By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Rodriguez, Navy Office of Community Outreach NORFOLK, Va. – Seaman Noah Latimer, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Latimer joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Latimer serves as […]
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Maryland Food Bank Receives $115,000 through Bank of America COVID-19 Employee Booster Initiative
Will enable the Maryland Food Bank to provide 230,000 meals to help fight hunger in Maryland Bank of America donated $100 for each bank employee who recorded a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in addition to a company contribution BALTIMORE, MD– Bank of America today announced a $115,000 donation – the equivalent of 230,000 meals – to […]
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Leadership Baltimore County hosts initiative to discuss the impact of COVID -19 on the local community
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Communities are at their best when pulling together for a common cause. Leadership Baltimore County (LBC) is a community leadership program with a mission to improve opportunities and the quality of life for its citizens. It operates with three main pillars in mind; to educate leaders about the […]
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The limitless life of African American kids with autism
By J.J. McQueenSpecial to the AFRO Donovan Webb is a high school basketball player, bowler, brother, son, and Black male with Autism. Much like every other teenager in the world, Donovan has goals and dreams. Many of which for some could be overshadowed by his disability. However, that hasn’t stopped he and his family from […]
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Students shine at City Schools winter graduation
By J.J. McQueenSpecial to the AFRO As the morning’s gray sky gave way to sunshine, Baltimore City Schools’ graduates gathered at Forest Park High School in anticipation of their 2022 winter graduation ceremony. With families and the community of educators in attendance, the atmosphere was full of positive energy and excitement. City Schools CEO Sonja […]
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Maryland organizations push back against Senate nixing virtual testimony
By STEPHEN NEUKAM and E. A. BREEDEN, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – More than 100 Maryland organizations have called on the state Senate to continue live video testimony at committee hearings after the chamber’s leadership announced it would end the option Monday when the Senate transitions back to in-person meetings. The organizations, which include leading […]
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First Baptist Church of Guilford Hosts 4th Annual Black History Month – HBCU Benefit Concert
By Special Report — The First Baptist Church of Guilford (FBCOG) hosts its 4th annual scholarship benefit concert on Sunday, February 20 at 4 PM EST. This will be a hybrid event held in-person and live-streamed for audiences to enjoy. This year, the Morgan State University Choir returns as the featured guest. In years past, […]
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#WordinBlack: Money Matters: Ways parents can teach financial literacy at home
By Alexis Taylor, Special to the AFRO While the pandemic has significantly disrupted math and reading classes across the country for two years, millions of students have also missed out on college, career and financial literacy classes often provided in school settings. According to the Council for Economic Education’s biennial report Economic and Personal Finance […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Black Philanthropy Circle Launches in Baltimore, Announces Inaugural Grantmaking Cycle
By Special to the AFRO BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) is proud to announce the launch of the Black Philanthropy Circle. The Black Philanthropy Circle is a non-profit 501(c)3 donor-advised fund focused on charitable giving to nonprofits that directly support Black people and communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The Circle has begun its […]
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Mayor Scott Announces Official Launch of Water4All Program
BALTIMORE, MD. — Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of the Water4All discount program, a new program designed to provide more equitable access to financial assistance for eligible Baltimore City residents who need help paying their water bills. This new water assistance program provides a monthly discount for water and sewer costs based on […]
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#WordinBlack: HBCU Strong: Bomb Threats Will Not Deter Us
by Dr. David K. Wilson When I reflect on the spate of bomb threats made to HBCU campuses over the last few weeks, I am reminded of an old Negro spiritual, “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around.” As the president of Morgan State University, a public historically Black research university with more than 8,000 students […]
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Supreme Art in Hampden
By Jermaine E. Davenport, Davenport Imports & Arts “The Pursuit of Perfection” is the name of the current exhibition–Feb. 1 through March 14–by acclaimed, up-and-coming Baltimore artist Wendell Supreme Shannon in the new gallery space of Davenport Arts & Imports on “The Avenue” in Hampden. On view and for sale are more than 20 recent, […]
