Mr. Ricky D. Smith, the new Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Greater Baltimore Urban League. (Courtesy Photo) Baltimore, MD, June 1, 2021–The Greater Baltimore Urban League has selected and appointed Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Mr. Ricky D. Smith, as its new Chairman of the […]
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#WordinBlack: Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition connects city households with Emergency BroadBand Benefit for discounted internet access
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com After Baltimore city schools were forced to shift to virtual learning as a result of the pandemic, it was clear the lack of internet access would be a recurring obstacle to education. Now, the federal government is stepping in to lessen the impact […]
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Local manufacturing company brings career opportunities to Baltimore
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com On June 8 and 9 Tnemec Company Inc, will host a job fair for individuals seeking to enter the manufacturing industry at its Baltimore facility on Edgewater Ave. On Tuesday the fair will be held from 8 a.m to 5 p.m., and on […]
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Morgan State receives high ratings from Moody’s and S&P
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) S&P Affirms A+ Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year and Moody’s A1 Rating Collectively Present Morgan in the Best Financial Position in 30-Plus Years BALTIMORE — Despite the economic volatility and uncertainty spurred by the pandemic, Morgan State University continues to amass strong financial assessments by respected and industry-leading […]
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Baltimore NAN supports Maglev transportation project
China’s Maglev train prototype (seen here) can allegedly reach speeds of up to 327 miles per hour. The Baltimore Chapter of the National Action Network headed by Larry Young, the chapter’s chairman support a transportation project that would bring Maglev to America’s northeast corridor. (Coutesy photo) By AFRO Staff The National Action Network Greater Baltimore […]
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Busboys and Poets opens in Baltimore as city eases COVID restrictions
Busboys and Poets’ first Maryland location opened in Baltimore City’s Charles Village on May 27. (Courtesy photo/Google Maps) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO At the time of this writing, 57% of Marylanders have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. Overall, 47% of the state’s population have been fully vaccinated, according to […]
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Morgan State softball team notches first-ever conference title, NCAA tournament appearance
The Morgan State University Women’s Softball Team are now MEAC champions and will appear in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the history of the program. (courtesy of Morgan State University) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO There has never been as much buzz surrounding the Morgan State University softball program as […]
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Real Talk: Virtual conference educates students on paying for college
For more help, students and families are reminded to ask counselors at their school, financial aid counselors at colleges, and organizations hosting financial aid events such as scholarship or FAFSA nights. (Courtesy photo) By Reginald L Allen II Special to the AFRO Queenstar Akrong and College Board hosted another ‘Real Talk’ virtual conference virtual conference […]
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Baltimore leaders promote racial equity and social justice
Greater Baltimore Committee By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO On May 18th, 2021, the Greater Baltimore Committee’s 66th Annual Meeting: Moving Forward with Purpose, which focused on racial equity and social justice, was held virtually. GBC President & CEO Don Fry started off with a brief history lesson: “66 years ago, 83 Baltimore business […]
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Tulsa massacre was no secret to Black Press
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com One hundred years ago this week thousands of White terrorists descended upon the wildly prosperous Black community of Tulsa Oklahoma known as “Black Wall Street” and murdered hundreds of Black men, women and children. They displaced about 10 thousand Black residents when they burned (and bombed) […]
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Maryland to discontinue enhanced unemployment benefits
By Associated Press Maryland’s Republican governor has announced that the state will discontinue enhanced federal pandemic unemployment benefits and reinstate work search requirements next month, sparking objections from Democrats. Gov. Larry Hogan announced June 1 that the state will stop paying jobless residents an extra $300 a week and discontinue three other programs, including aid […]
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Stephanie Lansey now commands Baltimore’s Eastern Police District
Major Stephanie C. Lansey (Courtesy Photo) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Major Stephanie C. Lansey is a daughter of Baltimore who grew up in Harlem Park, graduated from Park School and the Notre Dame University of Maryland. And after having been on the Baltimore City police force for 21 years, she […]