_________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Andre Riley, APR Director of Communications The 2021-22 school year is an exciting frontier for the students, families, and staff of Baltimore City Public Schools. For the first time in more than a year, the majority of our nearly 77,000 students will build their futures by learning in our classrooms. […]
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5 minutes with Aarin Carver, the first Miss HBCU Teen from Baltimore
Aarin Carver, is a Freshman at Alabama State University, majoring in Business and Dance. After college, she plans to move back to Baltimore to help run and expand her family’s business, Studio “A” Modeling Etiquette & Dance Academy. (Courtesy photo) By Taylor Peck Special to the AFRO AFRO: How did you get into pageantry? Aarin […]
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Free breakfast and lunch meals to be offered to all BCPS students for the 2021-2022 school year
Meal service plans for students in Virtual Learning Program to be announced soon Towson, MD – The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Food and Nutrition Services will offer all students attending BCPS schools free breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 2021-2022 school year, beginning on Monday, Aug. 30, the first day of school. Breakfast […]
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Seventy-one Coppin State student-athletes named to 2021 MEAC Commissioner’s All-Academic Team
NORFOLK, Va. – Seventy-one Coppin State student-athletes were named to the 2021 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, presented by GEICO, it was announced by the league office on Friday afternoon. The team honors student-athletes, including sophomores to seniors, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better during the academic year. “I am elated […]
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From the AFRO archives: On the brink of Brown
By AFRO Archives The battle to integrate three Baltimore high schools took place in the shadow of the landmark Brown decision in 1954. “The Association does not intend to endorse the principle of segregation; but to fight segregation by making it so expensive to the State that there will be a disposition on the part […]
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Baltimore City Schools aim to provide equitable access to STEM across all grade levels
From a young age, Baltimore City Public Schools intentionally immerses students into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses and enrichment programs. (Courtesy of Baltimore City Public Schools) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs […]
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HBCUs filled the educational gap that racism demanded
Dr. Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher (Courtesy Photo) Although the Supreme Court ruled in 1954 (Brown v Board of Education) that laws establishing racial segregation in public schools were illegal even if the segregated schools were equal in quality, it neither provided funds and protections to facilitate enactment; nor did it provide […]
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Coppin State bowler Kaylah Castillo participates in Orlando Health summer Observership
BALTIMORE – Coppin State bowler Kaylah Castillo was selected to participate in Orlando Health’s Observership over the summer. During this 10-week period, Castillo shadowed several doctors, including cardiologists and a vascular surgeon, and was able to witness a large variety of cath lab cardiac procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Kurup and others. Castillo was also able to be […]
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City announces changes to AFRAM schedule due to forecasted weather
Schedule Changes Effective Immediately BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, August 18, 2021) — Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) has updates on the remainder of this year’s AFRAM festival. Due to the forecasted weather, the following changes will take effect immediately: AFRAM Bike Party and AFRAM Alfresco, respectively scheduled for Aug. 18 and 19, will be combined and […]
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Housing Insecurity is Inhumane
Congressman Kweisi Mfume By Congressman Kweisi Mfume On August 3rd the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidelines for a new eviction moratorium. Although this is a step in the right direction, it isn’t as expansive as the last one. For this reason, our government needs to do more to ensure that all […]
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Rodney Burris offers ‘leadership mindset development’ training to help companies leverage their business
Rodney C. Burris is in the business of inspiring. He uses leadership mindset development training to persuade businesses that they already have what it takes to enhance their productivity and conquer challenges. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Although Rodney C. Burris’ portfolio includes distinct clients like […]
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Ravens re-sign Kenji Bahar, win 18th consecutive preseason game in opener against Saints
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Aug. 14. in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens are entering the 2021 season with a chip on their shoulder. The team has re-signed […]
