The AFRO American Newspapers, founded by John Henry Murphy Sr. in 1892, celebrate 132 years of operation, with the company expanding to 13 editions and becoming one of the largest Black publications in circulation, thanks to the efforts of the Murphy family.
Category: Baltimore News
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Family of DPW worker Ronald Silver II call for immediate action after heat death
The family of Ronald Silver II, who died from heat exhaustion while working for the Department of Public Works, are calling for immediate action from city government and legislators to prevent future tragedies.
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AFRO publisher weighs in on ‘Lady in the Lake,’ challenges still facing women in the workplace
The new series “Lady in the Lake” on Apple TV+ explores the deaths of Shirley Parker and Esther Lebowitz in Baltimore in the 1960s, highlighting the challenges faced by women in the workplace and the struggles they face in achieving their dreams.
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Local crowdfunding campaign ‘CLLCTIVGIVE’ brings in $1.1 million for Black-led social change organizations
CLLCTIVLY hosted CLLCTIVGIVE, a 24-hour crowdfunding campaign that raised $1.12 million for 119 Black-led social change organizations in Baltimore, providing them with no-strings-attached funding to sustain and grow their organizations.
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Baltimore County celebrates opening of Middle River Recreation Activity Center
Baltimore County officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center, which features a full-sized gymnasium, exterior multipurpose court, meeting and activity rooms, stage and movie screens, and an aeronautical theme inspired by Baltimore County’s history of aviation.
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Artscape returns to Baltimore for celebration of art, music and culture
Artscape 2024 was a success, featuring over 150 vendor booths, interactive installations, and a lineup of performances, showcasing the diversity of Baltimore’s creative scene and bringing people together in celebration of the arts.
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Heat safety for outside workers in spotlight after death of Ronald Silver II
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is pausing trash and recycling collection on August 6 to conduct mandatory heat safety training following the heat-related death of crew member Ronald Silver II.
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Petition to thwart Harborplace redevelopment falls short of signatures required to make November ballot
The Protect Our Parks petition, led by former mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah, failed to gather enough signatures to make the Baltimore ballot, preventing the halt of MCB Real Estate’s $900-million redevelopment of Harborplace.
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Commentary: A guide to achieving successful outcomes in custody cases
Preparing for a custody proceeding involves gathering information and documents through discovery, creating a parenting plan, and establishing child support, and legal assistance can be sought from the Maryland Family Law Hotline or the Family Law Self Help Center.
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Baltimore City Health Commissioner terminated
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com After seven months as the Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga has suddenly been terminated from the position. Emenuga served as interim commissioner in December 2023 after nomination from Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D). She was sworn in on March 20. “Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga will no longer […]
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Why do they really dislike Kamala Harris? Race and gender the real reason
Vice President Kamala Harris is a highly accomplished politician who has advocated for healthcare reform, the DREAM Act, strict gun control laws, and tax reform, and is now the Democratic 2024 presidential candidate, facing scrutiny due to her identity as the first female, Black vice president.
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A Prosperous Tomorrow empowers Baltimore residents with tech skills
Devin Jackson founded A Prosperous Tomorrow, an organization that provides digital literacy and technology career training to Baltimore residents, in order to combat the digital divide in the city and prepare young people for technology certifications.