Local philanthropist, Chairman and CEO of A&R Development, Theo C. Rodgers. (Courtesy Photo) By Special to the AFRO Philanthropy Tank Baltimore, a newly-launched program that empowers and equips middle and high school students to develop and execute creative solutions to community problems, announced today that local philanthropist and chairman and chief executive officer of A&R […]
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Celebrating 105 Years of Life!
By The Family of Bernice O. Vaughan Bernice O. Vaughan, was born Sept. 12, 1915 in Meherrin Va., the sixth child and twin sister of Beulah (deceased), to Preston and Irene (Streat) Winkler. Her maternal grandfather, Sam Street was the property of slave master David Street (Prince Edward County Virginia) and in 1848 willed to […]
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Proposed Bill Would Give ‘Hero Pay’ to Hospital Workers
(By Syda Productions_Shutterstock) By Associated Press Hospital workers out front in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic would receive “hero” pay, or bonuses, under a bill proposed by a Maryland representative. Democratic Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland’s Second Congressional District plans to roll out his proposal on Thursday, The Baltimore Sun reported, citing a […]
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International Underground Railroad Month
The second annual Underground Railroad Month opened on Sept. 1 with the unveiling of the Frederick Douglass Park. (Photos courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor The ceremony to celebrate the official launch of International Underground Railroad Month kicked off on Sept. 1 at the Frederick Douglass Park […]
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What If We Had A Real President?
Sean Yoes By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com This week the country marked yet another grisly milestone on the watch of Donald John Trump; more than 190,000 Americans dead due to the coronavirus pandemic. That is more than 190,000 Americans killed in just six months. That is more than twice as many Americans that […]
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Virtual Tea Brings Black Women Together
Ivy Tea Company provided 30 tea cups and saucers with the word “powerful” on them at no cost to participants. (Courtesy of Twitter @Ivysteaco) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO Nothing says high class like a tea party. Add in Black women and it’s instantly taken to another level. That’s what the Greenmount West […]
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Maryland Court Ruling Weakens CDC Eviction Ban
Maryland Communities United members make their voices heard on Facebook livestream. (Courtesy Photo) By J.K.Schmid Special to the AFRO Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a sweeping moratorium on evictions across the country, Sept. 2. “In the context of a pandemic, eviction moratoria like quarantine, isolation and social distancing, can be an effective […]
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Meet the Scholar
Barbara Green Hope (Courtesy Photo) By AFRO Staff The Rev. Barbara Green Hope, a native of Baltimore, has been married for 45 years to Apostle Michael Hope and they have two children. She’s a retired pastor and educator, having taught students with special needs for 27 years and pastored for eight years. She’s currently working […]
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MTA Cuts Create ‘Woes’ for City Residents
By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO The proposed cuts to the bus service across the state are prompting concerns among both riders and city leaders. Last week, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced a comprehensive cut to service. The proposed changes would slash service by roughly 20 percent across the city, leading to longer […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Cheatham in ‘Good Spirits’ After Second Stroke
Marvin “Doc” Cheatham Sr. (Courtesy Photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Marvin “Doc” Cheatham Sr., a stalwart presence in Baltimore’s civil rights community for decades, is reportedly in “good spirits” after suffering a stroke on September 4. “He’s doing fine. It sounds like he’s in really good spirits,” said Marvin Cheatham Jr., the […]
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Black Quarterbacks Matter to Baltimore and Washington
The Baltimore Ravens and Washington Football Team are relying on young, Black quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Dwayne Haskins Jr. to carry their teams through a successful season. (Courtesy of AP News) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer Black quarterbacks matter this season if the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Football Team are to take the […]
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Reginald F. Lewis Museum Reopens To the Public Thursday, September 10
Reginald F. Lewis Museum Reopens Thursday, September 10 Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake and Robert Houston: The 1968 Poor People’s Campaign in Photographs will be on view September 8, 2020 – Baltimore, Md. – The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture will re-open to the public on Thursday, September […]