By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Let’s see, we went from one war in Europe (Russia invading Ukraine) to another major war in the Middle East (Israel and Hamas) – twice the horror. Pope Francis and Rev. William Barber have been very clear moral leaders in opposition to these outbreaks of violence. On Christmas Day, Pope […]
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Baltimore Schools see gains on Maryland School Report Card in 2023
By AFRO Staff Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) made significant strides in 2023, with 39 of its institutions improving the ratings earned on the annual Maryland School Report Card. Every year, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) gauges schools’ performance based on state tests results and other critical academic, college readiness, and attendance […]
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AFRO exclusive: Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott welcomes baby boy with fiancée Hana Pugh
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott welcomed the birth of his son, Charm Jamie Scott, with his fiancé Hana Pugh on Dec. 26 at 7:31 p.m., just one day after Christmas.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott launches first phase of free public Wi-Fi
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside other city officials, recently announced the launch of free public Wi-Fi for Baltimoreans and visitors. “In this digital age, digital equity is one of the defining civil rights issues of our time,” said Scott. “We must work to close the digital divide to help shape […]
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Ariyana Abroad: Day six on the safari
By Ariyana GriffinSpecial to the AFRO Our group woke up to the peaceful sounds of nature and began walking down a hill from our hotel to sign up for a daytime safari ride. After experiencing the night safari, we were excited to see the trails during the day and hoped to see more wildlife. Less […]
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BTST Services lands private equity investment, advancing its mission to lead in mental health care
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com East Baltimore native Chris Simon is not only a real estate investor and the co-owner of Harbor East’s urban fine dining restaurant BLK Swan, he’s an innovator in the mental health space. His company BTST Services is on a mission to become a leader and trailblazer in mental health and […]
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PRESS ROOM: Baltimore Children & Youth Fund announces 2024 Grassroots Fund
Emphasizes life-changing impact of awarding $29 million over four years to organizations that help Baltimore’s children and youth thrive. (Baltimore, Maryland) — For the fourth year in a row, Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF), a public charity stewarding public dollars to build partnerships that support the ecosystem focused on building opportunities for Baltimore youth, […]
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Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards honor 14 firms demonstrating civic leadership in Baltimore
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Mayor Brandon M. Scott, in partnership with the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) and Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC), hosted the 49th annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards on Dec. 13. The ceremony celebrated 14 firms with an active presence in Baltimore, exemplary leadership and a commitment to improving Baltimoreans’ quality of life. […]
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Storm drenches Florida and South Carolina while heading up East Coast
The Associated Press GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Dec. 17, forcing water rescues from flooded streets and the cancellation of some holiday celebrations. Authorities rescued dozens of motorists stranded by floodwaters in South Carolina’s waterfront community of Georgetown, according […]
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Baltimore activist Doc Cheatham calls on Black men to take action against youth crime
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com As youth crime rates rise, Baltimore leaders are bringing the stakeholders together to try and find a community-level solution. Homicides are at 251 in Baltimore City as of Dec. 15, which means the city is on track to break its 300 annual homicide record after nine years, but auto thefts […]
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Governor Moore announces ‘UPLIFT’ to accelerate homeownership in historically redlined communities
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Maryland residents living in historically redlined communities may now get a new chance at homeownership, thanks to a new program announced by Gov. Wes Moore on Dec. 4. Managed by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation (UPLIFT) will tackle appraisal […]
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What Does It Mean to Have Hypertension During Pregnancy
Sponsored content by GBMC HealthCare Pregnancy causes natural changes in the body. And for child-bearing people who don’t know what to expect when expecting, it can be difficult to determine what is a normal change and what needs closer medical attention. Hypertension is fairly common during pregnancy—1 in every 12 to 17 pregnancies to be […]
