Alzheimer’s advocate Ernestine Jones Jolivet encourages African Americans to participate in clinical trials that determine the effectiveness of treatments and therapies. By AFRO Staff Statistics show that African Americans are less likely to be asked to participate in clinical trials. The reason this disparity exists—and the method to solve the problem—was presented at the 2021 […]
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Cory McCray, State Senator, to be honored as Legislator of the Year
Sen. Cory McCray (Courtesy Photo) By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. Cory McCray is going places. He came onto the political scene in 2014 when he was elected to Maryland State House of Delegates for the 45th District. Four years later, he ran for the district’s state senate seat then occupied by Nathaniel McFadden. And McCray […]
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Bristol Myers Squibb taps Morgan State University to launch ‘Tomorrow’s Innovators’ BioPharma Education and Workforce Pipeline Initiative
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) BALTIMORE — Despite representing roughly 12% of the U.S. adult population, in biopharma, Black professionals account for just 7% of the total workforce and 3% of executive teams. In an initiative designed to curb this trend, Bristol Myers Squibb—one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies—has forged a unique partnership with […]
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The AFRO, the oldest Black business in MD, marks 129 years
On Aug. 13, the AFRO will celebrate 129 years since its founding. This particular AFRO-themed birthday cake was made by Tiffany Connor. Happy birthday AFRO! By AFRO Staff Since August 13, 1892, the AFRO has been your source for news about your community. It has recounted the struggles of a people who refused to be […]
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In the words of Gov. Hogan…‘Just get the d— vaccine’
(Photo/Shutterstock) As the novel coronavirus continues to mutate, with the highly infectious Delta and Lambda Variants causing cases to surge around the country, the debate on whether or not to “take the shot,” or get the COVID-19 vaccine, is heating up. Many states are now requiring employees to either be vaccinated or consent to regular […]
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Comcast lights up 21st lift zone with free high-speed wi-fi for all Baltimore City residents
BALTIMORE, MD – August 12, 2021 – With the school year about to begin, Comcast continues to help Baltimore students and families stay connected to the internet. Comcast is now providing free high-speed Wi-Fi in 21 Baltimore City community centers and growing – to customers and non-customers alike – to help students get online for distance learning and […]
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Loch Raven High rising junior explores Fire Department during summer job
Nicholas Hayes is spending an amazing six weeks getting to know the Fire Department. (Photo/BCPS) FIRST “OFFICIAL, HANDS-ON” JOB Nicholas Hayes, a rising junior at Loch Raven High, is not too proud to admit that when he began his summer job with the Baltimore County Fire Department, he knew nothing about the agency. “I just […]
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Hill Harper joins local leaders, activists to address vaccine-hesitant communities
Award-winning actor, author and philanthropist Hill Harper. (Courtesy Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Award-winning actor, author and philanthropist Hill Harper took a break from his busy schedule and made his way to Baltimore to join city leaders and medical experts for meaningful conversation around the emerging Delta Variant and COVD-19’s impact on […]
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Aspen Institute pilots new way to build neighborhood trust with 10 hyper-local grants in Baltimore
Simple applications, local judges, and M&T Bank partnership yield $7,000 awards Baltimore, MD, August 9, 2021 –– M&T Bank and Weave: The Social Fabric Project, a program of the Aspen Institute, today announced winners of the first-ever Weaver Awards celebrating and supporting neighbors who are weaving Baltimore’s social fabric. Each awardee receives $7,000 for a […]
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New Art @ Work mural has African roots
Govans community unveiled a new mural called “Together Govans.” By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts (BOPA) program, Art @ Work, held an official unveiling on Aug. 5 in the Govans community for the new mural called “Together Govans.” The design shows clasped hands to represent togetherness […]
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National certification awarded to Morgan State University’s Department of Strategic Communication
By Morgan State University Newsroom BALTIMORE – The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community and principal advocate for industry excellence, ethical conduct and the advancement of its membered practitioners, has approved the recommendation for the School of Global Journalism and Strategic Communication’s (SGJC) Department of Strategic Communication (SCOM) […]
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Maryland Comptroller calls for shoppers to buy local during tax-free week
Because the pandemic decimated small businesses across the country, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot hopes this year’s tax-free week will boost recovery for surviving businesses. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Maryland’s annual tax-free week is upon us, and this year it’s more important now than ever […]