By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the Afro As Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity and hospitalization rates continue to decline, restrictions for those who’ve been fully-vaccinated have been lifted, and people are returning to enjoying time spent with family and friends. For many, it’s their first face-to-face visit (masked or maskless) in over a year and greatly […]
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Wes Moore launches campaign for governorship
Wes Moore (Courtesy Photo) The following is an official statement from Wes Moore for Maryland Wes Moore, a combat veteran and former nonprofit CEO of one of the nation’s largest organizations fighting to end poverty, today announced his campaign to lead Maryland as the state’s 63rd governor. In a video to supporters, Wes vowed to […]
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Eight Tips For How To Save For A Home
By Robert Kirkland, Chase Divisional Community & Affordable Lending Manager June is National Homeownership Month, and according to a recent Chase Home Lending survey the majority of first-time homebuyers indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on homebuying in 2020, yet one-in-four first-time homebuyers admit to having strong confidence that they will be […]
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Juneteenth: Lawmakers push for national holiday
(Courtesy Photo) The “Juneteenth” celebration marks the date (June 19) in 1865, when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were told they were free. They were the last community of enslaved people to be informed of their liberation, more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. […]
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Teach for America Baltimore names new Executive Director
Normandi Amprey Continues a Legacy of Leadership after Several Years of Service with Teach For America-from the Corps (Baltimore 2009) to Development and Finance. BALTIMORE, MD—After a search process led by a hiring committee of Teach For America (TFA) Baltimore staff, alumni, and board members, Normandi Amprey has been named the region’s next Executive Director. […]
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Baltimore County to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Baltimore County to Commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Workshop will feature tools to empower older adults to advocate for self TOWSON, MD – The Baltimore County Restoring Elder Safety Today (BC-REST) is commemorating the annual World Elder Awareness Day with a seminar for the community. The theme of the seminar is: Stand up and […]
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announces significant funding to launch Capital Campaign for Veterans Monument
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the Howard County Veterans Foundation to announce $50,000 in County funding for the final design of the Howard County Veterans Monument and launch a capital campaign. Ball included this funding in his Fiscal Year 2022 budget, building upon the $350,000 slated for construction in state […]
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Memorial Service for Rev. Marcus Garvey Wood
Rev. Marcus Garvey Wood. (Courtesy Photo) Providence Baptist Church and The Wood Family Will Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Reverend Marcus Garvey Wood, with Love WHAT: On what would have been his 101st birthday, the family and faithful members of Providence Baptist Church, will gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Marcus […]
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The Greater Baltimore Urban League Announces New Board Chair
Mr. Ricky D. Smith, the new Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Greater Baltimore Urban League. (Courtesy Photo) Baltimore, MD, June 1, 2021–The Greater Baltimore Urban League has selected and appointed Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Mr. Ricky D. Smith, as its new Chairman of the […]
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‘This IS INSANE’: Africa desperately short of COVID vaccine
In this May 25, 2021, file photo, a health worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine at the Orange Farm Clinic near Johannesburg. In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File) By GERALD IMRAY, Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South […]
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New multi-sensory show in Target Gallery focused on black healing in the face of erasure
Target Gallery’s Solo Show Provides Multisensory Installation for Collective Healing Ọmọlará Williams McCallister: We, Too, Sing America Through July 18 Virtual Artist Talk: Friday, June 10, 7 p.m. In-Person Durational Performances: June 24 – July 18, 12 p.m. Waterfront Sunset Performance: July 9, 8 p.m. June 7, 2021 – Alexandria, Va. –Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition […]
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#WordinBlack: Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition connects city households with Emergency BroadBand Benefit for discounted internet access
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com After Baltimore city schools were forced to shift to virtual learning as a result of the pandemic, it was clear the lack of internet access would be a recurring obstacle to education. Now, the federal government is stepping in to lessen the impact […]
