Erica Meadows, Loyola School director, in the new St. Ignatius kindergarten classroom. By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO The Loyola Early Learning Center is expanding into a full-fledged school. With the expansion comes a new name, the learning center has renamed itself the Loyola School. Originally offering preschool and pre-K in 2017, Loyola […]
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Chronicling hearing impaired golfer Langston Frazier’s path to the PGA
Langston Frazier has already put his PGA education to use as an assistant golf professional at the University of Maryland Golf Course, the same school where he’s pursuing a graduate degree in broadcast journalism. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Langston Frazier was born hearing impaired in both ears, which nullified […]
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Baltimore native speaks to Morgan State University students about career opportunities in Navy
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Diana Quinlan/Released) BALTIMORE (Sept. 9, 2021) Chief Builder Jerma Cloude, a Baltimore native, an officer recruiter assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia, speaks to Morgan State University students about career opportunities in America’s Navy during the Navy Promotional Days (NPD) Baltimore. NPDs are a part […]
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Comptroller implores Marylanders to apply for student loan tax credit
Comptroller Peter Franchot finds it regrettable that the cost of higher education prevents people from attending college and hopes that the student debt relief program can make college more affordable for eligible Marylanders. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com The deadline for Maryland’s student loan debt relief […]
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Confessions of a Style Fanatic: Local stylist, designer remember their first encounters with fashion
Christen Johnson is a personal stylist whose brands, Black Women Who Style and Project Style University, are aimed towards wardrobe stylists who need an extra push and knowledge in their field. By Tonaé Lee Special to the AFRO Hey Style Fanatic readers, happy fashion month! September is a month of runway shows, collection launches and […]
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Leadership Baltimore County announcing the Class of 2022
Sparks, MD—Leadership Baltimore County is pleased to announce the Class of 2022. Each year, Leadership Baltimore County welcomes a new class of high achieving business professionals, educators and representatives from government agencies and nonprofit organizations. These individuals have proven their leadership abilities in their careers and demonstrated a genuine commitment to serving our community. This […]
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore announces partnership with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
UMES veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Braxton and goat, PRINCESS ANNE, MD – September 8, 2021 – University of Maryland Eastern Shore veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Braxton is pleased to announce a partnership between UMES and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to serving as the campus vet, she is an alumna and assistant professor who provides […]
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Artspace hosts premiere event for the redevelopment of the Ambassador Theater
Artspace purchased the Ambassador Theater back in 2019, and now the nonprofit is ready to invite the Baltimore community to learn more about the redevelopment of the historic theater into an arts and cultural community center. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Artspace on Monday will welcome […]
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The AFRO with David Rubenstein on The American Experiment #SecuringtheBag
By PK Semler, Special to the AFRO Baltimore native and Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein filmed by The Afro-American Newspaper using CI Glass discussing his new book, American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream featuring Ken Burns, Madeleine Albright, Wynton Marsalis, Billie Jean King, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and how the son of a Baltimore postman […]
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Hogan announces boosters for people 65+ in nursing homes
Governor’s Reception Room in the Annapolis State House, Maryland, on Sept. 8, 2021. Gov. Larry Hogan announces that Maryland seniors are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine booster shots at a press conference Sept. 8. (Photo/Rachel Logan/Capital News Service) By ALLISON MOLLENKAMP Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. —Marylanders 65 and over living in congregate care […]
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Ruppersberger announce more than $120,000 in Federal funding for Community College of Baltimore County’s Transportation Training Program
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (all D-Md.) announced $123,641 in federal funding to expand the Community College of Baltimore County’s Transportation Training Center program from 18 students to 28 students. These funds will help grow the program for more veterans and their family members, providing quality training for students who receive their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and guaranteed job placements in transportation companies across Maryland […]
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Morgan awarded $7.5M DoD Grant, establishes center for advanced electro-photonics
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) By Morgan State U Johns Hopkins, JHU Applied Physics Laboratory and Aberdeen Proving Ground Among Partners on First-of-Its-Kind, HBCU-led Center BALTIMORE – Morgan State University announced today that researchers from its School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS) were awarded a five-year, $7.5-million grant from the […]