Prior to his inauguration on Dec. 8, Mayor Scott announced the names of those who will serve in two crucial positions. Christopher Shorter will serve as the city’s first-ever chief administrative officer and Michael Huber will be the mayor’s chief of staff. (Courtesy of the Mayor’s Office) By AFRO Staff Prior to his inauguration on […]
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Baltimore Legacy Builders launch youth empowerment
Brittany Young, founder of B-360 STEM program, left, Darren Rogers, founder of I Am Mentality, center, Tonee Lawson, founder of TheBe.Org. These three organizations have partnered to form “The Collective,” that is focused on youth and young adult empowerment. (Courtesy photos) By Reginald Allen II Special to the AFRO Recently, the Baltimore Legacy Builders Collective […]
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Baltimore’s new mayor: Scott hits the ground running
Brandon Scott, seen here during his last days as president of the Baltimore City Council, was sworn in as thecity’s 52nd mayor on Dec. 8. Scott, 36, makes history as one the city’s youngest mayors. (Photo courtesy of Twitter/@MayorBMScott) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com On Dec. 8, Brandon Maurice Scott was sworn in […]
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Coppin’s first doctoral program is making an impact
Dr. Joan S. Tilghman (l) is chairperson of the Doctor of Nursing Practitioner program at Coppin State University, and Jennifer Pope (r) the first student to receive all three nursing degrees from Coppin. (Curtesy Photos) By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO In 2005, the Institute of Medicine published a report calling for nursing schools […]
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NPR Board of Directors elects WYPR’s LaFontaine E. Oliver as Board Chair
LaFontaine E. Oliver WYPR President and General Manager LaFontaine E. Oliver has been elected by the NPR Board of Directors as its new Chair of the Board. Oliver has been president and general manager of WYPR since 2019 and a Member Director of the NPR Board since 2016. “I am honored to accept this new […]
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Maryland’s search for energy may place wind farm near Ocean City
People are seen on the beach as the area re-opens from the coronavirus pandemic in Ocean City, Maryland, a popular summer tourist destination. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images via Zenger News) By Terry Alan Lane Zenger News With its boardwalk, arcades and plenty of sand and sunshine, Ocean City, Md., offers visitors a lot to […]
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MSU Choir virtual Christmas concert: December 13, 2020 – 4PM – FREE!
Morgan State University Virtual Christmas Concert Please plan on virtually attending the Morgan State University Christmas Concert to be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 4PM. This year the concert will be – guest what? Virtual! We want to encourage as many persons to virtually attend as possible, so the concert will be FREE! […]
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Baltimore Mayor-elect exposed to COVID-19, tests negative
Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott will be sworn into office on Dec. 8.(Courtesy of Facebook) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor In a statement released on Dec. 3, Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott notified the public of his possible exposure to COVID-19 over the weekend. Since becoming aware of the risk of contracting the virus, the mayor-elect has followed […]
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Food bank to provide for holidays and beyond
Many families are facing food insecurity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the Maryland Food Bank is fighting to end hunger this holiday season by setting up drive-by food distribution sites. (Courtesy photo) By Ryan Hogan Special to the AFRO The Maryland Food Bank continues to work toward ending hunger this holiday season as […]
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Biden can’t stay above the fray
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com On Nov. 24, I posted on Facebook the following: Gotta be honest, I want Biden to go harder. I was reacting to some of the initial choices made by President-elect Joe Biden in forming his administration, which will officially take over the executive branch on Jan. […]
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Inner Harbor ice rink not returning this year
The Waterfront Partnership, operator of the Inner Harbor Ice Rink has officially closed the ice rink this holiday season. (Courtesy Photo) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Inner Harbor Ice Rink, operated by the Waterfront Partnership, will not return this holiday season due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. “We hope to bring […]
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Baltimore Mayor-elect announces transition team
By AFRO Staff Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott is getting the ball rolling with the announcement of his transitioning team. In a statement, the mayor-elect released the names of individuals that will serve on 10 distinct committees that will act as advisors for his first term in office. The AFRO’s very own Board Member Laura Phillips Byrd […]