People carrying signs supporting voting rights are reflected in a puddle as they arrive at an early voting center at Model City Branch Library, as part of a “Souls to the Polls” march, in Miami, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. As Election Day closes in, Americans are exhausted from constant crises, on edge because of volatile […]
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Donald Trump is out of time
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Where I’m from in West Baltimore, time isn’t usually on our side and the same is true for most Black Americans regardless of where they are from. The “luxury” of living week to week, month to month or even year to year is typically for rich […]
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Connect Hub supports small businesses
Andrea ”Drea” England, pictured above, recently opened the “The Business Connect Hub” office in Charles Village. (Courtesy photo) By Antonio Moore Special to the AFRO AE Business Consulting is at work supporting the birth and growth of many small businesses in Baltimore City in the midst of the pandemic and uncertainty of government relief or […]
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Inherited Acres Becomes Community Park
By Michelle Richardson Arts & Entertainment Writer There hasn’t been much peace this year, but if there is one place you can find it, it’s at Stillmeadow Community Fellowship. On Oct. 24, Stillmeadow held a grand opening ceremony for their “Peace Park” which sits on the shared nine acres of land with the church. The […]
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Baltimore Homecoming Hero Awards to Raise a $Million
By Reginald L Allen II Special to the AFRO Baltimore Homecoming started a fundraising event for their 2018 and 2019 heroes. The goal is to fundraise One-Million dollars for the 40 organizations recognized. These organizations cover but are not limited LGBTQ+ support, Creative Arts, Education and Youth enrichment, Anti-Gun Violence, and food for Baltimore communities. […]
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Ryan Hogan Interviews Denise Harper of The Greater Baltimore Urban League
Morgan State Strategic Communication Major Ryan Hogan talks with the Greater Baltimore Urban League Guild Advocacy Chair Denise Harper to get her reaction to the election results as they stand.
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SCOM Major Jocelyn Davis interviews Daneen Banks, Deputy Administrator PG County Board of Elections
SCOM Major Jocelyn Davis Davis interviews Daneen Banks, Deputy Administrator PG County Board of Elections about election reaction to date.
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SCOM Major Charnyse Burton interviews Bob Ross President of the NAACP Prince George’s County Branch
SCOM Major Charnyse Burton interviews Bob Ross President of the NAACP Prince George’s County Branch about election results to date.Charnyse
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Baltimore Community Lending Presents Advisory Board
Inaugural Advisory Board is comprised of professionals who are deeply connected to Baltimore through their experience in community development, small business growth, entrepreneurship, banking, and finance. BALTIMORE, MD (November 5, 2020) – Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) is pleased to present its inaugural Advisory Board, comprised of professionals who are deeply connected to Baltimore through their […]
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First Time Voters Share Feelings on Journey to the Ballot Box
From left to right, first time voters David R. Lee Jr., Janiyah Brown, and Espeana Green. (Courtesy Photos) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com First time voters are projected to be key in the 2020 election, and young people are making their voices heard. According to PBS Newshour, of the 50 million people who […]
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Black People Ride Bikes and Advocate Too
Members of the black biking advocacy group, Black People Ride Bikes, prepare to survey West Baltimore neighborhoods ahead of traffic calming measures that will begin in Spring 2021. By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Baltimore’s Black biking advocacy group, Black People Ride Bikes (BPRB), recently teamed up with local transportation authorities to survey West […]
