#AFRONews@Noon #PleasureDoingBusinessWithYou #TheMooreReport #TheChickenBoxx By Rev. Dorothy Boulware AFRO Managing Editor Once again, the AFRO is doing something brand new; an entire week of firsts, as we launch a podcast, a Baltimore column, a text service and AFRO News@Noon all while celebrating the first anniversary of our highly successful live show, The Chicken Boxx. The […]
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Two Maryland Fallen Firefighters to be Honored at National Memorial Service on October 3
(Courtesy Photo:media kit/firehero.org) EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND – America’s fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty, will be honored at the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, October 2-3, 2021. The names of 215 firefighters will become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor of their sacrifices. COVID-related line-of-duty deaths are […]
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‘Maryland Black Businesses Matter’ promotes political power and economic justice for Black companies
Gregory Holmes started Maryland Black Businesses Matter in 2020 to formulate a Black business agenda within the state. The organization works to promote political power and economic justice for Black businesses. (Courtesy Photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com After the murder of George Floyd, Gregory Holmes realized that […]
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Baltimore elected leaders endorse Wes Moore for Governor
Wes Moore (Courtesy Photo) 7 elected leaders at the city and state level came together to throw their support behind the Moore Campaign Wes Moore for Maryland campaign unveils third major endorsement in three weeks BALTIMORE (Sept. 27, 2021) – Seven elected leaders at the city and state level in Baltimore jointly announced their support […]
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Adrienne Allen pens message to children living with drug-addicted parents in new book
Adrienne Allen, author of children’s book, “My Parents Are Addicted To Drugs” (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO For many Americans, the pandemic brought certain things full circle. Some people started cooking again, others revisited their long-ago passion for painting or dancing. Some people started working out again. For Maryland native Adrienne […]
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Emergency blood and platelet shortage: Red Cross supplies drop to lowest post-summer levels since 2015
Donor turnout sharply declines while patient needs remain high BALTIMORE, MD (Sept. 27, 2021) — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all […]
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RAMMYs celebrates D.C.’s restaurateurs hard work, passion, despite pandemic
The 2021 RAMMY’s, hosted by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), was held at the Washington Convention Center on Sept. 19. (Photo by Micha Green) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com After more than a year and a half of D.C.’s restaurant industry feeling pulverized, having to pivot, and producing delicious […]
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Black businesses continue to face down the pandemic
Virginia Ali, who opened Ben’s Chili Bowl in 1958 with her husband, Ben, credits her children and family with keeping the business open during the toughest parts of the pandemic. (Courtesy photo) During the pandemic, Black businesses have faced challenges. Some were forced to close or nearly shut down \ while others were fortunate to […]
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COVID skeptic tests positive, becomes a believer
As a Republican and Trump supporter, Eli Gorsic of Hyattsville, Md. was skeptical about the coronavirus until he tested positive last year. (Courtesy of Adhy Silva/Unsplash) By Osaretin Iyare Special to the AFRO President Biden has announced new coronavirus vaccine mandates targeting millions of Americans, ordering all businesses with over 100 employees to compel their […]
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Maryland Department of Health provides free COVID-19 vaccinations
Team members from the Maryland Department of Health at their booth at the Salvadoran Independence Festival on Sept. 12 By AFRO Staff As new COVID cases continue to rise throughout the country and across the state of Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) conducted a free COVID-19 mobile clinic and vaccine outreach at the […]
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Banneker-Douglass Museum announces grand reopening
(Photo/bdmuseum.maryland.gov) By J.K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO The Banneker-Douglass Museum (BDM), Maryland’s official museum of African-American heritage, reopened Sept.18. The festivities at the grand reopening included live music from the Legendary Future Band and a sampling of services and wares from some of Annapolis’ Black-owned businesses. The museum also opened with a new exhibit […]
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Maryland businesses incentivize COVID-19 vaccination
Ledo Pizza is one of many Maryland businesses that began offering incentives for their customers to get vaccinated. The pizza chain gave away free 8-inch cheese pizzas to people who received at least one vaccine shot during the months of May and June. (Courtesy of LedoPizza.com By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America […]