New Psalmist Baptist Church Virtual Voter’s Town Hall Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. (1-hour) Platform: Streaming live from the New Psalmist Baptist Church website at www.newpsalmist.org. YouTube channel or Facebook page Context: Voting in the 2020 Presidential Election, voting information, and voter safety Host: Bishop Walter S. Thomas, Sr. Virtual Voter’s Town Hall , tonight Wednesday, October 14, 2020 […]
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Morgan Awarded $1.2 Million in Federal Science, Tech Grants
(Photos Courtesy of Morgan State University) Morgan State University Obtains $1.2 Million in Federal Science, Technology Grants NSF and NIH Funding Boosts Morgan’s School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences BALTIMORE — Morgan State University’s (MSU’s) School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS) has announced the receipt of four federal grants totaling more than […]
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BSO’s OrchKids Shifts to Virtual Program with Support from Bank of America
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s OrchKids Shifts to Virtual Program with Support from Bank of America Grants from the bank support Baltimore art and cultural institutions as they continue to connect with community Baltimore, Md. – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s OrchKids program is keeping the music alive — even though their lessons look a little different these days. […]
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BCCC Becomes NEW CVS Health COVID-19 Testing Site
BCCC Becomes NEW CVS Health COVID-19 Testing Site (BALTIMORE, MD – October 13, 2020) – Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) and CVS Health announced BCCC would be a new COVID-19 testing site in West Baltimore. The COVID-19, free and rapid-testing site moved from its original location at Mondawmin Mall, and will be located at the […]
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CSU PRESS RELEASE: CSU to Kick-Off Fund Drive to Create a Sculpture to Honor Fanny Jackson Coppin on October 15
CSU to Kick-Off Fund Drive to Create a Sculpture to Honor Fanny Jackson Coppin on October 15 BALTIMORE — Coppin State University (CSU) will host a celebration and kickoff a fundraising campaign to honor the legacy of Fanny Jackson Coppin, the namesake of the university, with the creation of a bronze sculpture, at noon on […]
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Against the Odds, Students are Still Landing Internships During COVID-19
Kayla Ambrose, a teacher’s aid for Montebello Elementary and Middle School, in her virtual internship on Sept. 28. (Photo by Jamira Newby) By Jamira Newby Special to the AFRO COVID-19 is not stopping college students from landing internships. The searches have not been easy, but apparently, they have not been impossible. “Many internships were affected […]
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Governor Hogan, Attorney General Frosh Announce $11.7 Million to Provide Legal Services to Residents Facing Eviction and Homelessness
Governor Hogan, Attorney General Frosh Announce $11.7 Million to Provide Legal Services to Residents Facing Eviction and Homelessness ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $11.7 million in general funds will be directed to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation to provide legal services to families facing eviction and […]
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Hundreds of Hands Work to Beautify Druid Heights
(Screengrab from video) By David Marshall Special to the AFRO After 30 minutes of volunteering, 12-year-old Destiny Smith of West Baltimore finally has the hang of operating her blue trash picker, which is just about as tall as she is. The Green Street Academy sixth-grader has been cleaning up near the corner of Bloom Street […]
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A Request for Grace and Understanding: The Challenges of Virtual Learning for First Generation College Students
As first-generation college students, we are a source of pride. We carry the history of familial and community expectations, and a sense of hope for academic success. COVID has added weight to the load we carry in the form of technology and resource deficits, which are further pronounced by the demands of virtual learning. We […]
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Student Entrepreneur Determined to Defy COVID-19
By Autumn Jackson Special to the AFRO Many entrepreneurs are struggling with the growth and profit of their businesses during COVID-19, due to social distancing, and city and state restrictions in place. One of those entrepreneurs is Jasmine Slide, a Coppin State University junior, studying criminal justice. She chose this career path based on her […]
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Community College of Baltimore County Will Host Its First Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Baltimore County, Md. (Oct. 5, 2020) – Community College of Baltimore County will host its First Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. This virtual ceremony will acknowledge and honor Native American traditions and cultures and will include drumming, art, dance, speakers and a keynote address by CCBC Dean Emeritus Dr. Dennis Seymour, […]
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Civics Classes Make Engaged Students into Responsible Citizens
(Courtesy Photo) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Ask the average high school graduate to explain the inner workings of the electoral college and you might get a range of answers- to include the blank stare. Ask the average adult to explain the inner workings of the electoral college and the result might not […]