By J. J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO In 1973 America was introduced to an important part of the Women’s Movement, Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113. It was the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman’s right to choose to have an abortion without excessive government […]
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Cardin meets with Supreme Court nominee Jackson
By Julia Rosier, Devin Rank and Margaret Attridge, Capital News Service Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court on March 15. “It’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other a bit better and we thank her for her willingness to […]
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Scott administration directs funds to protect residents, prevent blight, create affordable housing initiatives, and implement vacancy recommendations
By AFRO Staff Mayor Brandon M. Scott Administration made two crucial announcements this month regarding the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in Baltimore City. A total of $100 million dollars will be invested into housing equity, with another $4.9 million going to support vendors as they return to a revitalized Lexington Market. […]
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Thiru Vignarajah announces run for Baltimore City State’s attorney
By Special Report On March 22 at 11:00 a.m., former federal prosecutor and Maryland deputy attorney general Thiru Vignarajah filed to run as a Democrat for State’s Attorney for Baltimore City. His decision comes as Baltimore faces the worst murder rate in its history and State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby faces a federal criminal trial that […]
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Coppin Academy students explore and expand Black history through AFRO archives
By Precious Blake, Special to the AFRO In 2022, Afro Charities kick started its first ever education fellowship in a collaboration with Coppin Academy and Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center. Guided by the vibrant Unique Robinson as lead teaching artist, with support from Coppin Academy teacher Robert S. Hickey III, students are learning about the […]
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Wages for workers in the construction trades on city projects make a significant jump
By Special Report This week, Mayor Scott and members of the Board of Estimates (BOE) approved an increase in the city’s prevailing wage for workers in the construction trades. The increase would boost the base rate for laborers from $8 per hour to $22 per hour – totaling an approximate rate of $43,000 annually. “This […]
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Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative Announces $5.3 Million for Children & Youth Programs
By Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative (the Collaborative) has awarded $5.3 million in grants to support 93 high-quality summer programs for children and youth living in low-income families throughout Baltimore City. The Collaborative is a partnership between public, private and nonprofit institutions that aims to create summer program opportunities for […]
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Mayor Scott launches application portal for Women’s Commission
Applications Now Open BALTIMORE, MD. (Thursday, March 24, 2022) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore will be accepting applications for the Baltimore City Commission for Women. This Women’s History Month, Mayor Scott is reinvigorating the Commission by placing it under the purview of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts
Featured Expert: Kaiser Permanente After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 214 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we are beginning to see significant progress in our fight to end COVID. Cases are dropping following the Omicron surge and many workplaces and community activities are resuming normal operations. […]
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A Celebration of Life and Legacy: Dr. Emmett C. Burns, Jr., Ph.D
Saturday, March 26, 2022 | 11:00 am Rising Sun First Baptist Church 2211 Saint Lukes Lane | Baltimore, MD 21207 Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the AFRO family as a member – subscribers are now members! Join here!
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Maryland Health Care for All Coalition pushes for legislation to help small businesses offer health coverage to employees
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business WriterReport for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com Since 1999, the Maryland Health Care for All Coalition has been on a mission to secure quality, affordable healthcare for all Marylanders. Comprising hundreds of faith, labor, business and community organizations from across the state, the organization is the largest and most diverse coalition of […]
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State Board of Elections Announces New Early Voting, Voter Registration Dates
This story originally appeared on Maryland Matters By Bennett Leckrone Early voting for the delayed July 19 primary will begin on July 7, according to an announcement Monday from the Maryland State Board of Elections. The deadline for primary voters to request a mail-in ballot is July 12, according to the Maryland Elections Administrator Linda H. […]