PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Breaking a historic barrier, Hillary Clinton triumphantly captured the Democratic nomination for president Tuesday night, the first woman ever to lead a major political party into the general election. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. wave to supporters during a rally in Portsmouth, N.H., Tuesday, July 12, 2016, […]
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Slaves Built the White House, Say Obama and Historians
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama declared at the Democratic National Convention that the White House she and President Barack Obama have lived in since 2009 was built by slaves. First lady Michelle Obama speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Tuesday, July 26.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. A report on day two of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia and thoughts on First Lady Michelle Obama’s historic speech with Charles Ellison of WEAA reporting live from the convention and Baltimore community activist Kim Truehart. Plus, we’ll discuss a recent report by the U.S. […]
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Michelle Electrifies
Sets a New Standard for Troubled Dem Convention PHILADELPHIA (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama stepped into the presidential election Monday with a forceful, impassioned defense of Hillary Clinton, casting her as the only candidate who can be trusted as a role model for the nation’s children. She took numerous swipes at Republican Donald Trump, […]
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Art with a Heart Shop & Bop Fundraiser
Art with a Heart, a non-profit arts organization based in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, will host its annual Shop & Bop on July 29, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at its social enterprise/retail store, HeARTwares, 623 W. 34th St., 21211 in Hampden Village Centre. This free event will feature live music from Saleem […]
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The 2nd Annual Easterwood Community Cook Out and Health Fair & AFRO Clean/Green Block Meet and Greet
The 2nd Annual Easterwood Community Cook Out and Health Fair will take place on July 30 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Troy Brailey Easterwood Park located at 1540 Bentalou and Baker streets in Baltimore. Come and meet the AFRO Clean/Green Block captains and community leaders. This is a free event. Call Dr. […]
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Waterfront Partnership’s First Annual Field Day
The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore is hosting the first Annual Field Day at Rash Field, 201 Key Highway, Baltimore on July 30 from noon to 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon filled with local food vendors, adult beverages and outdoor games and activities. The event is free. Visit waterfrontpartnership.org for more details.
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Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast
The 71st annual World’s Largest Crab Feast, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Annapolis, is on Aug. 5. The event is open to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Visit annapolisrotary.showare.com/crabfeast or call 1-877-333-9667. This special event is a major fund-raiser which benefits local community and cultural […]
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Rep. Elijah Cummings and Ben Jealous Take Opening Evening DNC Stage
(Updated 7/25/2016) PHILADELPHIA –Three prominent Marylanders — former NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous, Rep. Elijah Cummings, and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer — each preached party unity as featured speakers on the first night of the Democratic National Convention Monday. (Left) Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Monday, July 25th.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. A full report on the already tumultuous Democratic National Convention, which will officially begin tomorrow, with political strategist Catalina Byrd and commentator Sean Breeze. Plus, observations from Philadelphia from Democratic strategist Rashard Taylor. These stories and much more on AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes.
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BGE Announces Energy Savings Day for Monday, July 25 to Help Customers Save on Summer Energy Bills
All customers with smart meters are eligible for the BGE Smart Energy Rewards® program BALTIMORE (July 24, 2016) – Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) asks its customers to conserve energy during the Energy Savings Day that will be in effect on Monday, July 25, between the hours of 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. BGE […]
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Bus Crash in Maryland Sends 17 to Hospital
BALTIMORE (AP) — A bus carrying 26 people in Maryland has veered off a road, sending 17 passengers to area hospitals with minor injuries. WJZ reports (http://cbsloc.al/2aiQtjt) that the Regional Transit Bus crash occurred about 8:40 p.m. Saturday in Anne Arundel County, which is south of Baltimore. The bus crashed through a guardrail and came […]