Baltimore’s Coppin State University celebrates 125 years of educating and empowering the city’s majority-Black community. Its programs and community initiatives continue to benefit future generations of youth.
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Advocates, experts push for quality care to address breast cancer disparities
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Every October, the world turns pink for breast cancer awareness month to encourage screening, educate about risk factors and symptoms and show support to those affected by the disease. For some, it is a symbol of hope and encouragement, and for others it is a reminder of how their lives […]
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Postscript for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Just keep that mammogram appointment
After skipping mammograms for four years, healthcare professional Laurene Scott finally got screened—just as her cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer. Doctors say anxiety, busy lives, and fear often delay screenings, especially among Black women, who remain 38 percent more likely to die from the disease.
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Annual Masked Ball returns to Charm City
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com With the assistance of individuals like Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) remains committed to transforming the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Baltimore City On Saturday, Nov. 1, beginning with a 7 p.m. reception, UNCF will return its fundraising event, the […]
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Baltimore commissioner suspends ‘police powers’ of officer seen attempting to hit man with squad car
Screenshots from a video uploaded to Tik Tok show an officer of the Baltimore Police Department running down a man in his squad car, ultimately crashing into private property.
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‘I’m important too’: The role of self-care in postpartum healing
Postpartum recovery isn’t about going back to who you were before motherhood—it’s about rediscovering yourself through intentional self-care. In this article, a mother and a doula share honest reflections on how rest, movement, boundaries and self-compassion shape healing after birth.
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Navigating breast cancer: A mother and daughter’s journey of strength
Dr. Michelle Taylor and her mother, Rita Works, shared their breast cancer journeys, emphasizing early detection, family medical history and the power of support. They hope to inspire vigilance and informed care.
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Civil rights, advocacy groups demand accountability after false AI alert leads to student detainment at Kenwood High
Black leaders are speaking out in support of Kenwood High School student Taki Allen, 16, who was handcuffed at gunpoint by members of the Baltimore County Police Department after an artificial intelligence surveillance system mistakenly identified his Doritos bag as a gun. Now, advocacy and civil rights groups, including Associated Black Charities and the Randallstown NAACP, are calling the incident a failure of leadership and systemic bias and urging accountability, AI audits and reforms to protect students of color.
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New PrattForm program supports Baltimore youth’s entrepreneurial goals
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is expanding its youth entrepreneurship efforts with PrattForm, a new year-round program that helps teens grow their business ideas with continued mentorship and support.
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Vulnerable communities still struggling with aging water systems
Vulnerable Americans face unsafe water from aging pipes, pollution, and underinvestment. Local leaders are pushing for clean, safe waterways with crucial state-level support.
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Black Founders Table turns intention into infrastructure for entrepreneurs
Black Founders Table (BFT) is carving out an ecosystem where Black entrepreneurs can scale their companies with strategy, mentorship and policy influence. Rather than offering surface-level support, BFT equips founders with practical tools to commercialize ideas, secure contracts and gain long-term influence.
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Greater Baltimore Urban League builds pathways from classrooms to boardrooms
The Greater Baltimore Urban League is transforming lives by equipping youth and entrepreneurs with the tools to lead, succeed and build wealth. Through programs like the Saturday Leadership Program and hands-on business coaching, GBUL empowers future leaders with life skills, mentorship and access to real opportunities.