By J.J. McQueenSpecial to the AFRO In the spirit of celebrating Black History Month, Rob Jackson, founder and co-leader of (RIOT) Running Is Our Therapy group, kicked off this month’s educational run tour by making AFRO headquarters their first stop. While standing in 20-degree weather, Jackson read a passage of history about the Afro with […]
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Maryland Gov. Hogan announces he will not run for U.S. Senate, a blow to Republicans’ chance to flip the seat and win back the Senate
By Stephen NeukamCapital News Service ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Larry Hogan, R, announced Tuesday that he will not run for the U.S. Senate, ending the Republican Party’s best chance of flipping the seat now held by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. His surprise announcement at the end of a press conference touting the state’s continued recovery […]
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Black and woman-owned Sunday Morning Coffee Company celebrates the culture of coffee
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com Savannah Mitchell has long been fascinated by coffee, but there was a time where she did not know she could have a profession in it. After studying hospitality management at Howard University, Mitchell held various jobs to support her family, but her desire to […]
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Black women assume key roles in Baltimore City government
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Recently, Mayor Brandon Scott selected two Black women to take charge of critical roles in city government. Chichi Nyagah-Nash, who previously served as the director of the Department of General Services (DGS), took over for Daniel Ramos as the new deputy city administrator. […]
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Bill aims to reform law that means second chance for most, but can trigger deportation for Maryland immigrants
By Vanessa G. SánchezCapital News Service ANNAPOLIS – Under Maryland law, first-time, nonviolent offenders of relatively minor crimes can plead guilty and receive probation, and after a successful completion, go on without the burden of a criminal conviction haunting the rest of their lives. Not so for the immigrants in the state. In order to […]
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Counties with the highest rate of food insecurity in Maryland
Written by Stacker Counties with the highest rate of food insecurity in MarylandEvery county in the United States is home to people experiencing food insecurity, defined by the nonprofit Feeding America as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life.” The USDA estimates […]
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Baltimore-based ‘Fearless’ creates searchable museum for NMAAHC
By Nadine Matthews, Special to the AFRO “It was quite a long bidding process,” CEO Delali Dzirasa tells the the AFRO about his tech service company, Fearless’ efforts to be chosen to create a digital Searchable Museum for the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The NMAAHC is the country’s first and […]
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House leadership announces legislative implementation plan for legal Cannabis
Press Release from: Adrienne A. Jones, Speaker Maryland House of Delegates ANNAPOLIS, MD – Judiciary Chairman Luke Clippinger introduced House Bill 837 that creates an equitable path to adult recreational cannabis should Marylanders vote to legalize cannabis in the 2022 General Election. The legislation establishes an implementation plan based on the findings of the House Cannabis Referendum Workgroup […]
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Action Needed! Help small organizations get health coverage!
Help small businesses and nonprofits get health coverage! Urge your legislators to support HB 709/SB 632 to create a state subsidy program to help more small employers, including faith based organizations, be able to afford health coverage for their employees. Only 37% of small groups offer health coverage to employees in Maryland, compared with 95% of large […]
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AFRO Exclusive! CIAA commissioner talks pandemic pivot, importance of tournament
By Micha Green,AFRO D.C. and Digital Editormgreen@afro.com In a few short weeks Charm City will host the 76th Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament, ushering in important athletic, political, career and social events for young people to seasoned adults. While the celebration’s official kickoff date is Feb. 22, CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams told the AFRO […]
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John Harbaugh confident Ravens will bounce back next season
By Todd Karpovich, Associated Press Ravens Coach John Harbaugh has begun the process to make Baltimore a contender again after a frustrating season that ended with six straight defeats. “I’m pretty fired up, excited, ready to go,” Harbaugh said during his first news conference since the season ended, on Jan. 31. “You think every single […]
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Mayor Scott’s statement of President Biden’s announced action on gun violence and support of community policing and community violence intervention
BALTIMORE, MD. (Friday, February 4, 2022) — “Stronger law enforcement is critical in stopping gun crime, but it’s made more effective when we make real investments in making our communities stronger and in addressing the causes of crime before it spills over into violence.” – President Joseph R. Biden “In Baltimore City, we have been […]