By Megan Sayles Special to the AFRO While co-hosting the Larry Young Morning Show, longtime community activist Marvin “Doc” Cheatham received some discouraging news on air. A 75-year-old Marylander called in to inform Young and Cheatham that his Johns Hopkins Medicare Advantage Plan was being canceled, and he had to begin a search for alternative […]
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New portrait commemorates the life of the Honorable Elijah Cummings
By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO #AFRONewsAtNoon In honor of the work of transcendent leaders, Johns Hopkins University has selected a portrait of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings as the first alongside Edith Windsor, another civil rights icon, to be installed at the university’s Milton S. Eisenhower Library in April. The unveiling was held […]
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Protect Yourself and Your Baby. Get Vaccinated
By Dr. Trashawn Thorton-Davis, Ob-Gyn at Kaiser Permanente Being pregnant is an exciting time, and many expectant mothers take extra care throughout their pregnancies to ensure that they stay healthy for themselves and their babies – from being mindful of what they eat and drink to staying physically active. In my practice as an Ob-Gyn, […]
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Report: Culture of misconduct within BPD emboldened crooked cops, paved way for GTTF unit corruption
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO A two-year investigation has yielded a 515-page report on the Baltimore Police Department’s (BPD) Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF) and the spoiled culture that have allowed corrupt officers to thrive. The independent investigation by Steptoe & Johnson LLP, an international law firm, was set in motion by BPD […]
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Death of a salesman: Remembering Robert Murphy Matthews Sr.
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Robert Murphy Matthews Sr. was the great-grandson of John H. Murphy Sr., founder of the AFRO-American Newspaper. At age 75, sadly he (nicknamed Robin) died of a heart attack last week. He was co-owner and vice president of Creative Media Systems (CMS) for 28 years. CMS […]
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James “Winky” Camphor: Lessons from a life well lived
By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO If you are looking for a little inspiration, heartfelt-moments and gut-wrenching laughter, consider the wisdom, warmth and humor of James Camphor (better known as Winky). He entered eternal rest on Jan. 7, leaving behind a chasm in the hearts of his beloved wife Florine “Peaches,” family, and friends […]
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Rep. Anthony Brown raises more than $647,000 for Maryland Attorney General’s race, receives key endorsement from The Collective PAC
Brown’s campaign demonstrates momentum with strong cash-on-hand, endorsements from across Maryland LARGO, MD – Congressman Anthony G. Brown has raised $647,000 for his campaign to become Maryland’s next Attorney General and will report having more than $615,000 cash on hand. Congressman Brown also has $1.48 million in his federal campaign committee that would be available […]
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Reforming the City’s broken procurement system
Dear Baltimore, Reforming the City’s broken procurement system has been one of my main priorities this council term. Improving the process for awarding city contracts creates new accountability and transparency. Too often businesses that can deliver high quality service at competitive costs are put off from doing business with the City because our processes are […]
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This New Year focus on financial health: Tips to becoming financially fit
By Michelle Lawrence, Chase Community and Business Development Executive Director Whether you’re looking to becoming financially independent, planning for a long awaited vacation, or saving for a down payment to buy your first home, we want 2022 to become the year you became familiar with some of the tools and skills to help make your […]
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The Moore Report: Cracking the WIRE during Black Lives Matter
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. An excellent collection of An excellent collection of essays about a groundbreaking television series, the Wire, should be on the book reader’s list for those looking for a trip down recent memory lane and a chat on several corners in the form of essays. Check it out. Cracking the WIRE […]
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Belair-Edison residents ‘take back’ community, celebrate a homicide-free year
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Though Baltimore City is coming from a dreadful year that saw more than 330 homicides, the Belair-Edison community has something to celebrate. The past year was monumental for Safe Streets Belair-Edison as the organization recorded zero homicides in 365 days in its catchment zone, which lies within Northeast […]
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Nonprofit Lori’s Hands Helps foster intergenerational exchanges in Baltimore
By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO The nonprofit Lori’s Hands came about as a tribute to a mother. The organization that began in Delaware, and expanded to Baltimore two years ago, aims to create synergistic relationships wIth its clients, particularly the underserved low-income older adults with age-related health issues. “Our Founder and current President […]