St. Francis Neighborhood Center (Courtesy Image/Logo) Long Awaited Monumental Groundbreaking of New Construction of Community Center in Central West Baltimore Congressman Mfume, Lt. Governor Boyd, Senator Hayes, Council President/Mayor-Elect Scott, State Representative/Council President-Elect Mosby, Councilman-Elect Torrence and Councilman Cohen, Housing Commissioner Kennedy, and Other Dignitaries to Participate in St. Francis Neighborhood Center Ceremony Baltimore, MD […]
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Former Bill T. Jones, White Oak dancer adds filmmaker to her resume
Dancer and Producer of Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones And D Man in The Waters, Rosalynde LeBlanc By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Baltimore’s Rosalynde LeBlanc has been a dancer for most of her life. “I was always around dance because of my mother,” LeBlanc explained of her mother, who was also […]
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White and Black communities in Maryland experience a 20% difference in loans from CARES Act
(By Andrew Angelov_Shutterstock) By Amina Lampkin, Capital News Service Predominantly white communities in Maryland received approximately 20 percent more loans and money per loan under the Paycheck Protection Program compared to predominantly Black communities, according to data from the Small Business Administration (SBA) analyzed by Capital News Service. The Paycheck Protection Program was a derivative […]
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Join me this Mon. 11/23! Holiday Safety Info Session
Dear Friends: I hope you will join me on Monday, November 23rd at 5:30pm via Zoom for an information session on how to keep safe this holiday season. This season is a time of joy, laughter and family; however it can also be a time where we see increased crime. On Monday, you will hear […]
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MARIAN HOUSE AT THE WOMEN’S INDUSTRIAL EXCHANGE WILL BECOME THE NEW HOME OF THE MARYLAND WOMEN’S HERITAGE CENTER
November 20, 2020 (Baltimore) Marian House has agreed to lease the 1,000 sq. ft. storefront space of the Women’s Industrial Exchange Building at 333 North Charles Street to the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center. The Maryland Women’s Heritage Center (MWHC) was established to preserve the past, understand the present, and shape the future by recognizing, respecting, […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Cherry Hill Strong
Residents and other organizations are working hard to protect Baltimore’s historic Cherry Hill community. (Courtesy photo) By Tashiera Allen and Jamar Dorsey Special to the AFRO South Baltimore’s historic Cherry Hill community has a story to tell. Much like the esteemed AFRO-American newspaper, Cherry Hill’s history must never be forgotten. Did you know that Cherry […]
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Race and Politics: GOP attack on the Black vote continues
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Donald John Trump is desperate because his time is nigh. On Jan. 20, 2021, the failed 45th president of the United States must leave the White House, or face the reality of being forcibly removed from the premises. And I suspect there are dozens of secret […]
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Chase’s Cherry Hill branch ends bank desert
Chase’s new Cherry Hill branch Manager Christopher Forgenie. Although the branch has only been opened for one month, customers from the community are already expressing their gratitude for financial help in a community once considered a “bank desert. (Courtesy Photos) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Recently, JPMorgan Chase Bank celebrated the grand […]
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Baltimore artist goes platinum with hit single
Northeast Baltimore native Shordie Shordie latest album went platinum earlier this year. (Courtesy photo) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO There’s a lot of talent in Baltimore but it is usually overshadowed by the day-to-day violence in the city. Rarely do artists get coverage for their talent by local media so when the AFRO […]
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LifeBridge Health launches Center for Hope
By AFRO Staff LifeBridge Health held a socially distanced ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Center for Hope on Nov. 12. The space is a comprehensive center where innovative violence intervention and prevention services will be integrated together under one roof. The $12 million, 32,000 square foot building will be the first built on Sinai Hospital’s […]
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The Well: We are grateful
Andi Pyatt is an educator, entrepreneur, wellness professional, and author. (Courtesy Photo) By Andi Pyatt “The Well” is a recurring column to remind us of the power we possess in mind, body and spirit. Gratitude is a feeling and process that is best practiced within the moment. Especially, in the moments that challenge us. It […]
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Bank of America Announces $1M Investment Into Morgan State to Create Pipeline to High Paying Jobs
(Photos Courtesy of Morgan State University) Bank of America Announces $1M Investment Into Morgan State to Create Pipeline to High Paying Jobs $25 Million National Program Supports Programming, Re-skilling, and Upskilling for Students of Color; Includes Partnerships with Major Employers and The Aspen Institute Baltimore, MD — Morgan State University and Bank of America today announced a new […]