By PK Semler, Special to The AFRO It seems that unprecedented profits generated by Covid-19, and not union or political activism, have saved the Shoppers Grocery Store in Mondawmin Mall from shutting down and creating a new catastrophic food desert situation for West Baltimore residents. The future of Shoppers at Mondawmin Mall — which serves […]
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Fight to protect Black cemetery in Maryland takes to the streets
Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival supports return of African cemetery in Maryland to local church Bethesda, Maryland — The co-chairs of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival will join local activists in supporting the return of a Black cemetery to the Macedonia Baptist Church in Maryland during […]
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NEW IDEAS Study seeks to understand memory loss in African American and Latino communities
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a September 22 listening session at 12 p.m. ET for the New IDEAS (Imaging Dementia—Evidence for Amyloid Scanning) study. Volunteers are being sought to promote the study in African American and Latino communities. Timonium, Md.-A webinar will be hosted on the New IDEAS (Imaging Dementia— Evidence for Amyloid Scanning) Study […]
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Baltimore recovery walk Saturday September 18th 3PM Druid Hill Park
RECOVERY COMMUNITY SAFELY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY MONTH 14TH Annual Recovery Walk Increases Awareness and Shatters the Stigma of Drug Addiction (Baltimore, MD September 7, 2021) On Saturday September 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. in historic Druid Hill Park at the Chinese Pavilion in honor of National Recovery Month hundreds of members of Baltimore’s recovery community are expected to safely convene to raise […]
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HRH Princess Dr. Moradeun Ogunlana to visit Western High School to launch new cultural exchange initiative
September 15, 8:30AM, Western High School Official Signing Ceremony and Celebration September 7, 2021…. Western High School Principal Michelle White announced today the formation of a new partnership between Western High School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, and the Sister School Global Initiative (SSGI). Principal White and HRH Princess Dr. Moradeun Ogunlana developed the partnership to expand […]
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Author and ‘Gnarly Nurse’ Yuri Cruz encourages aspiring skateboarders
Yuri Cruz, who is also known as the “Gnarly Nurse,” is a skateboarder who works as a cardiac rehab nurse. (Courtesy photos) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Maryland native Yuri Cruz was used to traveling and unconventional paths, having been homeschooled from middle through high school. “My mom was really interested in protecting […]
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Labor Day extravaganza to feature fireworks, free COVID vaccinations
(Courtesy of unsplash) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO There haven’t been any Fourth of July fireworks in the city since the pandemic started, but residents will be able to see them briefly light up the sky over Labor Day weekend. The Baltimore Office of Promotion & Arts (BOPA) recently announced a “Fall Back […]
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Discarded masks: A trashy, environmental nuisance
By Aziah Siid Special to the AFRO The coronavirus pandemic left the majority of the 8,000-student Morgan State University community away from campus for 17 months. After being home for over a year, students were greeted with new additions to campus life such as an improved student service center, dining food options and the mandate […]
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Op-ed: Back to school: What history teaches us about education
Congressman Kweisi Mfume By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Students are now returning to school for another year, and I couldn’t be more concerned about how prepared they are to learn. COVID-19 is still a threat that has for 18 months disrupted their learning patterns, skill set and normal social interaction, so it’s important that we do […]
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Baltimore’s David Miller encourages Black boys to read and dream
David Miller’s new children’s book, Chef Toussaint. (Courtesy Photos) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO While college touring in Florida with his daughter, we caught up with David Miller, Baltimore’s esteemed social entrepreneur, for a candid conversation about the launch of his new children’s book, family dynamics and future projects on the horizon. Miller’s […]
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Howard County Executive Ball selects Louis Winston as new Fire Chief
Louis Winston named the next Howrad County Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today named Louis Winston to be the next Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS). Winston served three decades in the Department, rising to the rank of […]
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#WordinBlack: Transportation issues and hot classrooms City School’s return to in-person learning
(Stock Photo) By Alexis Taylor, Special to the AFRO Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) did indeed return to “normal” this week, as the first day of classes ended in mid-day dismissals for hundreds of students due to a lack of air conditioning. Many students returned for in-person learning for the first time in 18 months since […]
