The CSU Nonprofit Leadership Program in honoring an extraordinary Nonprofit Leader, Dr. Joanne Martin, Co-Founder and President of the Great Blacks in Wax (GBIW). GBIW is America’s first wax museum of African American history. On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 5:30pm the NPLS program will be honoring Dr. Martin for her outstanding contributions as a […]
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Residents and rent in a pandemic
Apartment Guide recently began publishing a monthly rent report analysis of the rental market throughout the country. The data shows that the cost of rent continues to climb although many residents are already facing thousands in back rent due to the financial impact of the pandemic. (Courtesy of Unsplash) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor […]
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From Freddie Gray to George Floyd, will this time be different?
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com On May 1, 2015, as parts of the city still smoldered, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby charged the six cops who arrested Freddie Gray. The move sent seismic shockwaves throughout law enforcement agencies across the nation. Then three weeks later, a grand jury indicted those […]
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C. T. Vivian’s long answer on the question of civil rights
Rev. C.T. Vivian By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO C.T. Vivian “gave long answers to short questions,” his wife, Octavia, said of the preacher and civil rights leader. “It’s in the Action: Memories of a Nonviolent Warrior” is the long answer to the question “who is C.T. Vivian?” It is also Vivan’s answer, […]
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URGENT!!! COVID vaccine clinic for Baltimore City adults 65 and older Saturday March 13th (850 doses available)
Host: The Vaccine Empowerment Team Vendor: Walgreens Pharmacy Location: Masonic Temple on 1307 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217 Date: Saturday, March 13th 2021 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Specifics: 850 Vaccines available! We don’t want to waste any! Johnson and Johnson (1 Dose Vaccine) Baltimore City Residents Scheduling 100 people for each 1 […]
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Bill to repeal Maryland state song advancing in Legislature
Maryland My Maryland state song. (Photo/www.loc.com) By CALLAN TANSILL-SUDDATH Capital News Service Annapolis Bureau A bill that would repeal Maryland’s state song “Maryland, My Maryland!” on the grounds it contains offensive and outdated language is advancing in the Legislature this week. The song, penned in 1891, labels President Abraham Lincoln as a “despot,” poses a […]
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CSU College of Business announces the launch of the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship
BALTIMORE — Coppin State University’s (CSU) College of Business has announced the launch of the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship (CSE), that is designed to positively impact business and the entrepreneurial startup ecosystem in West Baltimore. The CSE is a state-of-the-art innovation and information hub for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. Operating virtually, in 2021, […]
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90% of Howard County Public School System educators vaccinated
Howard County Public School System ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano and Board of Education Chair Dr. Chao Wu announced that more than 90% of Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) educators have received at least their first dose or are scheduled for their first dose of […]
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Baltimore County Democratic Party statement: President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is a significant victory for Maryland and Baltimore County
The COVID-19 Relief and Economic Stimulus Package will Bolster the Economy and Fight the Pandemic BALTIMORE COUNTY — Today, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law. The comprehensive $1.9 trillion relief package championed by Democrats will bring Maryland a giant step closer to successfully fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
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Md. bill would curb police use of military surplus equipment
Sen. William C. Smith Jr. speaks at a Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Hearing over Zoom on Feb. 3, 2021. (Screenshot by Jacob Steinberg Capital News Service) BY JACOB STEINBERG Capital News Service Annapolis Bureau Law enforcement agencies in Maryland could be limited from obtaining certain military equipment via a federal surplus program under a bill […]
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The GBC & Executive Alliance present Board Diversity: Pathways to Making It Happen on March 25
Board Diversity: Pathways to Making It Happen Join the Greater Baltimore Committee and Executive Alliance for this tactical discussion. Diverse boards of directors are more effective. Diversity brings economic benefits and innovation to boards. How can businesses bring different perspectives, especially those of women and women of color, to their current boards? Panelists include: Frances […]
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MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr. shares story of prostate cancer survivorship
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles icon Cal Ripken Jr. recently announced his full recovery from prostate cancer. (Ripken Baseball Academy) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Many sports fans know Cal Ripken Jr. as the “iron man” of baseball, an esteemed shortstop Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles icon, but […]