By Michelle Y. Green Special to the AFRO The Maryland General Assembly convened January 13, with both the House and Senate meeting in person. “The work goes on. The work must continue,” said Senate President Bill Ferguson in his opening address. “The fundamental components of what we are here to do over the next 90 […]
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Pass Voting Rights Legislation Now!
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Earlier this week, President Joe Biden uttered five words about the voting rights bills stalled by Republicans in the U.S. Senate: “I’m tired of being quiet.” Mr. President, you should be. The time to pass voting rights legislation is now! ~ Naturally, the transition into a new calendar year brings about […]
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Blacks for Brown for Maryland Attorney General
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Anthony Brown is running for Attorney General for the state of Maryland. His name may sound familiar to you. He has been the Representative for the 4th Congressional District for the past five years, but he also served as the state’s lieutenant governor from 2007-2015. He […]
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African American leaders support Perez for Governor
By Salima Marriott, Special to the AFRO Tom Perez is no stranger to Baltimore. For seven years, Tom served as a professor at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore where many of his students were first generation African Americans to attend law school, and where he ran the law […]
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Homegoing Service arrangements for Rev. Dr. Gloria Knox
It is with profound sadness that Trustee Calvin Knox, Jr and Family announce the transition of The Reverend Dr. Gloria Alford Knox to Glory The Family will receive visitors on Friday, January 14, 2022, 4 pm – 7 pm at Howell Funeral Home East, 3332 Brehms Lane Baltimore, MD 21213 The Homegoing Service is Saturday, […]
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Helping Up Mission to open new Center for women and children
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Helping Up Mission, a Baltimore, faith-based nonprofit that provides programs and services to men and women suffering from homelessness and addiction, is set to open a Center for Women and Children at the end of January. The new center will be located on […]
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How will you go blue for Team BCPS Day? It’s this Thursday — January 13!
The second Thursday of every January is Team BCPS Day, our day to kick off the new year by celebrating all the individuals who comprise Team BCPS — students, teachers, staff, parents/caregivers, volunteers, and supporters. On Thursday, January 13, please join us in honoring the unity, dedication, and perseverance of the people of Team BCPS […]
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Red Cross: National blood crisis could be dangerous for patients
Baltimore, MD (Jan. 11, 2022) — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need […]
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Deadline for Baltimore Homecoming’s Crab Tank Pitch Competition closes Friday
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com #AFRONews@Noon Baltimore Homecoming is holding its second Crab Tank Pitch Competition, and the deadline for the application closes Friday. The competition, which is loosely based on the famous television series Shark Tank, is sponsored by M&T Bank and gives small- to medium-sized businesses […]
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Crisis in Baltimore Corrections
By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO In an effort to raise awareness about health and safety protocols within Baltimore and surrounding correctional facilities. AFSMCE Council 3 President Patrick Moran, and correctional officers hosted a press conference via zoom to share the state of local and state correctional facilities. The presser was prompted after reports […]
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The Reginald F. Lewis Museum family mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. Bowyer G. Freeman
The Board and Staff of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum extend our deepest condolences to our executive director Terri Lee Freeman at the passing of her husband, Rev. Dr. Bowyer G. Freeman, Senior Pastor of the New St. Mark Baptist Church. A dedicated and ardent champion for equity and justice, he was a groundbreaking leader […]
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Overwhelmed? Overcome! Overflow! Jacqueline Eugenia’s legacy
By Mylika Scatliffe AFRO Women’s Health Writer In March 2017 Jacqueline Eugenia Crest, known as “Jackie” to loved ones, was diagnosed with a form of Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer, most often seen in lifelong smokers and Asian women. She was neither. That night in March 2017, her doctors told her husband to gather her […]