By Carla K. Johnson, The Associated Press News The fast-changing coronavirus has kicked off summer in the U.S. with lots of infections but relatively few deaths when compared to its prior incarnations. COVID-19 is still killing hundreds of Americans each day but is not as dangerous as it was last fall and winter. “It’s going […]
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Comcast now offering free internet service for millions of households
By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent After the White House announced a plan to expand access to affordable high-speed internet for millions of Americans, particularly low-income families, it didn’t take long for Comcast to ensure its customers took advantage. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), created under the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill, has […]
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Google to erase more location info as abortion bans expand
By The Associated Press Google will automatically purge information about users who visit abortion clinics or other places that could trigger legal problems now that the U.S. Supreme Court has opened the door for states to ban the termination of pregnancies. The company behind the internet’s dominant internet search engine and the Android software that […]
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Clark Construction Group’s Strategic Partnership Program bolsters capacity for small contractors
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Clark Construction Group (Clark) has long been considered one of the largest, most experienced general contractors in the country. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the firm works in 12 markets and is known for its intricate and complex projects, such as Oriole Park at […]
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BUILD calls on city officials and federal agencies to invest $1 billion into addressing blight across Baltimore
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO With new leadership at its helm, Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development, Baltimore (BUILD) has called on elected officials and federal agencies to make a $1 billion public investment to address more than 15,000 vacant and abandoned properties in Baltimore City. Since the passing of their beloved leader […]
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Cherry Hill’s biggest outdoor summer festival returns
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO The 6th annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival at Middle Branch Park took place on July 4 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Veterans from Cherry Hill were honored during a special ceremony at the event. The festival was free, family-friendly and open to the […]
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The White Dress Project to host EmPOWERment Experience in D.C. for women suffering from uterine fibroids
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com The White Dress Project (TWDP), a nonprofit organization that raises global awareness about the uterine fibroid epidemic, on Friday will kick off its EmPOWERment Experience in Washington, D.C., a weekend-long event commemorating National Fibroid Awareness Month. The celebration is themed, “Freedom to Blossom,” […]
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Forty cosmetology students receive ‘Destiny’s Dream’ scholarship in honor of slain entrepreneur
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern On June 14, 40 students from four different schools in Baltimore City received scholarships in memory of Destiny Harrison, the 21-year-old hairdresser and salon owner who was murdered in one of her salons in December of 2019. The scholarships will help cosmetology students live out their own dreams by handling […]
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The Moore Report: A review of D. Watkins latest book, ‘Black Boy Smile’
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. D. Watkins may very well be the best-known writer on the Baltimore scene these days. I’ve read all his books: “The Beastside,” “The Cook Up,” “We Speak for Ourselves” and now just out “Black Boy Smile.” This latest book is different from the others. As a memoir, it is far […]
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#FaithWorks: Local Church Hosts Annual Picnic to Bring the Community Together
Christ Restoration Ministries is inviting local residents to attend its Annual Church Picnic for fun, food, and giveaways. Laurel, MD — Summertime is for breaking out the grills, enjoying time with friends and family, and making great memories. With an ongoing pandemic, rising gas prices, and deadly mass shootings, churches are taking bolder steps to return […]
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Rich in Color Cosmetics provides products for women with ‘melanin-rich’ skin
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Shalena Maxfield Edwards spent 21 years in the cosmetic industry as an executive at companies like Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Juice Beauty before leaving the corporate world to launch her own makeup brand, Rich in Color Cosmetics, in 2020. Her journey to entrepreneurship […]
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Jump in, summer’s here! There’s a pool near you in the DMV
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Swim season is in high gear throughout the DMV and pools in the District, Prince George’s, and Montgomery counties are open and ready for you to come on down to enjoy summer pool-side fun. The AFRO will be out at pools and recreation centers throughout the DMV this summer. […]