Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com It’s been a little over a week since Amanda Gorman captivated us all at United States Capitol with her words during the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Madame Vice President Kamala Harris and became an international household name in the process. Her poem, “The Hill […]
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Johnson & Johnson’s $100M plan to close the racial health gap
Michael Sneed, executive vice president of Global Corporate Affairs and chief communication officer of Johnson & Johnson (Photo courtesy Johnson & Johnson) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO As uncertainties over the future of America in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to swirl, a premier American pharmaceutical and medical multinational is […]
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AFRO employee discovers dead body in Druid Hill Park
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com In a city that has endured more than 300 homicides a year since 2015, it is easy for people to become numb to the murder and mayhem that is all around us. Perhaps it’s easier for many to just keep their heads down and keep it moving. AFRO […]
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Navasha Daya’s `Liberation Song’
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com “I see the Blackness of my people. You know they’re Calling for freedom everywhere I’ve seen the Blackness of my people, and all you’ve got to do Brothers and Sisters, reach out your hands. We’re gonna Take you there Black stands for liberation…” -Gil Scott-Heron, “The Liberation Song” […]
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CSU receives grant to study causes of gun violence among young Black males in Baltimore
CSU Receives Grant to Study Causes of Gun Violence Among Young Black Males BALTIMORE — Coppin State University (CSU) has received a two-year, $100,290 grant, to study the attitudes and reasons that spark young African-American males in urban areas pick up and carry guns, in an effort to reduce the problem. Lead investigator at CSU, Dr. […]
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Online registration now open for YouthWorks 2021 summer jobs program
Registration for Summer Job Placements to be Conducted Entirely Online this Year (Photo/moed.baltimorecity.gov/youth-services) BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, January 25, 2021) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that YouthWorks, Baltimore City’s summer jobs program for young people, has opened online registration for the 2021 summer session. Residents ages 14-21 can visit youthworks.oedworks.com to register as a […]
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Morgan expands economic impact to $1.1 billion statewide, $640 million in Baltimore
Morgan student discusses research findings at recent Morgan Innovation Day held annually in Annapolis before Maryland legislators, students, faculty, staff and alumni for a first-hand look at new research, innovation and partnership initiatives incubated at the National Treasure. (Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) Independent Study Affirms University’s Economic Vitality Fueling Jobs, Research […]
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Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood […]
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MLK & AKA: A day of impact panel and brunch
By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO The Baltimore area chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with a weekend of sisterhood and service. Epsilon Omega, Rho Xi Omega, Upsilon Epsilon Omega (UEO), Psi Phi Omega (PPO), and Pearls by the Bay […]
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Prayerfully Announcing the Homegoing Service of Mr. Nathan Chapman
Mr. Nathan A. Chapman, Jr., age 63, of Baltimore MD, transitioned Saturday, January 17, 2021 in Seasons Hospice at Sinai Hospital. Mr. Chapman was born September 3, 1957 in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Chapman was an Investment Banker in the Finance Industry for many years. The Life of Nathan Alfonzo Chapman, Jr. Nathan A. Chapman, Jr. […]
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Mayor Scott Announces Plan to Revamp DPW Meter Shop
Meter Shop Staff to Retain Jobs Under New Plan BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, January 22, 2021) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore will retain Water Meter Shop operations and staff as part of the Department of Public Works (DPW) while implementing a plan to overhaul Meter Shop operations for a […]
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Comcast introduces the fastest internet speeds over Wi-Fi across the Northeast
PHILADELPHIA – January 20, 2021 – Comcast announced today that it has introduced the fastest internet speeds over Wi-Fi available across the Northeast including 14 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington D.C. Customers can now take advantage of advanced Wi-Fi technology that is capable of delivering Wi-Fi speeds faster than a Gig to support the […]
