Jessica Kidd is the founder, creative director and master artist of House of Bombshell in Baltimore. (Photo by Shalia Watts) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO Hair. Skin. Nails. Oh my! There’s no better feeling than going to the salon and walking out with a fresh ‘do or a fresh mani/pedi and feeling like […]
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Not his-tory, our-story
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com I stopped “celebrating” Black History Month decades ago in lieu of an ongoing observation and chronicling of Black excellence personally and professionally. It was Ossie Davis who, during the eulogy of Malcolm X, declared, “Malcolm had stopped being “negro” years ago. It had become too small, […]
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True Originals on Exhibit at Waller Gallery
Rebecca Marimutu’s “Portrait(s),” are huge hanging kraft paper tapestries that dominate the space at Waller Gallery. (courtesy photo) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Waller Gallery continues its 2021 opening exhibition of “Contextual Exposure,” featuring interdisciplinary and multi-media works from three artists: Ada Pinkston, Noél Puéllo and Rebecca Marimutu. Dominating the space are […]
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Winter weather was no match for the city’s plan
By Nicole Batey “The roads are looking so much better this season. I don’t know what’s made the difference but it’s working. Thank you to everyone involved,” read one Facebook comment. “Seriously, I have been so blown away by how much better snow removal has been this year. 10x more effective and thorough,” read another. […]
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Women’s History Month: Md’s first Black woman delegate
Verda Welcome was the first Black woman to be elected to the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate. And despite an assassination attempt in 1964, went on to have a groundbreaking political career that lasted decades. (AFRO Archives Photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Verda Welcome was one of the most […]
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Death of ‘Coach Dip’ leaves community reeling
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com A tragic car accident at Mondawmin Mall earlier this week claimed the life of a beloved youth football coach and left many in the Park Heights community devastated. Garrick Williams Jr., 38, known lovingly as “Coach Dip” grew up playing youth football for the Park Heights Saints of […]
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Hyphenated last names reflect evolving gender roles
By Ravyn Johnson Special to the AFRO Meeting someone with a hyphenated name is more common than ever before. After interviewing three students from Morgan State University with hyphenated names, Cherish Eppes-McNeal, Telia Conway-Kenner, and Elijah Jenkins-Bundrige, it was found that many people have the same reason for having multiple last names. The three students […]
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Vaccine Hunters take control of appointment search
The cover photo for the Maryland Vaccine Hunters Facebook group. (Courtesy of Maryland Vaccine Hunters via CNS) By CALLAN TANSILL-SUDDATH Capital News Service Annapolis Bureau Frustrated with the slow rollout, many residents are turning to a Facebook group for help in hunting down COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The Maryland Vaccine Hunters group has existed for just […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott issues statement on recent violence
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) “There is nothing harder than talking to a parent whose child has become a victim of violence.” BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, March 2, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following statement on recent violence in Baltimore: I am deeply frustrated by the amount of young people who have […]
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Child hunger spikes in Baltimore amid COVID crisis
Weekend Backpacks Kicks Off Virtual Food Series to Feed Baltimore City Kids Amid COVID Pandemic Local star mixologists put their skills to the test to fight child hunger BALTIMORE (March 2, 2021) – Weekend Backpacks, a nonprofit that provides weekend meals to food-insecure youth in Baltimore City, today announced the launch of its Chefs’ Event Reimagined, a […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott to appoint proven leader Ted Carter to serve as Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development
Ted Carter (Courtesy Photo) Carter to Lead Scott Administration’s Equitable Economic Growth Agenda BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, March 2, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the appointment of Ted Carter to serve as Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development in his administration. Carter will manage a portfolio including housing, planning, workforce and community […]
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BWI Marshall Airport earns recognition as best North American airport of its size
2020 Airport Service Quality Award Reflects Passenger Feedback on Service Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was named as the top North American airport in its size category in the 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The annual awards are presented by Airports Council International World (ACI World), a leading airport industry organization. The ASQ program […]
