UMB’s Community Engagement Center Brings Free Horseback Riding Program to West Baltimore The University of Maryland, Baltimore is Partnering with City Ranch and the UM BioPark to Bring a Youth Horseback Riding Program to West Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD. – In partnership with City Ranch and the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland, Baltimore […]
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Maryland passes progressive voting reform package amidst national backdrop of voter disenfranchisement
VOTING RIGHTS ADVOCATES CELEBRATE PASSAGE OF PROGRESSIVE PACKAGE OF VOTING RIGHTS POLICIES THAT SEEK TO MAKE VOTING MORE ACCESSIBLE Group highlights the passage of the Value My Vote Act as a key policy in the fight for fully restoring voting rights to those formerly and currently incarcerated Baltimore, Maryland – While states across the nation are passing […]
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Financial Literacy Month: National, local organizations give community a lesson in finance
Skills like budgeting and money management give you the knowledge and discipline to make informed and effective decisions which can change the trajectory of your life. (Courtesy of unsplash) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO The spotlight on personal financial education is glaringly bright as we tread through National Financial Literacy Month. Across the […]
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You’re invited!!!: Fantasy Theatre Factory hosts jazz vocalist Brenda Alford
Renowned jazz vocalist Brenda Alford (Courtesy Photo) Fantasy Theatre Factory Hosts Jazz Vocalist Brenda Alford Renowned artist launches new album with virtual concert, raises funds for the hungry MIAMI, FLORIDA – Fantasy Theatre Factory (FTF) will premier “Messages … Songs for the Soul–The Concert,” presenting renowned jazz vocalist Brenda Alford, on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at […]
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‘Chat and Chew’ to create wealth
Kimberly Manning Kimberly Manning is a financial strategist, author and speaker. She’s spent well over 20 years in corporate America with numerous awards and accolades on her path to success. That was the corporate side of Manning’s evolution; however, her personal life was quite different. Often being called “Nurse Betty,” she had become the private […]
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Jamye Wooten
Jayme Wooten encourages Black Americans to look at Black wealth from a whole lens of giving back, collecting money and keeping money in the Black community. (Courtesy Photo) By Carl Thomas Special to the AFRO While many define wealth in regards to the assets they have, Jamye Wooten’s work allows for people to examine African […]
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Community leaders want board to inspect the inspector general
(Screenshot from video) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Baltimore community leaders are calling for closer monitoring of the city’s Inspector General after an extended investigation of State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby failed to find wrongdoing. Baltimore city attorney J. Wyndal Gordon led a press conference, April 16, with community leaders calling for a review […]
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Bob Wallace: how to build wealth with STEM
Bob Wallace is a former Baltimore City candidate for mayor, the owner of multi-million dollar businesses and a firm believer in the power of STEM education. (Courtesy Photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Bob Wallace made quite a political splash running as an Independent for Mayor of Baltimore in 2020. In the general […]
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A shrewd businessman and a proud son of Morgan State University
Earl Graves Sr. turned to business after the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, for whom he’d been an administrative assistant. (Courtesy of Morgan State University) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO When Earl Graves Sr. left this world a year ago, it was a little bit wealthier for Black people […]
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What is the greatest wealth in your life?
(By Blueastro_Shutterstock) If health is wealth, surely relationships and friends are wealth; and if so, definitely family members are wealth. All of these people and factors contribute to the quality of our existence on this planet. But we must have money, and more than bill-paying, retail therapy, lottery losing money. We need money for us […]
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Rev. David Tyrone Gilmore: A great and sudden loss
Rev. David Tyone Gilmore (Courtesy Photo) By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO When the Rev. David Tyrone Gilmore entered a room, he brought along with him a sense of calm and understanding. His infectious smile, fueled by his warm and welcoming spirit, radiated joy. With his passing, his family has lost a dedicated […]
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How to take control of your financial future
JPMorgan Chase pledged a $125 million five-year commitment in investing in fintech solutions and financial coaching to help underserved communities increase savings, build credit and achieve their financial goals. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) There are significant racial disparities in the financial health of Black and Latinx households, which serve as a barrier to achieve financial […]