By Baltimore Artist Will Brown (to be Auctioned for the American Cancer Society) WHEN: Auction opens Wednesday, November 3, 12noon and closes Saturday, November 7, 2020, 9 p.m. Go to: https://tasteforlife.org/auction WHAT: A silent auction, which is part of the virtual 21st Annual Taste For Life of the American Cancer Society, will feature original paintings by Baltimore artist Will […]
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Republicans Persist With An Alternative Platform
Clockwise from upper left: Baltimore mayoral and city council candidates Shannon Wright, Nick Mosby, Jovani Patterson, Brandon Scott. Republicans Wright and Patterson are trying to break the virtual Democratic monopoly hold on local government (Courtesy photos) By Devin Walker Special to the AFRO Baltimore has an approximate population of 622,000 residents, and 62.8% of those […]
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Biden for President
Jill Biden, left, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden next to vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff, right. (Courtesy of joebiden.com) AFRO Endorsement It seems implausible not to conclude that Donald John Trump is a White supremacist, after witnessing the towering dumpster inferno presented as the first presidential debate […]
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Davis Well On His Way To Becoming The Face Of Boxing
In this July 27, 2019, file photo, Gervonta Davis, right, throws a punch at Ricardo Nunez during the first round of their super featherweight boxing championship bout in Baltimore. Eager to take his career to a higher level, Davis will move up to fight Cuba’s Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA’s secondary lightweight title. (AP Photo/Julio […]
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Ravens Player Tests Positive for COVID-19, Pro Bowl Receiver Joins Practice Squad
By Demetrius Dillard Jr. Sports Writer Also, the Baltimore Ravens organization was informed that a player has tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 2, the team said in a release. Marlon Humphery, whose identity wasn’t initially released by team officials, immediately began to self-quarantine as the Ravens are now under the NFL’s intensive protocol. “In […]
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Commentary: Want to reduce crime? Challenge the status quo
Senator Cory McCray By Sen. Cory McCray To truly make our neighborhoods and communities safe from crime, we must fully consider all of the factors that lead to crime, with an eye for the true elements and measures that cause and affect public safety. Put simply, we must approach the issue as a whole rather […]
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Special Update: City Schools Announces List of Additional Small Group In-Person Learning Sites
Hello City Schools Families, A few weeks ago, Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) shared that we will offer in-person opportunities to more groups of prioritized students. We have now identified the additional schools that have demonstrated readiness for hosting these opportunities and will serve students who choose to participate in small group in-person learning, […]
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AFRO Endorsements 2020
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Council President Brandon Scott, and Del. Nick Mosby. (Photos Courtesy of Facebook) By AFRO Staff Mfume for the 7th District Rep. Kweisi Mfume is a known entity to the vast majority of the residents of the venerable 7th Congressional District of Baltimore City (and also parts of Baltimore and Howard counties) for […]
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Loyola Karson Institute Honors Professor’s Father
AFRO Columnist and Loyola University Professor Dr. Kaye Whitehead, right, pictured with her father Karson Wise Sr. Dr. Whitehead named the recently launched Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice in his honor. (Photo by Dr. Kaye Whitehead) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor Loyola University launched the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & […]
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Tradition and Mistrust Drive Baltimore’s In-Person Early Voters
Aleishia Dobbins, 38, was happy to finally have her daughter old enough to stand next to her as she cast her vote this year. “The first time we took her my wife was pregnant. She was a baby the second go around. We made a point to show her the different ways to vote,” said […]
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25 Under 30
The AFRO is looking for community activists in the DMV. Please send name or contact information to editor@afro.com. In the subject line please put #25under30.
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#WordinBlack: Names On School Buildings Tell Our Story
Theresa Marshburn was much more than a crossing guard for students bounding down Eutaw Street in the 60s. The community organizer and activist dedicated her life to serving and improving the lives of Baltimore youths and their families. In 1971 Eutaw Elementary was renamed Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary in Theresa Marshburn’s honor. By Alexis Taylor Special to […]