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 […]
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COVID and Flu: Baltimore Coalition Urges Vaccination
Nurses, pharmacists and Coppin students at Park Heights Renaissance free vaccination clinic. (Courtesy Photo) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO A lot is coming together in Park Heights (PHR) and the Park Heights Renaissance Master Plan appears to be firing on all cylinders. On Oct. 20, in the shadow of Park Heights Renaissance […]
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Mosby Shuts Down ‘No-Knock’ Warrants
Marilyn J. Mosby, Baltimore City State’s Attorney. (Courtesy Photo/State’s Attorney’s Office of Baltimore City) By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has instructed prosecutors not to sign off on so-called “no knock warrants,” a controversial police tactic that allows officers to enter a home unannounced. The tactic which is used […]
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Op-Ed: Mask Up and Vote
Larry Young, host of the Larry Young Morning Show and chair, National Action Network Greater Baltimore Chapter was on hand to help hand out masks and register people to vote. (Photo courtesy) By Larry Young This October brought us a different kind of campaign season. Yes, the importance of the closing weeks of the national […]
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Morgan State Cancels All Classes for Election Day, Encourages Students/Faculty to Vote
Morgan State University Cancels All Classes Scheduled for Nov. 3, Allowing Opportunity for Students and Faculty to Participate in Election Day Voting Campus Community Encouraged to Participate in Civic Engagement and Assist Others BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David Wilson announced that all classes scheduled for Nov. 3, 2020, will be cancelled to allow the opportunity for […]
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`It’s the Pandemic Stupid’
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com James Carville, the iconic political consultant rose to his status due in great part to his performance as lead strategist during the presidential ascension of Bill Clinton in 1992. Carville endeavored to keep his troops laser focused during the successful Clinton campaign by injecting the now […]
