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 […]
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Staying Positive and Busy is One Student’s Solution to the Pandemic
Jillian Brewer poses for a photo shoot for fans March 19 in Baltimore. (Photo by Milton Lawrence) By Ryan Hogan Special to the Afro Many Morgan State University students are unhappy because this semester’s classes are being held only due to the pandemic; but Jillian Brewer, 23, of Pikesville feels differently. Also known as @ForeverJill […]
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Council President Scott’s Statement on Killing of MTA Bus Driver
Baltimore City Council President, Brandon Scott. (Courtesy Photo/brandonforbaltimore.com) Council President Scott’s Statement on Killing of MTA Bus Driver BALTIMORE, MD (October 8, 2020) — Baltimore City Council President Brandon M. Scott released the following statement in response to the killing of an MTA bus driver, Marcus Park, by a passenger on Thursday afternoon. “Our bus […]
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Will the Preakness Save Park Heights?
The redevelopment of the Preakness at Pimlico is a $375 million project geared towards improving the area along Northern Parkway and opening space on the field for public use between races. (J.K. Schmid) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO It’s been a strange and strained year for Preakness. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic leaves […]
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Race and Politics: Trump is REALLY Sick
Sean Yoes (Courtesy Photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com A little after 7 p.m. on Oct. 5, Donald John Trump emerged from Marine One, the presidential helicopter, plodded across the South Lawn of the White House, scaled the exterior stairs to the Truman Balcony, ripped away his face mask and spewed COVID-19 into […]
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A Perfect Power: Motherhood and African Art at BMA
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) explores motherhood through African art in its latest exhibit. (Courtesy photo) By Michelle Richardson Arts & Entertainment Writer “I am their mother. I gave birth to all the others.” Those words were spoken by Chief Kingange of Kaluma A Mbangu, Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1987. There is […]
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Popular Baltimore DJ Dies From COVID-19
DJ Sugar Chris was a popular Baltimore DJ. He recently succumbed to the COVID-19 disease. (Photo: Facebook) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Many from Baltimore’s close-knit dance music community are mourning the loss of a popular local DJ who recently succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic. Christopher Curtis “DJ Sugar Chris” Tittle was loved […]
