McKenzie Elliott, the toddler murdered Aug. 1 while playing on her porch in Baltimore City. The 3600 block of Old York Road was quiet on the Monday after McKenzie Elliott was killed, Aug. 1, while playing on her porch. McKenzie had been given permission to play outside by her uncle Charles Coley, who was keeping […]
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Becoming Ready for a Transfer of Wealth
The children of Israel must have been stunned. They had heard about Moses’ run-in with the burning bush in the desert and they witnessed the multiple plagues God used to humble the great Pharaoh. What God was asking them to do now, to assume the wealth of their captors, just as they were packing their […]
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George Collins, 89, Journalist, News Anchor, Radio Host
George Collins (Updated 8/4/2014) When veteran newsman George Collins died in Baltimore, July 31, he left a legacy of communications and journalistic excellence in print and broadcast media. Younger local news hounds probably know him best as the booming voice behind his most recent venture on WEAA, @Issue, a program he began in 1986. Those […]
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Baltimore City Set to Celebrate 90th Birthday of Literary Giant James Baldwin
James Baldwin On August 2, 2014, cities across the country will celebrate James Baldwin’s 90th birthday, honoring a giant of American literature. In Baltimore, the James Baldwin Literary Society will be putting on a weekend of events to celebrate the author’s legacy as well as provide a forum for African-American authors to share their work […]
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Baltimore Dance Team puts U.S. on the Map at World Championship
Studio “A” team members, with Coach Adrienne Carver, are showing off their winning medals. On July 11, Adrienne Watson Carver accompanied a group of 11 girls, from seven to 17 years old, to compete at the World Championships of the Performing Arts in Hollywood, Calif. The results brought honor to the region and U.S. attention […]
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New United Baptist Convention President Seeks Deeper Community Engagement
The Rev. Dr. Cleveland T.A. Mason II offers prayer in the sanctuary of his church, Perkins Square Baptist on Edmondson Avenue. On July 23, 2014, the Rev. Dr. Cleveland Mason was installed as the president of the United Baptist Missionary Convention, a convention of Baptist African-American churches founded in 1829. Mason brings to the office […]
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Should the U.S. shelter the women and children immigrants coming across the Mexican border? Why or Why not?
Dora Evans “While it’s difficult to determine the intentions of all illegal immigrant, I believe immigrant women and children should be sheltered by the U.S. because some of them are coming from places of hardship and are looking for a better life. Each of us are Americans today because our parents, grandparents or great grandparents […]
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Speak to My Heart Ministries
Speak to My Heart Ministries is holding a Community Outreach and Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 9 at 3903 W. Belvedere Ave. in Baltimore. The theme of the day is “Harvest Time”! Health screenings include blood pressure, TB, diabetes, vision and more. Activities include live music performances and a moon bounce. Free […]
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Dr. Burns and Rising Sun Ramp it Up for 30 Days in August
State Del. Dr. Emmett Burns, pastor of Rising Sun First Baptist Church in Baltimore County, has put together a most unique program for the month of August. The 30 Days of August Celebration begin, Aug. 1, with a special Community Prayer and Praise Service. This is followed on Aug. 2, with the Parade Against Violence […]
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It Takes A Village Makes a Big Deal of Excellence in Education
Seated: Takiya Braxton, Nikita Brathwrite, Morgyn Thomas and Sydnee Fields. Standing: Ramona Hardy, Frances Steven, Jamal Martin, Larry Lancaster III, Joshua Diggins, Larinda Fields and Sean Fields It Takes A Village held its second Scholarship and Awards Gala, June 21 in the Hall of Fame at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore. In addition to Oscar […]
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Williams Family Members Names ‘Siblings of the Year’
The Baltimore office of National Neighbor to Family recently announced their 2014 Siblings of the Year and the award went to the Williams family of Baltimore City. Upon notification, the oldest living sibling, Barry Williams said, “All my life…I knew I was blessed. Yes we had/have a mother and father who loved us, but the […]
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Month after AFRO Report of a Rumored Closing, ‘Stop Shop and Save’ Closes Multiple Locations
Workmen breakdown the N. Monroe St. Stop, Shop, and Save location. One month after the AFRO reported on the rumored closing of a the N. Monroe St. location of ‘Stop Shop and Save’, one of Baltimore City’s oldest Black-owned grocery store chains, three ‘Stop Shop and Save’ grocery store locations have closed. As of July 25, […]