Senior Chief Frederick Joshua, from Baltimore, MD (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum) By the Navy Office of Community Outreach KADENA, Japan (Jun. 15, 2021) Capt. Scott Hardy, Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa commanding officer, left, administers the oath of office and swears in Senior Chief Frederick Joshua, from Baltimore, […]
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Nonprofit creates app to promote vaccination incentives
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com Just a few weeks ago, Bright Mind Enrichment and Schooling (BME), a community wellness and education nonprofit, rolled out their mobile app and website: Vaccination Rewards, which aggregates incentives available to vaccinated individuals. “As we were looking more into this rapidly evolving world […]
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Mayor Scott assembles multi-agency task force to address Baltimore’s lack of past ADA noncompliance
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) Mayor Reacts to Lawsuit Citing City with Lack of Accessibility BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, June 14, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott is responding to a new class action lawsuit filed in United States District Court for the District of Maryland on Thursday regarding Baltimore’s past noncompliance with the Americans […]
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MD spotlights senior financial fraud on Elder Abuse Awareness Day
A common scam that snares older Americans are email offers for free gift cards, which are a way to capture personal information that could jeopardize finances. (Adobe stock) Maryland News Connection A statewide news service for Maryland MD Spotlights Senior Financial Fraud on Elder Abuse Awareness Day By Diane Bernard ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Today is World […]
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Mayor, Council President, Comptroller send Governor letter
June 14, 2021 The Honorable Larry Hogan Governor 100 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Dear Governor Hogan, Your decision to prematurely halt federally-funded unemployment benefits is concerning, and we strongly urge you to reconsider. These funds cost the State of Maryland absolutely nothing and offer essential support for residents struggling to make ends meet during […]
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Morgan Alum becomes first Black chief of staff to MD Senate president
Sally McMillan Robb By AFRO Staff Maryland history was made recently when a Morgan State University alumna was named the first Black chief of staff to the state Senate president. Effective Aug. 1, Sally McMillan Robb will take over as the top staffer of Senate President Bill Ferguson, succeeding Yaakov “Jake” Weissmann, who held the […]
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#WordinBlack: FDA talks vaccinations for younger students ahead of next school year
(By Drazen Zigic_Shutterstock) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Though Pfizer-BioNTech received permission to lower the age threshold for their COVID-19 vaccine last month, pharmaceutical companies have yet to present an option for millions of school-aged children younger than 12. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 5.2 million pre-kindergarten students […]
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Reeds Fund announces inaugural Roxanne L. Reeds Scholars
By Matthew Reeds, Medium Baltimore, MD. 11 Jun 2021 — Earlier this year, The Reeds Fund launched its first scholarship fund targeting young adults on the autistic spectrum working to receive a secondary education degree or trade certification. We are proud to announce the inaugural Roxanne L. Reeds Scholars, who will receive $1,000 to advance their education. Christopher Thompson […]
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Newly appointed head of Harford Community College to give 58th commencement address at Mercy High School in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD – Dr. Theresa B. Felder, president of Harford Community College, will be the keynote speaker for Mercy High School’s 58th commencement ceremony, which will be held at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen located at 5200 North Charles Street in Baltimore on Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. Dr. Felder is the newly appointed […]
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TasteWise Kids feeds students and families in Baltimore
After the three-day program, students receive a “salad kit” (which serves four), that allows them to show their families what they learned by creating a salad together at home. (Courtesy photo) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO Since schools closed over a year ago because of the global pandemic, there are many areas that […]
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I’ll Be Around
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com June is Black Music Month and in next week’s AFRO we’ll be presenting our monthly special edition “We’re Still Here,” that will focus on Black music of the 1970’s. No other cultural phenomena has had a greater impact on me as a Creative than the music […]
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In loving memory of Martha Trulester Dortch Wagstaff
Martha Trulester Dortch Wagstaff transitioned on May 3. She was 87. (Photo courtesy the family) By The Dortch Family Martha Trulester Dortch Wagstaff was born on April 14 ,1935 to the late David Ellis and Lucy John Dortch in Wilson County, North Carolina. On May 3, 2021 the sun would set for Martha as she […]