As Earth Day approaches, 4MyCiTy founder Christopher Dipnarine shares how his Baltimore-based nonprofit is tackling food waste and food insecurity. By transforming discarded food into nourishment and community empowerment, 4MyCiTy is reshaping sustainability in South Baltimore and beyond.
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Community rallies behind local activist and business owner after theft of grill that ‘feeds Baltimore’
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor It’s been nearly a week since Baltimore community activist and entrepreneur “Shorty” Davis received a call at 6 a.m. asking if he had lent his grill out to anyone. Taking the call from Atlanta, Davis informed the concerned caller, his landlord, that no one had permission at the time to […]
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From tragedy to change: Freddie Gray’s death and the road to reform in Baltimore
Ten years after the death of Freddie Gray and the ensuing “Baltimore Uprising,” Mayor Brandon Scott and other legal and community leaders are reflecting on the systemic failures that led to the unrest and the reforms that followed.
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BGE announces Tamla Olivier as new chief executive officer
Tamla Olivier has been named the next president and CEO of BGE, effective May 1. A seasoned utility executive with deep ties to the company, Olivier returns to BGE after leading operations at Pepco Holdings, bringing a track record of customer-focused leadership and infrastructure innovation. She will succeed Carim Khouzami, who transitions to a senior executive role at Exelon.
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Saving, spending and surviving: Real talk on financial literacy
As financial literacy takes center stage this month, individuals are finding creative ways to budget, save and manage rising costs. From cutting back on dining out to using cash-only spending methods, everyday people share how they navigate their finances. While some prioritize emergency savings, others focus on investments or stretching their dollars with strategic shopping. Their stories highlight the realities of financial planning and resilience in today’s economy.
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Darrell Mosley named head coach for Coppin State women’s basketball team
Darrell Mosley has been selected to lead the Coppin State University’s women’s basketball program. He brings 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, most recently serving as associate head coach at Arizona State.
Posted inMental Health
Funding restored to Maryland youth mental health initiatives
By Sasha Allen Maryland mental health advocates and providers are relieved coming out of this year’s legislative session, where state lawmakers decided against a drastic cut in funding to the state’s year-old, big-money program aimed at improving the mental health of its young people. The Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, created under the state’s ambitious […]
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REFLECT and REVIVE: West Baltimore beautification project honors 10th anniversary of Baltimore Uprising
By Teresa Stephens On Saturday, April 19, local West Baltimore residents, organizations and elected officials will join forces for a day of reflection and revitalization, including a community-wide clean up. The event hub is 1679 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. Volunteers will arrive between 10 – 10:30 am for a brief welcome from community […]
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Federal legislation aimed at reform highlighted during Black Maternal Health Week
Lawmakers acknowledge Black Maternal Health Week and highlight top legislation from the 119th Congress that aim to improve maternal health care in America. U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) expressed concern over federal restructuring efforts and affirmed her commitment to expanding access to care for pregnant women.
Posted inReligion
Bishop Walter Scott Thomas Sr. steps into retirement after five decades of service
After 50 years of transformative leadership, Bishop Walter Scott Thomas Sr. has retired from New Psalmist Baptist Church, alongside his wife, Lady Patricia Thomas, leaving a legacy of faith, growth and community impact. His ministry, captured in a powerful documentary and celebrated through a series of heartfelt events, reflects a life wholly devoted to purpose, family and the spiritual empowerment of thousands.
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Gospel Fest brings church to the Symphony Hall
In a time when divisions often feel louder than unity, Gospel Fest was a moment of communion—a reminder of the beauty that emerges when tradition, excellence, and faith share the same stage. The event, held at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore on April 3, featured the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Pastor Smokie Norful, and three of the nation’s most distinguished HBCU choirs, Bowie State University Choir, Howard Gospel Choir and Morgan State University Choir.
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Obituary: Former judge George L. Russell Jr., founding chairman of Reginald F. Lewis Museum, dies at 96
George L. Russell Jr., a trailblazing jurist and civic leader who became the first African American to hold several key legal positions in Maryland, has died at the age of 96. As the founding chairman of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, he played a pivotal role in securing its funding and establishing it as a beacon of Black history and excellence.