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 […]
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Megan Sayles brings the business to the AFRO
Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com I am incredibly excited to be joining the AFRO as a Report For America corps member covering the business beat for the paper. Ever since I interned with my local newspaper during my sophomore year of high school […]
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DPW names Yvonne Moore-Jackson acting bureau head for solid waste
Yvonne Moore-Jackson Acting Director Mitchell Names Yvonne Moore-Jackson Acting Bureau Head for Solid Waste in DPW Acting Director Jason W. Mitchell appointed Yvonne Moore-Jackson as the Acting Head for the Bureau of Solid Waste in the Department of Public Works (DPW). Prior to this appointment, Ms. Moore-Jackson served as the Chief of Operations for the […]
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Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Arts Guild announce a request for qualifications for a public art memorial
Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Arts Guild Announce a Request for Qualifications for a Public Art Memorial to Remember the Lives Lost Due to COVID-19 Applications now open for dynamic, free-standing public art concept at Lake Roland Park TOWSON, MD — COVID-19 has claimed the lives of more than 8,800 Marylanders, including over 1,500 […]
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BGE customers need to stay vigilant against new utility scammer activities
BALTIMORE (June 1, 2021) – As Maryland residents continue to be economically challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, BGE reminds customers to be on alert for potential scams targeting utility customers. While scams occur all year long, the company has seen an increase in reports of scammers attempting to use the current health crisis to trick our customers. Since January, […]
