At the Upton Planning Committee’s April developers’ meeting, Afro Charities Executive Director Savannah Wood unveiled exterior renderings for the redevelopment of the historic Upton Mansion. The drawings were prepared by Dale Glenwood Green, Vice President and Partner of Sulton, Campbell and Britt, a leading Black owned architecture firm in the region. The development team plans […]
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High African American infant mortality rate linked to unsafe sleep practices
The African-American community has a higher infant mortality rate than other ethnicities that has been linked to unsafe sleeping practices. Organizations and health care professionals around Baltimore City are working to spread awareness. (Courtesy photo) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO A study found that African Americans have 2.3 times the infant mortality rate […]
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Kevin Merida of ‘The Undefeated’ inspires aspiring MSU journalists
By Cayla Sweazie Special to the AFRO Students of Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication had the unique opportunity to Zoom with Kevin Merida, ESPN senior vice president and editor-in-chief of The Undefeated, a sports blog focused on sports, race, and culture. The 44 students and faculty also had the opportunity to […]
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Amazon donates 10k to support Duncan Street Miracle Garden
Amazon volunteers surround Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, third to left, Dr. Doris Minor-Terrell, president of Broadway East Community East Association, Mr. Lewis Sharpe, garden manager, center, Baltimore City Councilman Robert Stokes, Haley Davis, Amazon Baltimore Fulfillment Center assistant manager and Katie Lautar, executive director of Baltimore Green Space. (Photo by James Fields) By AFRO […]
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Jackson may be on path to the Supreme Court
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com There has never been a Black woman justice of the United States Supreme Court. Ketanji Brown Jackson, U.S. District Court Judge for Washington, D.C. may be on track to become the first. Late last month Jackson, 50, was nominated by President Joe Biden to the U.S. […]
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Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland changes the narrative about organ donors
The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland is a non-profit health service organization, works to educate the public about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation to save lives. (Photos by Matt Roth) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor Most of the time, especially in the Black community, becoming an organ donor is closely associated […]
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Black woman owned brokerage puts ‘collaboration over competition
Tiffany Harris, left, and Brandi Hawkins launched Harris Hawkins & Co., a Black woman owned boutique brokerage in Baltimore City, at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photos by George Tarrant) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO Owning a home is a part of the American dream, but the founders of Harris-Hawkins & Co. […]
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City residents, officials voice concerns about equitable vaccine distribution
Covid-19 vaccine packs. (By Skorzewiak_Shutterstock) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com After several weeks of decreasing numbers in COVID-19 cases and deaths, the numbers in recent days have begun to creep up again. This, perhaps, indicates the possibility of another deadly surge according to several medical and science experts. Those fears make vaccination distribution […]
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FEMA offers assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses
By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO Starting April 12, 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses through its dedicated call center. To be eligible, the funeral expenses must have been incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 and must meet certain other requirements outlined on the website. Welcome news to be sure. Victor […]
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Some see bias in Mosby investigations and others
Some leaders in Baltimore’s Black community have expressed “significant concerns” with Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming’s investigations of several of the city’s Black politicians, including Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby and his wife Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. (Courtesy photos) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com The current federal criminal […]
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Morgan promotes Athletics Director Edward Scott to Vice President
Edward Scott (Courtesy Photo) BALTIMORE, Md. (April 8, 2021) — Morgan State University President David Wilson announced the promotion of Edward Scott, Ph.D. to the position of Vice President, which will be added to his current role of Director of Athletics for the University. “In addition to his leadership of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Scott will add the oversight […]
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United Ways in Maryland extend deadline to April 12 for statewide Covid-19 survey
United Ways in Maryland Launch COVID-19 Survey to Better Assess Community Needs Baltimore, Md. (March 15, 2021) – United Ways in Maryland today announced a joint effort to survey families affected by the pandemic throughout the state. The COVID-19 Survey will aim to gather information from residents about how their employment, housing and basic needs have […]
