Early voting began today in Maryland. And although Maryland is not considered a swing state (Joe Biden is expected to win by a wide margin here), lines were long this morning at this Southwest Baltimore polling place at Edmondson High School. People are casting votes for several pivotal local offices, including Baltimore Mayor, Baltimore City […]
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Happening at the Lewis: Upcoming Online Programs
Short Kutz: Homecoming 2020 Thursday, November 5 7 – 9 P.M. EST Cost: Members $10; Non-members $15 Join us for this virtual celebration of HBCU homecomings and the memories, lessons, and adventures found at these “family” reunions. Nine storytellers will share with you — LIVE — unforgettable, curated, true-to-life narratives. If you’re homesick for your […]
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Coppin State University News Briefs
BALTIMORE — University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman visited Coppin State University on October 21. Perman toured CSU’s Science and Technology Center (STC) with President Anthony L. Jenkins and Dr. Mintesinot Jiru, CSU professor and chair of the department of biology. Perman said he thoroughly enjoyed the visit and learning about research at CSU. […]
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore & Comcast to Provide Up To 1,000 Families in West Baltimore With Internet Service
The University of Maryland, Baltimore & Comcast to Provide Up To 1,000 Families in West Baltimore With Internet Service UMB Partners with Comcast to Sponsor One Year of Internet Connectivity to Up to 1,000 Families from 14 Different Partner Schools in West Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD. – In an effort to bridge the digital divide, the University […]
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Downtown Partnership Webinar will Explain 5G Technology, What it Means for Businesses and Individuals, and How it Could Bridge the Digital Divide
ON THE NEXT DOWNTOWN DOWNLOAD WEBINAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 9 AM: UNDERSTANDING 5G TECHNOLOGY AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR BUSINESS, INDIVIDUALS, AND BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BALTIMORE – On its next free Downtown Download webinar on October 27 at 9 am, Downtown Partnership will be joined by Eric Reed, a top telecom executive from […]
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No Boundaries Coalition Takes Voter Education To The Streets
The No Boundaries Coalition get out the vote canvass team stops for a photo near W. Lanvale Street and N. Calhoun Street October 24, 2020 By David Marshall Special to the AFRO A team of eight community educators moved with tactical precision along the 1100 block of North Stockton Street, Oct. 24. It was the […]
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Update on Voting Locations
The Board of Elections has informed the Pratt Library that the certain branches will NOT be used as polling places on Election Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following branches will not be open as polling places on Election Day… Central Library Brooklyn Branch Canton Branch Herring Run Branch Pennsylvania Ave. Branch Walbrook Branch […]
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Mayor Young, Baltimore Ravens Announce Plan to Allow Fans at M&T Bank Stadium
Mayor Young, Baltimore Ravens Announce Plan to Allow Fans at M&T Bank Stadium Special exception to Mayor Young’s executive order will allow approximately 5,000 fans at the Ravens’ next home game BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and the Baltimore Ravens announced that the team would be allowed to have fans in […]
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Coppin State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Named Recipient of John Lewis HBCU Grant
Coppin State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Named Recipient of John Lewis HBCU Grant BALTIMORE – Coppin State University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, led by SAAC President Jazzleen McRae, as well as advisor and head bowling coach Shaunita Middleton, has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 John Lewis HBCU Grant. The grant, in honor of the […]
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A Black Man in America
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com I was on vacation last week, but more accurately I was on a mission. My lady Morine and I drove to seven cities in seven days: Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Santa Fe, Williams, (The Grand Canyon) and San Diego. The overarching mission was to get […]
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West Baltimore Mural Dedicated to Elijah Cummings
Rev. Dr. Alvin Hathaway, pastor of Union Baptist Church, poses for a picture in front of the Elijah Cummings mural. (Courtesy of Rev. Dr. Alvin Hathaway) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor Members of West Baltimore’s Union Baptist Church and the community gathered at the church to unveil the community mural project dedicated to our […]
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Baltimore City Ballot Drop Box Locations
(Courtesy of Maryland Elections) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor With the Nov. 3 election around the corner and the state of Maryland gearing up for the start of early voting on Oct. 26, it is important to have a voting plan. There are so many ways to vote this year, and if you’ve already […]