By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Since the controversial presidential election of 2016, significant concerns surrounding the security and validity of election results have risen among American voters, according to The Canton Group, a business technology services firm based in Baltimore. The firm has also cited increased voter apprehension in recent years, asserting the […]
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Morgan State University Alumnus and accomplished journalist April D. Ryan to deliver Fall Commencement Keynote
More Than 500 Anticipated to Graduate at University’s Eighth Annual Fall Conferring of Degrees By Morgan State U BALTIMORE — Morgan State University (MSU) President David K. Wilson announced today that April D. Ryan, White House correspondent, CNN political analyst and Washington, D.C. bureau chief for TheGrio, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 8th Fall Commencement Exercises […]
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ABC brings Oprah home to Baltimore
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware AFRO Managing Editor Waves of happiness filled the social media air as people responded to the familiar voice and face that graced the virtual final broadcast of Associated Black Charities Equity First/A Speaker Series. First in the series was Kesha Boyd, executive director, multicultural video and entertainment with Xfinity Consumer […]
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Historical Library opens, preserves culture of East Baltimore community
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 […]
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University of Maryland Medical System announces $5.1 million initiative for recruitment of nurses, other clinical positions from Maryland’s Community Colleges
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) today announced a $5.1 million commitment to recruit registered nurses and other clinical bedside experts from Maryland’s community colleges. This initiative marks the System’s first-ever “One UMMS” unified effort to target new graduates from the state’s two-year schools and will be effective with graduates beginning in December. “As […]
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Inez Augins-Watson proves there’s no age limit to staying active
By Megan Sayles msayles@afro.com If there is one thing that Inez Augins-Watson embodies, it’s that age is merely a number. No matter how cliché the phrase is, she proves it to be true. The 83-year-old spends her days teaching fitness classes and swimming lessons to members of her community when she’s not enjoying the company […]
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Justis Connection serves as the only Black lawyer referral service
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com As soon as Kisha Brown started law school at Georgetown University, people began reaching out to ask her how they could find a lawyer. It dawned on Brown that many members of the Black community do not have access to legal representation. As […]
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Homegoing Celebration for Brother Edgar A. Brookins, Jr.
Homegoing Celebration for Brother Edgar A. Brookins, Jr. Saturday, December 18 at 11:00 a.m., Memorial Chapel, Fort Myer, Virginia Read tributes to Mr. Brookins here and here. Read additional articles related to Mr. Brookins: Ciera Brookins Memorialized at an Emotional Service Ciera Brookins, Morgan Student, Dies at 25 A Reflection on Veterans Day from a […]
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Owning a Home: Guidance from Your Local Home Lending Advisor
Are you considering buying your first home, but unsure where to start? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and the path to ownership may feel confusing for many first-time buyers. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be. Chase bank can help you navigate the homebuying process, so getting […]
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State Farm and Reading is Fundamental join forces to deliver literacy kits to students
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com In an effort to celebrate the power of reading, State Farm and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) recently delivered 1,000 literacy kits to So Others Might Eat, a D.C. nonprofit that supports residents experiencing poverty and homelessness, and Title I elementary schools in the […]
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Infection preventionist Erica Jones works to enhance lives in the community
By J.J. McQueen Special to the AFRO Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the conversation around pediatric healthcare for African Americans has been the epi-center of many medical professionals. As a whole, the idea of approaching the health of minorities has slowly become an essential cause. Even with the growing focus of how to address the question […]
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A salute to ‘Mr. D.C.:’ Veteran, Omega Man, long-time AFRO employee dies at 74
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Army Officer, Omega Man, college professor, Sunday school teacher, church leader, dedicated AFRO employee, volunteer extraordinaire, Lupus advocate, “Mr. D.C.” and, most proudly, Dad and Granddad, were some of the many titles Edgar Brookins answered to in his 74 years on earth. On Dec. 1, 2021, […]