More than 95 Maryland organizations say police accountability laws need to include more external community oversight. (Adobe stock) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland is receiving national praise as the first state in the nation to repeal its police bill of rights and enact other police accountability measures, but a coalition […]
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Kickoff Event: Om Outside – A Free Day of Yoga for the Public Inbox
(By fizkes_Shutterstock) OM OUTSIDE: A FREE DAY OF PUBLIC OUTDOOR YOGA ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND — The Om Collective, an online yoga and wellness studio, is hosting Om Outside, a day of free yoga for the public on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Mt. Ida, 3691 Sarahs Lane, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043, from 10:30 am until […]
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Masks disrupt connections for hearing-loss patients
African American female patient, wearing a face mask, discussing her hearing aid with her doctor. (By Andrey_Popov_Shutterstock) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection ANNAPOLIS, Md. — About 48 million Americans have hearing loss, and many are struggling in the pandemic because of mask-wearing. Dr. Carrie Nieman, assistant professor for the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public […]
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Despite pandemic, business startups are booming in Maryland
Hilaria Kwakumey stands in the middle of her new salon in Frederick, Maryland. (Photo provided by Boss Hair Salon.) By Nick Albicocco, Aidan Roberts and Yonathan Shimelis Capital News Service Business Bureau As the COVID-19 crisis ravaged the U.S. economy, countless numbers of businesses shut down and millions of Americans lost jobs. Yet, the pandemic […]
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Maryland General Assembly comes through with police reform
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO (Updated 04/12/2021) Police reform in Maryland is now the law of the land, thanks to the Maryland General Assembly’s quick action, April 10, to overturn vetoes by Governor Larry Hogan on key measures of the Maryland Police Accountability Act and a related law enforcement measure changing parole requirements […]
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Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland changes the narrative about organ donors
The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland is a non-profit health service organization, works to educate the public about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation to save lives. (Photos by Matt Roth) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor Most of the time, especially in the Black community, becoming an organ donor is closely associated […]
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United Ways in Maryland extend deadline to April 12 for statewide Covid-19 survey
United Ways in Maryland Launch COVID-19 Survey to Better Assess Community Needs Baltimore, Md. (March 15, 2021) – United Ways in Maryland today announced a joint effort to survey families affected by the pandemic throughout the state. The COVID-19 Survey will aim to gather information from residents about how their employment, housing and basic needs have […]
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Maryland General Assembly 2021: GOP stealthily push for mandatory minimums, advocates argue
Sen. Will Smith (D-20) of Montgomery County (Courtesy Photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com With less than two weeks before the end of what many believe is a consequential 2021 Maryland General Assembly, legislators and advocates are grappling to secure perhaps the most meaningful law enforcement reform legislation in decades. However, SB 852 […]
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Local HBCUs have their eyes on the Retool Your School prize
Local HBCUs such as Howard, Bowie State, Coppin State, Morgan State and Maryland Eastern Shore are in the running for the Retool Your School program offered through The Home Depot. (Courtesy Photo) By Reginald Allen II Special to the AFRO The Home Depot announced that it will double its donation to $1 million towards the […]
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FEMA pilot center gives Marylanders new vaccination option
PHILADELPHIA – Marylanders will soon have another venue where they can receive COVID-19 vaccinations: a FEMA-operated community vaccination center in Prince George’s County. The Federal Pilot Community Vaccination Center (CVC) – Maryland will be located at the Greenbelt Metro Station, 5717 Greenbelt Metro Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20740. It will open April 7, with its schedule […]
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Boardroom Salon for Men now offering executive services to Marylanders
Boardroom Salon for Men, a leader in the men’s grooming industry, expanded its services to Rockville, Md. (Courtesy photo) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO Boardroom Salon for Men marks its debut in the state of Maryland in Rockville in the Montrose Crossing Shopping Center. The sophisticated salon built a reputation of excellence by providing exceptional hair and […]
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Behavioral Health, the business of it, bringing it to the Black community
Dr. Charlayne Hayling-Williams, founding president of Community Wellness Ventures discussed behavioral health and the business behind it on the AFRO show, “Chicken Boxx.” (Screenshot) By Carl Thomas Special to the AFRO Behavioral health describes the connection between the health and well-being of the body and the mind. This can include a variety of areas – everything from eating […]