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 […]
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Racist
By Allen Kawinga Special to the AFRO We may be so bolden like fearless warriors To all the pain you cast on us Police hunters all over the city Unhampered us; unable to stay such as we wish Indeed we have been blacklash by White racist “For how long.?” “White,” “Grey,” and “Black!” All these […]
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PFAW Endorses 100 Candidates Committed to Stop Police Killings
People For the American Way’s (PFAW) Next Up Victory Fund endorsed 100 new candidates for state and local offices across the U.S. who are focused on stopping police killings. (Courtesy Photo) By Imani Wj Wright Special to the AFRO People For the American Way’s (PFAW) Next Up Victory Fund, held a virtual press conference, announcing […]
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Vice Presidential Debate: Grown-Up Behavior Won the Night
Union Pub on Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington D.C. (Courtesy photo) By Jeremy Wright Special to the AFRO Here at the Union Pub on Massachusetts Avenue NE, the socially distanced audience became quiet and trained their eyes and attention to a 32- inch projection screen and two 24-inch TV sets. The Sen. Kamala Harris vs. Vice […]
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Watch Party Goers Reacted Tepidly to Calm VP Debate
Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Vie President Mike Pence. (AP Photos) By Wesley Marsh Special to the AFRO The 2020 Vice Presidential Debate took place on Oct. 7 between the U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, and Vice President Mike Pence, former Republican governor of Indiana. The economy, presidential accountability, climate change, […]
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BALTIMORE CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR LEG. DISTRICT 12 VACANCY
BALTIMORE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE SEEKS APPLICANT FOR OPEN LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 12 POSITION The BALTIMORE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE (BCDSCC), known as the Baltimore County Democratic Party, was elected on June 26, 2018 during the Democratic Primary Election. A vacancy has occurred due to the resignation of a member of District 12. The […]
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On Eve of VP debate, Students Root for ‘Sistah’ Candidate
Republican incumbent Mike Pence and Democratic challenger, Sen. Kamala Harris, are scheduled to face off in the only vice-presidential debate at 9 p.m. on Oct. 7. Both candidates are following the drama-filled Sept. 29 faceoff between GOP President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/John Locher) By Taylor Bozeman Special […]