Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie, Md., was the fifth victim in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and the Baltimore City Council voted to extend the city’s State of Emergency to continue recovery efforts.
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Spotlight on finances: Tips and tricks from the AFRO team
AFRO staff members share their experiences and tips on how to navigate their finances in honor of National Financial Literacy Month.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
The National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum are hosting a family festival, budget oversight hearing, panel discussion, and networking event in Washington, D.C. in April.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore area
Baltimore City Council is holding a Budget Briefing, Quarterly Oversight Hearing on American Rescue Plan Funds, Sketching Sessions at the Walters Art Museum, and a virtual master class on Blueprint for Successful Coaching Programs on April 25-25.
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Civil rights leaders call for Key Bridge renaming amid rebuilding efforts
The Caucus of African-American Leaders has called for the renaming of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Senator Fredrick C. Malkus Jr. Memorial Bridge due to Key’s legacy as an enslaver, and has recommended naming the Key Bridge after Congressman Parren J. Mitchell and the Senator Fredrick C. Malkus Jr. Memorial Bridge after civil rights activist Gloria Richardson.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott unveils preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott released his preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget, which covers the gap between the operating and capital plans while also funding school construction, building upgrades, and ADA enhancements.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The popular saying goes that “April showers bring May flowers,” but in the District, the month will also bring a slew of events geared toward empowerment, education and family fun. Here are are some of them: Family Fun Day Bring your children to Family Fun Day with the […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com All listed events are free to the public. Teen Lab at Walters Art Museum Starting on April 4, Baltimore teens can hang out with friends, create art or do homework at the Walters Art Museum during Teen Lab. Every Thursday until April 25, youth ages 13 to 17 […]
