Richard “Farmer Chippy” Francis, Director of The Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm. (Courtesy photo) By Nicole Batey Special to the AFRO If you drive by too quickly, you might just miss it. In an area slightly hidden from street view, amongst dilapidated buildings along Park Heights Avenue, there sitting atop a hill is an oasis. […]
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Dwayne Ratleff’s memoir lovingly recalls Baltimore of yesterday
Dwayne Ratleff, author of the memoir Dancing To The Lyrics. (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Dwayne Ratleff spent so many of his early school years as a Special Ed student, it’s still hard for him to believe he wrote a book. He tells Baltimore Afro, “I was a Special Ed student. […]
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Maryland renters population climbs, thousands still face eviction
By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO The AFRO reported on a number of bills that passed both houses, overrode vetoes and were sure to help a broad swath of Marylanders. But now, with no sign of Maryland’s legislative body returning to session, despite ongoing sickness, mounting deaths and a strained economy as a […]
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Weather warms up, Baltimore residents plan COVID-safe vacations
(By Phuttharak_Shutterstock) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO It is starting to feel a bit normal in the city again. As temperatures warm up, the excitement of rebounding is spreading like wildfire. Early morning risers are spotted running, walking, strolling and cycling their way to fitness. Hunkering down is a thing of the past […]
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AFRO columnist receives BBJ Leaders in Diversity award
In addition to being an AFRO columnist and talk show host, Dr. Kaye is an associate professor of communication and African American studies. (Courtesy photo) By AFRO Staff The Baltimore Business Journal has announced the recipients of the 2021 Leaders in Diversity Awards. Among the big winners was none other than AFRO columnist Dr. Kaye […]
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Dr. Al Hathaway to retire this summer from historic Union Baptist Church
Rev. Alvin C. Hathaway. (Courtesy Photo) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Pastor and community activist Rev. Alvin C. Hathaway will be stepping down as leader of West Baltimore’s Union Baptist Church in August, closing out 14 years of service to the historic institution. At that time, he will hand the reins to an […]
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Black and Brown women held without bail: The ongoing ordeal of ‘Ms. Mary’
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com “Ms. Mary” is a 50-year old Black woman riddled with mental and physical infirmities, who resides on the streets of downtown Baltimore typically in the posh Harbor East community. And although the AFRO is not using her full name to protect her identity, she is at once anonymous […]
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Commentary: The importance of advancing community projects
Congressman Kweisi Mfume (Courtesy Photo) Why I have asked Congress to fund vital initiatives in the 7th Congressional District By Congressman Kweisi Mfume For the first time in more than ten years, the United States Congress will appropriate money to fund a variety of community projects in all 435 congressional districts across the country. These […]
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The AFRO congratulates the class of 2021
By AFRO Staff This spring, Maryland HBCUs have recruited some outstanding speakers to address their graduating classes. Actor and author Hill Harper will be the keynote speaker at Coppin State University. Morgan State University welcomes Dr. Michael V. Drake, president of the University of California to address its graduating class. And the graduating class of […]
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City Council to begin work on Baltimore’s $4.3 billion budget
Dear Baltimore, This week, the city’s Board of Estimates voted to send the Mayor’s $4.3 billion budget to the Council for consideration. The vote officially kicks off the Council’s budget process. Over the coming weeks, the Council will dig into the details of the mayor’s proposal. We will invite our agency leaders to discuss their […]
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Danese G. Moore: ‘No one is better than you are and you are no better than anyone is.’
Danese Lillian Goodwin Moore Danese Lillian Goodwin Moore was born on October 6, 1934 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late William Milton Goodwin and the late Edith Elizabeth Koon. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The Goodwin Family lived on Madison Ave, Woodbrook Avenue and later on Bentalou Street. Danese was […]
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Morgan State University introduces ‘Morgan Completes You,’ a new degree-attainment initiative
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) University’s Board of Regents Approves Addition of 18 New Interdisciplinary Degree Programs, a Proactive Effort to Bridge Graduation Gap for Nearly 37 million Americans with ‘Some College’ Experience and ‘No Degree’ BALTIMORE — By way of unanimous vote at the Morgan State University Board of Regents’ spring quarterly meeting, […]