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 […]
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HBCU Students Compete in ‘Moguls In The Making’ Competition
This year, students from Morgan State University, Coppin State University and Bowie State University competed in the second annual competition. (Courtesy photo) By AFRO Staff Moguls in the Making, a business plan pitch competition that offers Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students an opportunity to learn and practice vital skills, took place virtually on […]
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Ravens Hold Off Eagles For Close Win
Philadelphia Eagles’ Carson Wentz (11) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens’ Calais Campbell (93) during the second half of their football game, Oct. 18. Ahead, the Ravens will face off with longtime foe, the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are off to a blazing start this season. The game will be at home for the Ravens on Nov. […]
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NSF Awards Morgan Nearly $1 Million S-STEM Grant to Foster STEM Degrees, Careers
(Photos Courtesy of Morgan State University) Morgan State University Awarded Nearly $1 Million Grant from National Science Foundation to Broaden STEM Programs and Professional Development Pipeline Five-year, Federal-funded grant to underwrite scholarships and bolster STEM curricula BALTIMORE — Morgan State University (MSU) has received an award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of an […]
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Voters Express Anxiety Ahead of Debate
Roneisha Pierce (Courtesy Photo) By Cheyenne Briggs Special to the AFRO On the eve of the final Oct. 22 Joe Biden-Donald Trump TV debate before the Nov. 3 election, debate watchers shared their views about the significance of voting and what the most compelling issues were for them. “Yes, I am voting this year,” said […]
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The Well: The Parenting Shift: No Mother Judgers Allowed
Andi Pyatt is an educator, entrepreneur, wellness professional, and author. (Courtesy Photo) By Andi Pyatt “The Well” is a recurring column to remind us of the power we possess in mind, body and spirit. Since March 2020 there are a few staple food items that I keep in the house. These items are frozen cheese […]
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The AFRO’s On the Move
AFRO team members on the lot of the Edgewood Street location. (AFRO File Photo) By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO The pandemic has taken a toll on businesses across the country, and the AFRO is no exception. Like many companies the storied paper has had to adapt to a constantly evolving business climate that […]
