Isaiah (Kofi Siriboe) and Stevie (Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing) meet cute at an art exhibition in room in romantic drama “Really Love.” (Courtesy photos) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO In the tradition of stories of young love such as Love Jones and Love and Basketball, Director and Co-writer Angel Kristi Williams and Writer Felicia Pride, […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Mayor’s Office to require all city employees to report vaccination status or consent to weekly COVID testing
Mayor Brandon Scott, left, is pictured getting his vaccine shot in March. Mayor Scott announced that effective Oct. 18, all city employees will have to report their vaccination status or submit to weekly COVID testing. (Photo by Mark Dennis) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO In the best interests of its employees and in […]
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Local organizations unite to create memorable back-to-school experience for city students
(Photos by JJ McQueen) Divine Light, a local intensive outpatient drug treatment program in Baltimore, partnered with the Black Jeepers of the DMV (BJDMV) with hopes of creating an unforgettable back to school experience, post quarantine for 100 Baltimore City public school students. (Photos by JJ McQueen) “Post Freddie Gray, I wanted to continue to […]
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Power to Decide continues to prioritize reproductive health
(Courtesy of Unsplash) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Reproductive health has been a major issue among women in the Black and Brown community for some time, and now the topic is finally getting the attention it deserves. Power to Decide, an organization that strives to make known the dangers, myths and solutions of […]
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BDC issues three RFPS for properties Westside of downtown
Baltimore (August 26, 2021) –The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC), on behalf of the City of Baltimore, has issued three Request for Proposals (RFP) for city-owned properties on the Westside of downtown. The RFPs are for a property on North Howard Street as well as properties located at Lexington and Park and Liberty and Park. The parcel […]
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GEDCO helps to combat homelessness in Baltimore
By Reginald L Allen II Special to the AFRO Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services reported 2,294 homeless individuals in their 2019 point-in-time count, pre-COVID. With a high rate of unemployment due to the pandemic, there has been another layer added to the city’s homelessness problem. Nevertheless, a nationwide eviction moratorium has helped protect some […]
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Chase for Business accelerates Black-owned businesses with mentorship program
Vanessa Savage (right) acts as CEO for her husband Frederick’s (left) company, Savage Technical Services. As one of the mentees in the program, Savage has learned new cash flow strategies and how to prepare for unexpected costs that arise during contracts. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com […]
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Maryland State Board will require public school students, faculty to wear masks
(Photo by Adam Nieścioruk on Unsplash) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO The Maryland State Board of Education voted this week to adopt emergency regulations requiring all public school students and teachers to wear masks or face coverings while in school. School board members decided it was time to step away from Governor Larry […]
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Mayor Scott joins Baltimore NAACP to launch “Mask Up Baltimore”
Mayor Scott and Leaders Join Baltimore NAACP to Launch “Mask Up Baltimore… Please Get Vaccinated!” Campaign Organizations and Community Hold Press Conference to Increase Vaccine Outreach and Education The Baltimore NAACP held a press conference at 10 AM on Friday, August 27 on the Strong City Baltimore campus, in front of the Hoen Building at […]
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100 Jeeps 100 Kids 100 Backpacks for Back to School
Photo by Alex Azabache on Unsplash 100 KIDS GET 100 STUFFED BACKPACKS FROM 100 JEEPS FOR SCHOOL Treatment Program Partners with Jeep Club for an Unforgettable Back to School Experience Baltimore, MD (August 25, 2021) – Divine Light a local intensive outpatient drug treatment program in Baltimore partnered with The Black Jeepers of The DMV […]
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State of Emergency declared in Baltimore County as Delta Variant infections rise
Baltimore County Logo/Seal By Alexis Taylor, Special to the AFRO Baltimore County Executive John Olszews Jr. has declared another local state of emergency as the delta variant of the coronavirus rapidly spreads through his jurisdiction. Olszewski’s initial declaration of a local state of emergency due to the pandemic was issued in March 2020 to combat novel […]
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#WordinBlack: Tutors fill virtual deficits for public school students during the pandemic
(Photo by Ralston Smith on Unsplash) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Lynette Jasper Edwards knew it was time to do something. The disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic had come into sharp focus for classroom teachers and parents in Fall 2020. And she was both. Some students weren’t adapting well to the virtual […]
