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, […]
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FedEx open applications for E-Commerce Learning Lab to support people of color and women-owned small businesses
(l-r) Rose Flenorl and Luz Urrutia. (Courtesy Photos) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Applications opened, July 12, for FedEx’s E-Commerce Learning Lab, a program designed to assist diverse small business owners in developing or expanding their e-commerce operations. The applications will close July 19. The program was developed […]
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Anthony McCarthy is on the air
From L to R: State Senator Antonio Hayes and State Senator Cory McCray. (Photo by Linda Tucker) The city turned out to celebrate the return of the Rev. Anthony McCarthy to the airwaves of Morgan State University’s WEAA 88.9FM, along with Carla Willis, to co host “Two Way Talk,” Monday through Friday, 5-7 p.m. McCarthy […]
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Poly grad named Baltimore’s 18 Under 18, wins scholarship
Patience Odeh was awarded the 18 Under 18 Award by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) and won a $1,000 scholarship toward furthering her education at Towson University. (Courtesy Photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Young trailblazer and recent Baltimore Polytechnic Institute graduate, Patience Odeh, was just awarded the 18 Under […]
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Activists demand federal charges and DOJ investigation as 5-year anniversary of Korryn Gaines shooting approaches
Korryn Gaines, a Baltimore County woman shot by police in 2016. By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Family members of Korryn Gaines, a Baltimore County woman shot by police in 2016, are still demanding justice and the $38 million awarded by a jury for the homicide. Relatives are calling for federal charges against Royce […]
