Special to the AFRO Cornelious Burton Weeks Jr. (September 28, 1927- February 07, 2020) was born in Washington D.C. to Cornelious Burton Weeks Sr. and Lillian Roger Weeks, at Columbia Hospital for Women. He grew up between D.C. and Fairmont Heights, Md., and in the early 1930s he had a newspaper route for the iconic […]
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Maryland Governor Says COVID-19 Increases are ‘Frightening’
By The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A COVID-19 outbreak at a Maryland nursing home contributed to an increase in virus cases Sunday across the state that the governor described as “frightening.” Maryland health officials reported that overall cases around the state rose to about 1,200 on Sunday, representing an increase of more than […]
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Braveboy Leads Change To State’s Hate Crime Prosecutions
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com After the prosecution of Sean Urbanski for the murder of Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III on the University of Maryland campus in 2017, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy promised to push for stronger prosecutorial leniency in pursuing hate crimes. Braveboy got her wish as […]
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MGM National Harbor Donates Food To Charity
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com A local non profit agency hit the jackpot to feed needy D.M.V. residents after MGM National Harbor was forced to shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nourish Now, a food recovery organization with a dual mission of ending food waste and hunger, was donated 55 thousand pounds […]
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FedEx Field Becomes COVID-19 Screening Center
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com The home of Washington’s National Football League franchise will play a role in the defense of the DMV in its battle against the COVID-19 virus. FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland has been set up and is being used as a coronavirus testing site for Prince George’s County, […]
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Blue Waters Recognized as ‘Most Loved on DoorDash’
By Camille Davis Special to the AFRO The emergency order regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) issued by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on March 16, required restaurants, such as Blue Waters Caribbean & Seafood Grill, to limit food service to carryout or delivery ordering exclusively. Forced to rework their business model, Blue Waters, 6349 Old Branch Ave, Temple […]
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UMD and BSU Athletes Earn Regional, National Honors
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Despite the final horn sounding before they could start competing in either version of the NCAA Tournament, two Maryland women’s basketball players earned all-American and regional honors in Division I and Division II. University of Maryland star Kaila Charles was named Third Team All-American for the second […]
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Hogan: Maryland Receives Federal Disaster Designation
By The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland received a federal disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday night. “This declaration will help provide much-needed funding for state and local governments and nonprofits, and it will be another important step in Maryland’s aggressive and coordinated response to COVID-19,” Hogan […]
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MD BEST FOOD TRUCKS Helping to Feed the Public Safely During COVID-19
(Photo By wut painting/Shutterstock) MARYLAND BEST FOOD TRUCKS Helping to feed the public safely during COVID-19 News provided by MD Best Food Trucks, LLC Baltimore, March 26, 2020 – As restaurants close and communities are urged to avoid public spaces or to shelter in place, Maryland Best Food Trucks is providing a safe and accessible […]
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Md. Governor Worried Social Distancing Still Not Followed
By Associated Press Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said on March 22 he’s aggravated by people failing to heed warnings about the necessity of social distancing to blunt the spread of the new coronavirus. Hogan, who ordered last week a statewide reduction in the number of people allowed to congregate from 50 to 10, said those […]
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Maryland Schools Closed, 4 More Weeks
By Brain Whitte Associated Press Maryland will keep its public schools closed for another four weeks through April 24 in response to the new coronavirus, the state’s superintendent of schools announced March 25. Karen Salmon said she made the decision with the state board of education after lengthy discussions with health experts. Salmon said she […]
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AFRO FACTS – Michelle Obama
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Media In this weeks Afro Facts, Micha Green talks Michelle Obama & Dj D-Nice.