Dorothy Brunson was a trailblazer for Black women in broadcasting, and she pioneered the urban contemporary format for radio. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Radio was where notable Black women like Oprah Winfrey and Cathy Hughes got their start, but it was the late Dorothy Brunson […]
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New director of Baltimore’s DPW hopes to cultivate a cleaner and healthier city
Jason Mitchell, a native of Oakland, California, officially became the director of Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works in May, and his top priorities are revamping the water billing system and managing illegal dumping sites. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Mayor Brandon Scott announced in March […]
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Funeral set for Dr. Stan McKenzie, husband of retired AME Bishop Vashti McKenzie
Dr. Stan McKenzie, Episcopal Supervisor and former NBC player has died. (Courtesy photo) The celebration of life for Dr. Stan McKenzie begins 9 a.m., July 31, with public viewing, followed by a family hour at 11 a.m. and the service at noon; at The Vashti Murphy McKenzie Sanctuary of the Richard Allen Chapel at Paul […]
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Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Area Partners with Coppin’s School of Nursing to Address Access to Dementia Care for African American Communities
Carl V. Hill, rear fourth from the left, with students and faculty in the Coppin State University School of Nursing. By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO Carl V. Hill, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer for the Alzheimer’s Association met with Coppin State University nursing students as they embarked on a two-week internship with […]
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Set The Captives Free Outreach Center: Stepping up during the shutdown
Cars line up for drive-by at Set The Captives Free Outreach Center. (Courtesy Photo) By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO After navigating a year of separation imposed by the COVID-19 shutdown, Set The Captives Free Outreach Center (STCF) began welcoming congregants back on Palm Sunday (2021), following Governor Hogan’s decreased capacity limits announced […]
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BPD officer kills stepson, charged with murder
Baltimore Police Officer Eric Banks Jr. was charged with first and second degree murder and child abuse in the death of his stepson. (By Eva Carre via Shutterstock) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Baltimore Police Officer Eric Banks Jr. has been charged with first and second degree murder, along with child abuse, in […]
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Scholarship fund for “C” average students
The Anna V. Waters Scholarship fund is specifically for African-American students, graduating with a “C” average but are good students who wish to pursue higher education. (Courtesy of unsplash) By Nicole Batey Special to the AFRO Let’s face it, finding money for college can be a real challenge, even if you’re an “A” or “B” […]
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After 17 years, a small and Black-owned electronic repair shop continues to prosper
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com Because large electronic companies, like Best Buy’s Geek Squad, often provide their own repair services, it’s no small feat for a Baltimore Black-owned, small business to stay in the game for 17 years. In 2004, brothers Edward and Daniel Brunson decided to go […]
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Op-ed: Investing in our most valuable resource: Our children
Maryland State Senator Cory McCray (Courtesy Photo) By Cory V. McCray When the 21st Century Schools Program Plan was being developed, I prayed that East and Northeast Baltimore would stand to benefit. My prayers were answered! A few weeks ago, Harford Heights Elementary School, the third 21st Century School in the 45th Legislative District, had […]
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Maryland unemployment benefits will continue into September
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill issued a preliminary injunction, July 13, blocking Gov. Larry Hogan’s attempt to terminate federal unemployment benefits. Now, the enhanced payments will continue into September when the federal funds are set to discontinue. The ruling took place […]
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Morgan State to offer 24 cybersecurity-related scholarships by way of $3.2M grant award from NSF
Morgan student works on cybersecurity project at University’s CAP Center. (Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) MSU’s CAP Center to Provide 24 Secure Embedded Systems Scholarships to Students Seeking Careers in Government Cybersecurity BALTIMORE — Morgan State University’s (MSU) Cybersecurity Assurance and Policy (CAP) Center has been awarded a $3.2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) […]
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2021 Census Report: Women Board of Directors in Maryland
By Executive Alliance Executive Alliance has been measuring and reporting on the representation of women on the boards of public companies headquartered in Maryland for the past fourteen years. It is a critical part of our mission to expand women’s impact and influence in the board room, the community, and in the leadership of businesses, […]