Tera Pool takes a moment during her Valedictorian speech at the University of Maryland’s School of Dentistry. (Courtesy Photo) (Updated 6/9/2016) Tera Poole recently made history when she became the first Black valedictorian at the University of Maryland’s School of Dentistry in May. Known as the world’s first dentistry school, the university was established as […]
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More Officers File Suit Against Baltimore’s Top Prosecutor
Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is facing several lawsuits over her actions in the Freddie Gray case. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Two more officers charged in the death of a 25-year-old Black man in police custody have filed suit against Baltimore’s top prosecutor. Officers Edward Nero and Garrett Miller, who were charged with misdemeanors in […]
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Where Did the Black Banks Go?
Urban News Service – Liberty Bank and Trust CEO Alden McDonald cuts ribbon at Liberty Bank Sci Academy Senior Science Lab. (Photo/Liberty Bank Facebook page) America has half as many Black-owned banks as existed 15 years ago. “People assume don’t know what they are doing,” said Alden McDonald, CEO of New Orleans-based Liberty Bank and […]
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Go-Go Scene Mellows With Age
The Backyard Band now attracts a more sophisticated, peaceful audience. (Courtesy photo) Go-go music, which started as D.C.’s own version of funk, has come a long way since its humble beginnings during the 1970’s. For decades, go-go bands usually performed anywhere from empty banquet rooms to bingo halls. Natives of the District, Md. and Va. […]
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Seat Pleasant Mayor Plans Property Tax Cap for Seniors
Eugene Grant has served as mayor of Seat Pleasant, Maryland since 2004. (Courtesy Photo) In an effort to stave off gentrification, Seat Pleasant, Maryland Mayor Eugene Grant is planning to cap property taxes for senior citizens who own their own homes. Seat Pleasant has about 4,500 residents and about 13 percent are people that are […]
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`The Greatest’ Didn’t Fully Capture the Measure of the Man
Sean Yoes The day after Muhammad Ali died on June 3, I heard Dr. Harry Edwards, the famed sociologist and author of, “The Revolt of the Black Athlete,” speaking about Ali’s legacy on ESPN say, “`Greatest’ doesn’t really capture him, it’s not big enough.” Edwards took the words right out of my mouth, out of […]
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Leon Pinkett Looks to Bring Hope to Baltimore’s 7th District
By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO Leon Pinkett hopes to trade a post in Baltimore City’s Executive branch for a seat on the City Council representing Baltimore’s 7th District in November. Pinkett, who was appointed assistant deputy mayor, Mayor’s office of economic and neighborhood development by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake in 2014, won the Democratic Council […]
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Harford County Detention Center Chaplain Indicted After Sex Offense Charges
The Rev. Kennis Rolle, Sr. is facing charges sexually abused female inmates in the Harford County Detention Center, where he was the chaplain. (Harford County Sheriff’s Office) A chaplain at the Harford County Detention Center has been charged with second degree assault, fourth degree sex offense and misconduct in office, according to police. The Rev. […]
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AFRO’s Clean/Green Block Comes Back with a Blast
On June 4, members and leaders of about 20 community associations and organizations gathered at the headquarters of the Afro-American Newspapers to announce the reboot of the AFRO Clean Block Campaign in conjunction with the AFRO and the Department of Public Works (DPW). Jake Oliver CEO and publisher of the AFRO said “We are excited. […]
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Son Allegedly Shoots Own Father at Sandtown Winchester Funeral
Antonio Addison allegedly shot his father while attending his brother’s funeral. (Baltimore Police Department) What was meant to be a celebration of life for Antonio Addison, 22 , who was gunned down last month on the streets of West Baltimore, turned into almost the same scene, however, this time it was inside of a church. […]
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Program to Steer Youth Away from Prison
Prince George’s County recently introduced a new program that promotes skills training and behavioral modification over imprisonment. (Courtesy photo) A new Prince George’s County initiative hopes to steer first-time youth offenders charged with drug crimes, from incarceration to education and work programs. The Back on Track pilot program, based on a San Francisco model, moves […]
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AFRO Endorsements for D.C. Council
AFRO endorses Vincent Orange for the At-large Council Seat. The AFRO sent questionnaires to candidates in the D.C. Council At-large, Ward 7 and Ward 8 races. After evaluating the responses from the contestants in each of these contests, the paper has decided to endorse the candidates in the following races: The AFRO endorses D.C. Council member Vincent […]