(Sreengrab from news video) A man’s body was pulled from Gwynn Falls stream in Southwest Baltimore, June 30. Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has not identified the man, but report they are investigating. The man’s body was spotted by a MARC train passenger who then reported the finding to BPD. BPD retrieved the body at 3:19 […]
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A statue goes up to honor Ernest Burke, Negro Leagues pitcher
Ernest Burke, and a life-sized clay model of Ernest Burke by Sculptor Austen Brantley. (Photos/havredegracemd.gov) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Almost 600 people gathered, June 26, to unveil a statue of a proud, native-born son of Harford County, Ernest Burke. Burke, who grew up poor, rose to serve in the U.S. […]
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Clyde Johnson, Jr.: “Creating opportunities for understanding”
Clyde Johnson Jr., Carroll Community College’s first Executive Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. (Courtesy Photo) By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO When Clyde Johnson Jr., became Carroll Community College’s first Executive Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on January 11, he stepped into a newly created position and onto a nearly empty […]
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Introducing AFRO’s next generation of journalists, leaders, industry professionals
(Top l-r clockwise): Savannah Wood, Micha Green, Jessica Dortch, Taylor Peck, Megan Sayles, Mecca Lewis, Mishana Matthews, and Janaya Britton. (Courtesy photos/SchaunChampion) Meet the Millennials and Gen Zers in the AFROs newsroom and beyond. Savannah Wood (Courtesy photo/SchaunChampion) Savannah Wood Archives & AFRO Charities Director Time with AFRO: 2 years “As a 5th generation member […]
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Houston mother killed in drive-by while dropping son off at college
(Credit: SpringISD) BY DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE An innocent Houston mother was killed in a drive-by shooting at her hotel during what was supposed to be a time to celebrate her son’s accomplishments. Family members say Michelle Cummings was an innocent bystander during the shooting. It happened on Tuesday around 12:21 a.m. at a hotel in […]
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Billy Murphy’s firm to handle OC brutality case
(Courtesy of Murphy Falcon Murphy) Shortly after an incident in which Ocean City police officers reportedly used excessive force to arrest two Black teenagers, Taizier Griffin, left, and Brian Anderson, a rally was organized by civil rights leaders and activists from around the state calling for their justice. Now, William “Billy” Murphy Jr., right, and […]
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Anthony McCarthy to host talk show on public radio WEAA 88.9 FM
WEAA 88.9 FM public radio. (BALTIMORE) WEAA 88.9 FM is pleased to announce that Baltimore political insider Anthony McCarthy will host a new talk show on the public radio station. McCarthy, who served as the spokesperson for Mayors Sheila Dixon, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Catherine Pugh as well as Congressman Elijah Cummings and Congressman Kweisi Mfume, […]
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As summer evictions loom, MD group boosts prevention program
United Way of Maryland helped more than 900 households in the state avoid evictions in January through its Strategic Targeted Eviction Prevention Program. (Adobe stock) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection BALTIMORE, Md. – With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium now set to end July 31, and with Maryland’s to expire […]
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#WordinBlack: Advocates say expansion of child tax credit and continued pandemic assistance could pull 4 million students out of poverty
Parents can choose to begin advancing half of their child tax credit as early as July 2021, or elect to receive a lump sum when taxes are filed in 2022. (Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO As the true impact of the coronavirus pandemic comes into focus, early […]
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Word In Black partners dominate NNPA Media Awards
The St. Louis American, Seattle Medium, Houston Defender, Afro American, Michigan Chronicle and The Atlanta Voice were among the winners By Nick Charles At the 2021 NNPA (National Newspapers Publishers Association) Fund’s Messenger Awards, legacy and digital media from the Word In Black collaborative led the way with multiple awards. The St. Louis American garnered the John Russwurm Pinnacle […]
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Margaret Gregory Hawkins Inducted Into Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame
Margaret Briggs Gregory Hawkins (1877-1969) was a Baltimore Public School teacher, civil rights activist, and humanitarian. A resident of Baltimore for 50 years, her contributions sought to improve social and economic opportunities for all. (msa.maryland.gov/) By Sheila Gregory Thomas and Ida Jones, Ph.D There have frequently been persons in days gone by whose commitment and […]
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‘Are we on the Air?’
Baltimore Hip Hop By Wendy Saulters Special to the AFRO “Are we on the Air?” asked the 80’s Baltimore Hip Hop Group, Level 4, in their hit song of the same title. If you were a teenager in Baltimore City during the 80’s, you should nostalgically remember the after-school scene—rushing home at 4 p.m. to […]
