competitive national search led by higher education placement firm Renaissance Search and Consulting in conjunction with an internal search […]
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Baltimore Community Foundation urges community organizations addressing racial disparities in vaccination coverage to apply for new COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Fund
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afrocom The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) has opened applications for the COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Fund, a $900,000 grant program for Baltimore community organizations that have programs and projects seeking to boost vaccination specifically among Black and LatinX adults aged 18 to 24 in Baltimore […]
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Maryland celebrates Harriet Tubman’s place in state history
By Kaitlyn Levinson, Capital News Service Maryland is revisiting the history of Harriet Tubman following Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to dedicate 2022 to the renowned Underground Railroad abductor, which many scholars say is an opportunity to inspire young people. “When it comes to the education curriculum, African American history is still marginalized,” said Chanel […]
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D.C. & Baltimore team up for World Cup bid
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Charm City and the nation’s capital have joined forces in a joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If successful, one of the world’s biggest sporting events could come to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. during the weekend of July 4, 2026. Events D.C. and the […]
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City increases first-time homebuyers incentive
By AFRO Staff Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that effective May 1, the City is increasing incentives for first-time homebuyers to $10,000 for eligible households. Additionally, qualified homebuyers purchasing homes in Impact Investment Areas will be eligible for $20,000 in first-time homebuyer incentives. This is a part of the Mayor’s strategy to increase Baltimore’s population […]
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Bon Secours Community Works, Kaiser Permanente unveil new community resource center in West Baltimore
By Special to the AFRO Bon Secours Community Works, an establishment that is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the biggest health systems in the U.S., celebrated the grand opening of the Bon Secours Community Works Community Resource Center on April 26. The unveiling of the community center was commemorated along with Kaiser […]
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AFRO High Tea, an afternoon of elegance
The 2022 AFRO High Tea, recently held at Martin’s West, will surely be talked about for months to come. Baltimore’s elite stepped out in their finest hats, dresses, gloves and suits to network and fellowship with each other. Former Mayor Catherine Pugh chose the AFRO event as her first public outing, and was overcome with […]
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosts 91st North Atlantic Regional Conference in Baltimore
By Nicole D. Batey A sea of pink and green washed over downtown Baltimore as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted its 91st North Atlantic Regional Conference, from April 21 to 24. This was the sorority’s first in-person regional conference since the beginning of the pandemic started. The event was held inside of the Baltimore […]