By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com As funds from Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) continue to flow down to communities across the nation, Mayor Brandon Scott spoke with the AFRO about his use of the money and his plan of action to improve Baltimore. “ARPA has been a […]
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The $111M initiative to finance African student education
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia 8B Education Investments, which built the first platform that connects high-potential African students with world-class colleges and universities and the tools needed to level up their applications and financial options, announced a partnership with Nelnet Bank to originate $30 million of loans over three years. The partnership, […]
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Proposed Stealthing Act of 2022 could provide legal remedies for non-consensual condom removal during sex
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer, mscatliffe@afro.com Crishawn Boone, 27, of Marceline, Mo. wants everyone to know stealthing is no laughing matter. Speaking with the AFRO only under the condition of anonymity, Boone told her story and spoke about how the effects of stealthing linger long after a sexual encounter is over. Stealthing is […]
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NAACP, Brookings Institute create database detailing statistical snapshot of Black America
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor You would expect higher income and education levels to relate to longer life spans for Black people in America. You might have even assumed correctly that communities with higher levels of Black home ownership and Black business ownership resulted in places where Black people enjoy lives well into their senior […]
Posted inNational News
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits set to increase by 8.7 percent
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com The Social Security Administration Office (SSA) recently announced that around 70 million Americans will benefit from an 8.7 percent boost in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. This means those who receive SSI benefits will receive an additional $140 each month […]
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New leadership coming to the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland in 2023
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com As Election Day nears, changes in the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (LBCM) quickly approach too. December will mark the end of an era for LBCM Chairman Del. Darryl Barnes (D-MD-25), and Del. Benjamin Brooks (D-MD-10), treasurer of the organization, as they have […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Wes Moore, Laity Sunday Guest Speaker at Freedom Temple A.M.E. Zion Church
By Marnita Coleman On Laity Sunday, one day after turning 44, the 2022 democratic nominee for governor of the state of Maryland, Wes Moore, was guest speaker at Freedom Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in South Baltimore, where Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper is pastor. Laity members were being honored for their outstanding service to ministry […]
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City Council begins investigating 2022 primary election irregularities
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Those frustrated with the election process may soon find the reform they seek. On Oct. 20, the City Council held a rescheduled hearing about this year’s primary election and its unusual complications. Councilwoman Odette Ramos (D-MD-14) of the Rules and Legislative Oversight committee […]
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Former Maryland Senator retires from ‘The Larry Young Morning Show’ after 25 years
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Former Sen. Larry Young, host of “The Larry Young Morning Show” will be celebrated on Oct. 27 for his diligent work in the community and on air as a radio personality. Young will officially retire from WOLB Talk 1010 on Dec. 31. The […]
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“Community Quarterback” Cherry Hill Strong Opens “Convening Space” and Offices
By Special to the AFRO BALTIMORE, Oct. 21, 2022 – South Baltimore’s Cherry Hill community yesterday marked another important step forward in its multi-year, holistic strategy of transformation and revitalization with the opening of new offices for Cherry Hill Strong, a nonprofit “community quarterback” organization. In a brief ceremony and reception for community leaders and […]
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PRESS ROOM: Nielsen study shows media industry and marketers often miss the mark in connecting with Black consumers
By BlackPressUSA With authentic representation lacking and increased consumer demand for brands to directly benefit Black communities, 2022 saw a 10-point decline in Black viewers who are more likely to buy from brands that advertise in inclusive content NEW YORK — Nielsen’s latest Diverse Intelligence Series report, “Amplifying Black voices in media: Creating informed, thoughtful […]
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This Is Where Black Americans Live Longest
by Alexa Spencer It turns out Wakanda — a place full of Black wealth, health, and longevity — isn’t just a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It turns out a place that enables Black folks to thrive actually does exist in real life. That’s the finding of a team of researchers who’ve partnered to tell a much […]