Despite concerns from Council members about MPD behavior and lack of community trust of authority, the D.C. Council voted to keep additional resources. (Courtesy Photo) By Carl Thomas Special to the AFRO A recent uptick in crime has forced City officials to make some very difficult decisions. At the forefront of these decisions is the […]
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Mayor mandates government employees must be vaccinated
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that all government employees who work in agencies that report to her must be fully vaccinated by Sept. 19. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com In the ever changing world of COVID mandates and restrictions, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new rules that […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver the Eulogy for Alvin Motley, the unarmed Black Chicago man shot to death in Memphis over loud music by a White security guard/former cop
Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver the eulogy for Alvin Motley, who was allegedly shot and killed by a white security guard over loud music. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo) Chicago, Illinois— Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of National Action Network (NAN), has been asked to deliver the eulogy for Alvin Motley, a Chicago […]
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New President Anthony Jenkins wants Coppin to be recognized as the gem that it is
By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, Coppin’s eighth president, is relying on the ability of faculty, staff and community partners to help advance the university’s vision and mission. Experiential learning for students, opportunities to showcase faculty expertise, and seeing Coppin get its just due are crucial to him. “Part of my […]
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Cauthen appointed interim executive director of the Baltimore School of the Arts
Rosiland Cauthen, head of the Theater Department since 2016, was appointed after an extensive nationwide search. (Courtesy photo by Mary Gardella) By AFRO Staff The Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Rosiland Cauthen as its Interim Executive Director. Ms. Cauthen will succeed Dr. Chris Ford who retired […]
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Comptroller votes against increased health insurance rates for city employees
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry “Today, the Board of Estimates was asked to approve a plan for FY2022 rate increases to health insurance premiums for city employees and retirees. This plan increases the cost of health care through payroll deductions for approximately 25,000 health plan participants. The COVID-19 adjustment raises worker costs by 7.5%, compared […]
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Set The Captives Free Outreach Center: Stepping up during the shutdown
Cars line up for drive-by at Set The Captives Free Outreach Center. (Courtesy Photo) By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO After navigating a year of separation imposed by the COVID-19 shutdown, Set The Captives Free Outreach Center (STCF) began welcoming congregants back on Palm Sunday (2021), following Governor Hogan’s decreased capacity limits announced […]
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NAACP Statement on the passing of President Sandra Almond-Cooper
NAACP past president, Sandra Almond-Cooper. (Photo/NAACP) BALTIMORE, MD—We are saddened by the passing of our immediate past president, Sandra Almond-Cooper. We offer our encouragement and deepest condolences to Mrs. Almond-Cooper’s family. We celebrate Mother Almond-Cooper’s life and are reminded that our loss is Heaven’s gain. President Sandra Almond-Cooper was a community activist, organizer, leader, labor […]
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Blair Carl Smith, AFRO board member, to become Milken Institute senior director
AFRO Board Member, Blair Carl Smith, will become the senior director for the Milken Institute’s Center for Financial Markets. (Courtesy Photo) By AFRO Staff The Milken Institute announced, August 13, that Blair Carl Smith, an experienced leader in financial services and capital markets, will join the Center for Financial Markets as a senior director. Smith […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Wes Moore urges Gov. Hogan to renew state of emergency, extend eviction moratorium
Wes Moore (Courtesy Photo) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Wes Moore, an author, entrepreneur and military veteran who recently launched his campaign to become the Maryland Democratic candidate for governor, has joined a list of statewide politicians, tenant rights supporters and housing advocates urging Gov. Larry Hogan to extend the state’s eviction moratorium. […]
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Bishop Douglas I. Miles: His work continues to speak for him
Bishop Douglas I. Miles (Courtesy Photo) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Ten days ago or so, a man died who so many thought of as larger than life. He was a preacher, a teacher, an advocate and a friend to many. His name was Bishop Douglas Irving Miles and he will […]
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“Maternal Health Crisis” behind push to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage
(Photo/cdc.gov) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection BALTIMORE — Maternal mortality rates are higher for women of color, and the issue is getting renewed attention from state and federal lawmakers. A Maryland legislator said the state needs to do more to prevent racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, D-Montgomery County, speaking at […]