By Chief Melvin Russell, via Persuasion.Community I grew up in Baltimore, where Black neighborhoods were filled with extended families watching over one another especially the children. No one in the neighborhood bore any burdens alone. Whether it was hunger, childcare issues, rent, transportation- or repairs, the extended family was always there to fill the need. […]
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The AFRO welcomes two new additions to the editorial team
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. and Digital Editormgreen@afro.com The publication is pleased to welcome two new members of the editorial team to help continue the strong storytelling legacy of the media company. Longtime AFRO writer Alexis Taylor has joined the editorial team as news editor and recent graduate Nadia Reese is entering the journalism workforce as […]
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Black male investment group The Club of Baltimore boasts a legacy of 91 years
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Club of Baltimore, a Black male investment club, has been in existence for 91 years. It was born in 1931 in the midst of segregation and the Great Depression. At that time, African Americans were not welcome in the predominantly White investment […]
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NWSA Condemns the Attack on the People of Ukraine
Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Special to the AFRO The National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) takes seriously our charge to never be silent in the face of evil. We understand that we do not have the luxury to sit by while countries are attacked, war is being waged, and women and children are being killed. One […]
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The Moore Report: UPDATE – Baltimore County’s redistricting plan: A Judge rules in favor of fairness and calls for a better one
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. U.S. District Court Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on Feb. 22, blocked a redistricting plan from the Baltimore County Council that included just one majority Black council district and ordered county officials to adopt a new plan by March 8. Judge Grissby issued an order requiring county officials to adopt a new plan […]
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UpSurge Baltimore works to create the country’s first Equitech city
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com UpSurge Baltimore is on a mission to make Baltimore a top-tier tech city, one where everyone belongs and where everyone is afforded the opportunity to participate. Launched in 2021, UpSurge Baltimore is more than just an organization, it’s a city-wide movement united under […]
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CIAA Tournament Highlights HBCU Excellence
By Stephanie Harper, Special to the AFRO Baltimore City bid farewell to Black History Month in high fashion this year, with a slew of events related to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament occurring at the Royal Farms Arena in Downtown Baltimore. The event brought an influx of Black dollars to area hotels, restaurants […]
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Mayor rescinds masking order, cites declining hospitalizations, decreasing positive COVID cases
By AFRO Staff As of Mar.1, 2022, Baltimoreans will no longer have to mask indoors as a safety precaution against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 infection. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott lifted the City’s indoor masking order, which had been in effect since instituted on August 10, 2021. The order was be rescinded due […]
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Tyrone Taborn joins MPT Foundation board of directors
By Career Communications Group CEOUSBE Online Tyrone Taborn will join the volunteer board of directors of The MPT Foundation, the fundraising affiliate of Maryland Public Television (MPT). The Foundation is comprised of approximately 24 members from a range of different Maryland businesses, civic organizations and cultural communities. The goal of the MPT Foundation is to […]
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Legislative Brief SB0852
By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO Many people often wonder what sparks the ideas for the introduction of new legislative bills. In some cases, there could be community needs, in others good news to be shared about a particular subject that needs additional support, educational needs that need to be enhanced, or increased protective […]
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Kidzstuff Ribbon Cutting
By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO Over the past 2-years the wave of Covid has negatively impacted countless childcare centers across the United States. However, it didn’t stop the dreams of Angela Johnston-Kidane of opening her own childcare center. In celebration of her efforts, she gathered with new families, friends, relatives, and staff members […]
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National Action Network Black History Month Celebration, Greater Baltimore Chapter
By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO The Greater Baltimore Chapter of the National Action Network held its Black history celebration at the Arena Players. The event was themed, ‘Black History Month Matters’. Hosted by Larry Young, Chair of the NAN Greater Baltimore Chapter, and Radio Personality April Watts. In carrying out the vision of […]
