Baltimore City Administrator Faith Leach says Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 10-year plan aims to target the city’s current budget deficit, while investing in service delivery, infrastructure and making taxes more equitable for residents.
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Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Community grieves veteran BCDOT employee, Gregory Turnipseed, as funeral plans are announced
Baltimore transportation employee Gregory Turnipseed, 71, has died from injuries sustained in a workplace assault, city officials announced. A 14-year veteran of the Traffic Division, Turnipseed is remembered by leaders, colleagues and family as a dedicated public servant whose loss has deeply shaken the community.
Posted inHealth
Laila’s Gift hosts inaugural We C.A.R.E. Conference for caregivers
Laila’s Gift hosted its first We C.A.R.E. Conference in Annapolis, Md., providing caregivers of children with special needs with education, resources and community support. The event also introduced the Laila Elopement Awareness and Dissemination (LEAD) Act to address elopement risks statewide.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore jury awards survivors of heinous attack $21.5 million
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com On Sept. 19, 2023 April Hurley was spending time with a friend, Jonte Gilmore, in the room she was renting in a Baltimore boarding house when the maintenance man knocked on her door. He had discovered a leak. What happened next changed her life forever. After the maintenance […]
Posted inObituaries - Washington D.C.
Beloved journalist James L. Wright Jr. dies at 62
By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor James L. Wright Jr., the internationally respected former AFRO reporter and editor, has died at age 62. Wright was a resolute and focused sports, political and public affairs reporter who also served as a city editor for the AFRO American Newspaper for many years. At the time of his […]
Posted inMaryland News
Anne Arundel County hosts local event apologizing for role in slavery
On Saturday, Nov. 22, Anne Arundel County released an official apology for their role in slavery, and the impact it has had on the community.
Posted inBUSINESS
Will Holmes to celebrate 20 years of entrepreneurial success with consulting business
Will Holmes, founder of Will Holmes Consulting, will soon celebrate 20 years of success with a renewed focus on entrepreneurship training and community impact.
Posted inSports
No denying Baltimore’s offensive issues after the Ravens struggle against a weak Bengals defense
After weeks of warning signs, the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive problems came fully into focus in a lopsided Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bengals. With turnovers, shaky pass protection, and uncharacteristic struggles from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Baltimore sputtered against a Cincinnati defense that had been among the league’s weakest, raising urgent questions as the AFC North race tightens.
Posted inReligion
A pastor wants Black men praying together at sunrise
Amid widespread calls for spiritual renewal, Bishop Kenneth O. Robinson Jr. is urging Black men worldwide to unite in prayer at sunrise on Dec. 1. The 6 a.m. call-in gathering aims to spark revival, foster accountability, and strengthen men’s leadership in families, churches, and communities through DreamLife Worship Center.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Thanksgiving giveback events bring food, hope and community support to Baltimore neighborhoods
God’s Best Family and the Baltimore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosted Thanksgiving community giveaways, providing food, resources and fellowship to Baltimore residents impacted by economic hardship. The events served hundreds of families while emphasizing hope, long-term support and the importance of community care.
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Kappa Silhouettes host annual toy drive
By AFRO Staff On Nov. 22 the Kappa Silhouettes held their annual toy drive. For more than a decade the Silhouettes have been a driving force behind the Christmas cheer experienced by families across Baltimore City. Over 100 toys donated by those in attendance. From dolls to art sets and learning games and small keyboards, […]
Posted inBaltimore Events
UNCF Baltimore hosts fundraising event for HBCUs and their students
By United Negro College Fund United Nergo College Fund (UNCF) hosted its third annual Baltimore Masked Ball on Nov. 1 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, drawing over 200 guests and raising $200,000 to support scholarships for students attending Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The evening celebration was attended by a diverse group […]
