After serving more than 3,000 Baltimore families, Bmore Empowered is closing its doors, citing ongoing funding challenges. The nonprofit’s founders say the decision was painful but necessary as capital for Black women-led organizations becomes increasingly scarce.
Tag: Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott named 2025 AFRO Person of Year
For Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, 2025 was a year of pressure and progress, from record-breaking reductions in violent crime to major investments in youth, education and neighborhood revitalization. As 2026 begins, Scott says he plans to build on those achievements while continuing his focus on public safety, economic development and changing the national narrative about Baltimore.
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How Food Project, Black Yield Institute lead local food justice efforts
Grassroots groups in Baltimore are tackling food inequities through urban farming, education and youth empowerment. The Food Project and Black Yield Institute are creating community-led solutions to expand access and build power.
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Restaurants, city agencies step up to support workers and families facing food and housing insecurity
By Chianti Marks and Victoria MejicanosAFRO Intern, AFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com While the Trump administration and lawmakers in Congress played political brinkmanship over the budget, leaving the well-being of millions hanging in the balance, organizations, local government agencies and corporations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., have been offering support to furloughed federal workers and residents impacted […]
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Maryland Cycling Classic returns Sept. 6 with men’s, women’s races held for the first time entirely within Baltimore City limits
The Maryland Cycling Classic will return on September 6th, with the debut of men’s and women’s races on a course contained entirely within the City of Baltimore, and the Benin National Team making history as the first all-Black African women’s national team to compete in a UCI-ranked race in North America.
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Post office renamed in honor of late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
A West Baltimore post office has been renamed in honor of the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, celebrating his enduring legacy of service, advocacy and commitment to his community.
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Robyn Murphy named permanent head of BOPA
Robyn Murphy has been named the permanent CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, following nearly eight months in the interim role. A native of Edmondson Village, Murphy sees the appointment as both a personal milestone and a chance to lead BOPA into a new era of creativity, equity and partnership.
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State of the People wraps three-day national tour in Baltimore
The State of the People National Assembly concluded its three-day gathering in Baltimore, bringing together Black leaders, activists, and organizations to build a national agenda rooted in empowerment, community healing, and political action. Key discussions—such as the “Black Women Leading Change” panel—centered on the importance of rest and wellness as vital tools of resistance, especially for Black women bearing the weight of communal responsibility and systemic stress.
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott to deliver 2025 State of the City address
Mayor Brandon M. Scott will deliver his 2025 State of the City address on April 21 at 6 p.m., outlining progress on public safety and housing while unveiling new goals around literacy, property tax relief and the arts. Framed by the theme “Built Different, Building Different,” the speech aims to chart a steady course for Baltimore amid national uncertainty.
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Local trailblazers honored at Annual Black History Heroes dinner
The Md. Washington Minority Companies Association hosted its 12th Annual Black History Heroes Awards dinner, celebrating influencers and trailblazers who have positively impacted their communities, with Bishop Frank Madison Reid III serving as keynote speaker.
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PRESS ROOM: Visit Baltimore President and CEO Al Hutchinson announces long-term transition plan after more than 8 transformative years
Visit Baltimore, the official destination sales and marketing organization for Baltimore, has announced that President and CEO Al Hutchinson will not renew his contract when it expires on June 30, 2025, but will stay on in a consultant role to assist with the transition.
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AFRO EXCLUSIVE: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott ties the knot with Hana Pugh
By AFRO Staff The AFRO has learned that Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott officially took the hand of Ms. Hana Pugh in marriage on Aug. 11. A private Northeast Baltimore ceremony, held inside of Walther Gardens, was confirmed by sources close to the 40-year-old mayor. The ceremony was officiated by Judge Stewart Mays, of the […]
