(By Prostock-studio_Shutterstock) By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO The AFRO’s news editor and I, this week, shared a laugh about something crucial. When I was a journalism professor at Hampton University, students from Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia area would come to me just before Election Day and explain, “Professor, I have to drive home Tuesday. It […]
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Until Every Vote is Counted
(By JHDT Productions_Shutterstock) By AFRO Staff Candidates for Baltimore City Mayor are Brandon Scott (Dem), Bob Wallace (I) and Shannon Wright (R); Nick Mosby won the Democratic primary election for president of the city council; his Republican opponent is Jovani M. Patterson. As voters are proceeding to the polls now and on Election Day, Nov. […]
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AFRO Co-Hosts `The People’s Hearing’
By AFRO Staff Almost 90 years ago in 1934, the AFRO reported on racist police brutality and murder at the hands of law enforcement in Prince George’s County with the case of Kater Stevens. Stevens was taken from his car after a minor traffic accident as his wife Mildred sat in the passenger seat of […]
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Baltimore Votes!
Morgan State University’s Hurt Auditorium is one of eight early voting centers in Baltimore City that opened its doors to hundreds of voters on Oct. 26. By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor This year’s election has already broken records for its enormous turnout, with over 58 million ballots cast as of Oct. 25. According to […]
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Sen. Ben Cardin’s Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Senator Ben Cardin (AP Photo) Cardin Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court “I am not convinced that Judge Barrett would administer impartial justice and guarantee equal protection of the law and equal justice under the law. So I must vote against her nomination.” “Never has a justice been […]
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Morgan State University Announces Under Armour Agreement
BALTIMORE, Md. (October 26, 2020) – Morgan State University has announced a multi-year, multimillion dollar uniform and apparel partnership with international athletic outfitter Under Armour, naming the global performance brand as the official outfitter for the Morgan State Athletic Department and its teams, starting in 2020. The agreement with Under Armour will allow Morgan State to provide Under Armour […]
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The Start of Early Voting In Maryland
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 […]
