By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to unfold, enrollment data is painting a clear picture of how the pandemic has impacted grade school classrooms statewide. In Maryland, thousands of students threw off enrollment projections for the 2020-2021 school year as fewer families chose to enroll their […]
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Honoring the memory of service people is just one aspect of ‘Carry The Load’
Mark Elliot is global head of JPMorgan Chase Military and Veteran Affairs (Courtesy Photo) By Micha P. Green AFRO D.C. & Digital Editor Memorial Day allows people to celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country, and to reflect on all the work and sacrifices servicemen make every day. Carry The Load, […]
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#WordinBlack: First-year teachers brave the pandemic with purpose
The global pandemic challenged every aspect of life as we knew it. For first year teachers, their years of training could not have prepared them for the daunting task of navigating virtual learning. (Courtesy of unsplash) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO The training Titia Dunn received when she entered the teaching profession at […]
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Some parents take a raincheck on COVID vaccine for their children
At least 70% of the United States population needs to be vaccinated in order to attain herd immunity. The Pfizer vaccine was the first to be deemed safe for young people ages 12-15, but many parents are skeptical about allowing their young people to take the shot. (Photo courtesy of unsplash) By Marnita Coleman Special […]
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Chauncey the Trainer is a lifesaver
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Nine-thousand, nine-hundred, seventy-one is a lot of any one thing in just about any category. However, 9,971 sit-ups in an hour seems virtually impossible. But, not for Chauncey Whitehead, the man known as “Chauncey the Trainer.” In December 2003, Whitehead grabbed a space on the floor […]
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Lynching victim Howard Cooper honored in remembrance project
The newly unveiled Howard Cooper marker. (Courtesy photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Howard Cooper, a 15-year-old boy who was lynched after an alleged “felonious assault” in Baltimore County in 1885, was one of many victims of domestic terrorism that occurred in the state of Maryland in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. […]
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“America,” he said, “is a racist wicked hellhole”
By Dr. Kaye Whitehead As a Black woman, no matter how fast I run, I cannot outrun my past or our collective history. My life has never been a blank canvas where I could paint the picture of who I want to be and how I want the world to see me. I was born […]
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Baltimore Entrepreneur Snags $10,000 Business Grant
Entrepreneur Robin Holmes, Owner Deddles Mini Donuts (Courtesy Photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO The pain over her mother’s death is still evident in Robin Holmes’ voice as she speaks to Baltimore Afro about landing a $10,000 Opportunity Grant from Merchant Maverick, the business product comparison site for small business owners. It isn’t […]
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Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes more than 130 outstanding students
Each honoree received $100 Anthony G. Marchione Award for Excellence Towson, MD – In heartfelt videos, six Baltimore County Public Schools graduating seniors shared their appreciation recently for teachers, internships, and courses that gave them a head start on careers in their fields of interest. These videos are the centerpiece of the 47th Annual Career […]
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AFRO team lands multiple awards for excellence in media
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO From social media reporting to page design, the AFRO American Newspapers garnered several awards for work in the communications field this month. The AFRO landed multiple first and second place awards presented by the Maryland, Delaware and D.C. Press Association (MDDC), including best advertising campaign and best new […]
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Crust by Mack serves sweet treats with a side of social integrity
Philanthropist, innovator and entrepreneur Amanda Mack. (Courtesy Photo) By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO Philanthropist, innovator and entrepreneur Amanda Mack has spent years fighting for food equity and access. She has worked on projects with Johns Hopkins School of Public Health to promote healthy eating. “I even wrote a children’s book with my son, […]
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Black Girl Magic!: U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2021
U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2021 (Courtesy photo) Graduating this year from the U.S. Naval Academy includes the first-ever Black female brigade commander, Sydney Barber. The AFRO reported on Barber’s achievement when it was initially announced. Congratulations to Commander Barber and the rest of her classmates. Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join […]
