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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Posted inNEWS
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 […]
Posted inMaryland Government
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 […]
Posted inHealth
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 […]
Posted inNational Sports
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 […]
Posted inNEWS
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 […]
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Congressman Mfume Nominates 30 Maryland Students to Attend U.S. Service Academies
Baltimore – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume announced nominations of 30 students from Maryland’s 7th congressional district for acceptance into the United States Service Academies’ Class of 2026. Congressman Mfume has the honor of nominating qualified young people for attendance at four of the Military Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, […]
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The Road to 100: Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Marks Centennial Year with Acts of Service
By Alexis Taylor, Special to the AFRO For the past 24 months the illustrious ladies of the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. have been steadily marching towards the 100th anniversary of their founding. Leaving a trail of service behind them, the oldest chapter in the state of Maryland has blazed a […]
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A dream come true: WJZ’s Max McGee joins ESPN
By Demetrius DillardSpecial to the AFRO A local sports broadcaster’s dream is coming true. Max McGee, a sports anchor and reporter with Baltimore’s WJZ, will soon be leaving town to work for the nation’s premier sports network. He will be joining ESPN as one of its newest sports anchors for the network’s signature news and […]
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Maryland HBCUs among others to receive bomb threats in 2-day span
By Reginald L. Allen II, Special to the AFRO At 6:17 a.m. on Feb. 1, Morgan State University alerted its students to shelter in place and conduct classes remotely in response to a bomb threat that was received. Morgan State becomes another name added to the ongoing list of HBCUs that have received a bomb […]
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Mayor Scott names former teacher and education expert to Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
BALTIMORE, MD. — Mayor Brandon M. Scott has selected former Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fellow, Teach For America teacher, and U.S. Department of Education policy advisor Robert Salley to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. “It is my sincere pleasure to appoint Robert Salley as a Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners member,” […]
