Young girl listens to speakers One day after the 100th homicide in Baltimore was recorded, a group held a rally calling for people to get involved in stopping the violence wracking the city. About 40 activists gathered on N. Pulaski St. and Edmondson Ave. in the Western District at 7 p.m. wearing black 300 Men […]
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Director John Singleton Schools Baltimore Youth on Achieving Success in Hollywood
High school and college students in Baltimore were treated to a free workshop at Frederick Douglass High School March 23 where they heard from Hollywood heavy-hitters on how to make it in the entertainment industry. Billed as the “Hollywood Come Up,” the workshop featured veterans in the business who offered a “blueprint” on how Baltimore […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Friday, May 22:
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u WEAA and First Edition reports 17 pharmacies were looted during the Baltimore uprising last month, and some believe the subsequent deluge of prescription drugs on the streets of the city may be fueling this most recent surge of homicides and non-fatal shootings. We’ll explore all angles of this story […]
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Sports Clinic Planned for West Baltimore Youth
The son of late West Baltimore activist Gwen Shelton, Kibwe Shelton, will be holding a sports clinic for youth on May 23. (Courtesy Photo) The son of the late activist Gwen Shelton is starting a Saturday sports clinic for youth in West Baltimore that he hopes to run throughout the summer. Using donations collected during […]
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Sandtown-Winchester Residents Call for Community Input in Rebuilding Effort
Sandtown-Winchester residents and former advocates with the Sandtown-Winchester Transformation Project speaking at a press conference calling for actual community input in the rebuilding process. (AFRO/Photo by Roberto Alejandro) Residents of Sandtown-Winchester are organizing a community forum and requesting dialogue with those involved in the rebuilding process there. The residents are concerned that persons from outside […]
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Prosecutor: 6 Officers Indicted in Death of Freddie Gray
These undated photos provided by the Baltimore Police Department, show Baltimore police officers, top row from left, Caesar R. Goodson Jr., Garrett E. Miller and Edward M. Nero, and bottom row from left, William G. Porter, Brian W. Rice and Alicia D. White, charged with felonies ranging from assault to murder in the police-custody death […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Thursday, May 21:
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Yesterday, Baltimore surpassed the 100 homicide mark, with a disproportionate number of murders occurring in the Western District, a district Baltimore City Police Commissioner Anthony Batts recently seemed to suggest may be out of control. We’ll have a report. And Eighth District Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton has not […]
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Family Fun, Slamtastic and Interactive!!!
The Harlem Wizards are coming to Coppin State University on June 13 from 4pm to 9pm. The Harlem Wizard’s show brings oohs, aahs and serious laughter inspired by sky-high slams, hilarious humor, dynamic energy, fan participation, world class tricks and basketball wizardry. To get a free ticket send an email with your contact information to […]
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Pi Omega Chapter 6th Annual Prostate Cancer Screening
Baltimore – May 12, 2015 – The men of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Pi Omega Chapter, will host its 6th Annual Prostate Cancer Screening and Community Wide Health Festival providing basic health services and information to the Matthew Henson community. The event is a joint partnership with Chesapeake Urology and will be held […]
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City Council Seeks To Put Price On Cost Of Dealing With Aftermath of Riots
The City Council on Monday set a hearing to assess the costs of overtime incurred by the Police Department, Fire Department , and other city agencies during and after the riots earlier this year. Sponsored by Council Vice President Edward Reisinger, District 10, the hearings are meant to shed light on the long term budget […]
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BDC ESTABLISHES THE BALTIMORE BUSINESS RECOVERY FUND
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) has established the Baltimore Business Recovery Fund (BBR Fund) to aid the many businesses, which experienced property damage and/or inventory loss during the unrest. The goal is to raise $15 million, which will be used to fund the Baltimore Business Recovery loan program. The BBR Fund was kicked off at […]
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Baltimore Community Hosts Police Misconduct Forum
Baltimore resident Taleara Marrow attended the forum and shared her brother’s story involving police misconduct. (Courtesy Photo) The No Boundaries Coalition, The Greater Baltimore Leadership Coalition and other local organizations hosted the first of many upcoming public forums, May 16, to give community members an opportunity to talk about their experiences involving police misconduct. One […]