By Maya Pottiger Special to the AFRO Allen AME pastor, the Rev. Brenda White was walking through the neighborhood one day when someone stopped her, saying, “Pastor, the birds are back.” Confused by the statement, she repeated, “The birds are back?” “You put in the garden,” the person explained. “The garden brought the bees, the […]
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TEDCO generates $2.3 billion in economic benefits to the State of Maryland and supports 10,433 Maryland jobs, according to new independent study
COLUMBIA, Md. (November 17, 2021) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced today the findings of an independent study detailing the impact of TEDCO’s six core programs to the state of Maryland. Conducted by the University of Baltimore’s Jacob France Institute, the study found that TEDCO provides significant value to the state’s start-up […]
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MSU forms deal with Nigeria’s TETFund to bring 50 doctoral students to college annually
By Morgan State University Morgan State University (MSU) President David K. Wilson has announced a new educational collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), a fiduciary and funding agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The five-year agreement with TETFund will create a pathway for international students to study in the U.S. and pursue […]
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Someday at Christmas: A look into how the world celebrates
By Frances Murphy (Toni) Draper CEO and Publisher One of my all-time favorite Christmas albums is Stevie Wonder’s first Christmas album (1967) Someday at Christmas. Someday at Christmas men won’t be boys Playing with bombs like kids play with toys One warm December our hearts will see A world where men are free Someday at […]
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AFRO columnist, MSU professor wins 2021 Bingham Fellowship Award
By NLA (News Leaders Association) Columbia, Mo. (Dec.10, 2021) – The News Leaders Association (NLA) announced today that Wayne Dawkins, professor of professional practice at the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University, is the 2021 recipient of the Barry Bingham Sr. Fellowship, awarded by the News Leaders Association. The $1,000 award, […]
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Anonymous donor gifts Morgan $2.75 million to increase access to a college education and support student success
By Morgan State U Funds Will Establish ‘Leading the Future’ Scholarship Program, Providing Opportunities for Up to 83 Students Each Semester to Pursue an Education BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson today announced receipt of a new $2.5-million gift from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The latest gift follows an initial $250,000 from […]
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Living Kwanzaa’s principles today
By Vicki T. Lee AFRO Archives 2005 It was Dr. Maulana Karenga’s wish in 1966 that African-Americans have a celebration that spoke to their cultural beliefs and way of life. But for Stanley “Bunjo” Butler, a seven-day celebration is hardly enough. Starting the day, after Christmas, and lasting until Jan. 1, Kwanzaa, derived from the […]
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Do you have questions about the COVID vaccine for kids? This pediatrician has answers.
By Adrienne Collier, MD, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, many parents are excited to experience the sense of relief and security that comes with knowing their kids are protected. As a mother of four, I felt relieved when the vaccine received […]
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Health disparities hit survival rates for cancer, COVID
By Jayne O’Donnell, Julianne Hill and Enijah Brennon Leana Wen knew her mother, who got winded walking to her car, wasn’t simply anxious or depressed. But that’s what the medical doctors treating Sandy Ying Zhang thought and that’s what mattered. It was the early 2000’s and Wen was in medical school, but her mother scoffed, […]
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Deadline for Reimagine Main Street and The WELL’s Backing Black Business grant closes Wednesday
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com The Women’s Entrepreneur Leadership Lab (The WELL) recently partnered with Reimagine Main Street, a multi-stakeholder, cross-sector initiative focused on the recovery of small business from COVID-19, to launch the Backing Black Business grant program. Backing Black Business will award $2 million worth of […]
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Local youth organization receives top nominations
By Black PR Wire Motivating Students to Excel Through the Arts (Black PR Wire) BALTIMORE, Maryland — Since 2004, Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) has been changing the lives of underprivileged youth in the DMV through the arts. The nonprofit organization, which serves youth ages 5-18, offers programming through partner schools and establishments. Their […]
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East Baltimore Historical Library opens
By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO The preservation of a community requires the effort of many. Most importantly, the steadfastness of a visionary. One who is unafraid to confront every issue, challenge the strong and the weak, and praise everyone that commits to the assignment. Ms. Nia Redmond is the epitome of what an […]