By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO A.Z. Matthews learned that he had stage 3 cancer. Then he committed suicide. He was 29. Shawn Byers was enjoying an evening at his girlfriend’s house. Following dinner, Shawn fell ill. He asked his girlfriend to call 9-1-1. Shortly after EMS arrived, Byers died. He was 54. Ricky […]
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Students rejoice over Northwood renovation: A word from WEAA student intern, Nazeeh Henderson
Northwood Plaza. Just the name alone brings memories to Baltimoreans of yesteryear- some great, fun and happy memories of a time when the shopping center looked bright and exciting. I remember living in the community and I remember when there was a Footlocker, a nightclub, a Save a lot, a Burlington Coat Factory and, of […]
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Baltimore social change organization CLLCTIVLY welcomes first chief operating officer
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com CLLCTIVLY, a Baltimore social change organization focused on racial equity, narrative change, social connectedness and resource mobilization, recently welcomed its first-ever chief operating officer, Krystle Starvis. Starvis is no stranger to the nonprofit or the city of Baltimore. She was born and raised […]
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Johns Hopkins set to host free Black Business Showcase for the second year in a row
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Johns Hopkins Office of Economic Development and Community Partnerships (OEDCP) is kicking off National Black Business Month by hosting its second annual Black Business Showcase on Aug. 6. The pop-up shop style event will take place at The Overlook at the Residence […]
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Okoro Development revitalizes Westside of Downtown Baltimore with team of minority professionals
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Before London native Chukes Okoro traveled to the states for a job opportunity, he expected America to be full of opportunity. In England, he felt that there was an unbreakable glass ceiling preventing him and other minorities from pursuing their ambitions, and as […]
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Mayor Scott and team update community on historic Poppleton redevelopment efforts
By Tashi McQueen, Report For America Corps Member, Political Writer for The AFRO Sonia Eaddy, longtime Poppleton resident and president of Poppleton Now Community Association, has a reason to smile. On July 18, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the block she has worked to save would indeed be spared from demolition. “This is a […]
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U.S. Supreme Court set to review affirmative action this fall—what does that mean for college admissions?
By Ayodele Ayoola, AFRO Editorial Intern The United States Supreme Court recently ended its session in late June with its landmark ruling to overturn Roe V. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. In January, the court agreed to decide whether race-conscious admissions programs, or affirmative action, are lawful, and many are wondering if this […]
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Senate poised to confirm Marines’ first Black four-star general
by NNPA via DefenderNetwork.com Thursday, July 28, could mark a historic day for the U.S. Marines. For the first time in its 246-year history, the Marines could have a Black four-star general. Lt. Gen. Michael Langley faces a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. If confirmed, he would lead all U.S. military forces […]
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Monkeypox cases rise, leaders want more vaccines
by Houston Public Media The city of Houston and Harris County are asking the White House for more Monkeypox vaccines as the number of cases in the Houston area rises to 57. In a Monday press conference, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said that as of now there are 47 cases […]
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LiDL Food Market and other stores open for business in Northwood Commons
By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO and Jaina Mosely-Lawson, Morgan State University Intern The new development of Northwood Commons has built anticipation to an all time high for the community surrounding Morgan State University (MSU) and beyond. As the construction continues and many of the storefronts appear, there are some businesses that are currently […]
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The Moore Report: In case you missed it: to squeegee or not to squeegee is still the question after 40 years
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. Within the past 40 years, we built two expensive quality stadiums– Oriole Park and Ravens Stadium– for wealthy team owners and we closed down recreation centers in the city for lack of funding. Despite the best efforts of Baltimore City Public Schools leadership, the school system still struggles to give […]
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AFRO featured in new exhibition for NMAAHC’s Searchable Museum
By Kara Thompson, AFRO MDDC Intern The National Museum of African American History and Culture highlights the AFRO in their newest online exhibit, “Making a Way Out of No Way.” The exhibit studies the way Black people have navigated and overcome racism and discrimination while also seeking the freedom to have control over their lives […]