By Aysia Morton Special to the AFRO In 2019, Morgan State University became the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to create an on-campus center for blockchain and financial technology (FinTech). The National Fintech Center is a self-proclaimed center of excellence. It’s the hub of the HBCU Blockchain and FinTech network and actively engages faculty and […]
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Many use e-books, most prefer the old fashioned way
By Nicole D. Batey Special to the AFRO Although e-tablet or electronic readers, like the Kindle by Amazon or Nook by Barnes and Nobles, enhanced the way people read today, the physical book is still preferred by the majority of readers across the country. According to Tonerbuzz.com, a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center on book […]
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Headphones: workplace essential or leisurely gadget?
By Jordan Thomas Special to the AFRO American History is filled with great inventions that have revolutionized our modern world. One of those inventions is the headphones and earphones. According to the website Audio Reputation headphones were first invented in 1881 and used primarily by telephone operators that were bulky and massive and weighed approximately […]
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Morgan Scholar Mikayla Harris Earns $15,000 Astronaut Scholarship
Senior Biology Major Is Second Consecutive Morgan ASF Award Recipient For a second consecutive year, Morgan State University has produced an Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) award winner. Mikayla Harris, a senior from the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS), is among the 60 students from 44 universities across the nation who were awarded […]
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Vigil, community walk held for ‘unfathomable’ death of Evelyn Player
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO As the city continues to mourn the loss of Evelyn Player, hundreds gathered to honor the life of the beloved community member on the grounds of Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore for a vigil and community walk on Nov. 18. The 69-year-old woman’s death has disheartened the […]
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Medical technology: Is it always the latest and greatest?
By Mylika Scatliffe Special to the AFRO The Oxford dictionary defines technology as the “application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.” Another definition states that “technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life.” Medicine is a science that constantly evolves and simultaneously stays the same. The […]
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Bowie, Coppin, UMES secure funding to strengthen the STEM pipeline for students of color
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com According to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), 25% of African-American graduates with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees come from historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs). These institutions play a pivotal role in diversifying the STEM workforce, which primarily consists of […]
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Alaska Air Group partners with UMES to underwrite costs for flight training
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Alaska Air Group recently teamed up with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to offer financial assistance to undergraduate students who want to become commercial airline pilots. In Maryland, UMES is the only college to offer a 4-year degree program in aviation […]
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10 Black Engineers You Should Know
Suppose George Washington Carver, Madam C.J. Walker, Garrett Morgan, and Percy Julian are known for touching every life with their technological advancements in the last millennia. In that case, these Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) winners are some of history’s most innovative people. These trailblazing scientists and engineers include the architect of the […]
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Morgan, Howard rank among the top institutions for STEM
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com The Hundred-Seven is on a mission to positively promote the United States’ historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It features the first and only searchable database of all the academic programs offered by these institutions. In addition to highlighting the history and impact […]
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Health Care for the Homeless annual 5K charity run exceeds fundraising goal
By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The eighth annual “Rock Your Socks” Health Care for the Homeless 5K run was a day of generous giving, fun and friendly competition held on the frigid morning of Nov. 6 at Patterson Park. Community members, local organizations, Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) officials and volunteers and event […]
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GEDCO celebrates 30 years of housing and service
By J.K. Schmid Special to the AFRO GEDCO is celebrating 30 years of service, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. The Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) provides housing and support services to Baltimore’s older adults, adults with disabilities and those who have experienced homelessness. The AFRO sat down with Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) Chief Executive Officer […]