Maryland
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom
This week, the AFRO spoke with state legislators who made a pitstop in the classroom before joining the state legislature.…
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Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles graduates from college, fulfills promise to late mother
Todd Bowles kept a promise to his late mother and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach is now a college graduate.…
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Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
THE AFRO- To train more Black doctors, the federal government needs to bolster funding and make more training slots available…
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Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press To train more Black doctors, the federal government needs to bolster funding and make…
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Black athletes gather at Bowie State University for straight talk about racial and social justice in sports
THE AFRO- Bowie State University recently held the fifth annual UMPC Social Justice Alliance Symposium in honor of Second Lt.…
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#FaithWorks: Reflections on receiving a Morehouse Lifetime Achievement award
THE AFRO- “This is the Lord’s doing…It’s marvelous in God’s eyes” Thursday, April 13th, the date of my late father’s…
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Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship to Announce Youth Entrepreneurship Research Project
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: The Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship and the Annie E. Casey Foundation will launch a…
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From the AFRO publisher’s desk: financial training can’t start too early
The Afro- U.S. Savings Bonds were sold in schools as part of a program called the “Savings Bonds in Education…
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Branville Bard Jr. to serve as inaugural police chief of JHPD
The Afro- Johns Hopkins University announced today that Vice President of Public Safety Branville Bard Jr. will serve as the…
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Family ties: cousins Angel Reese and Jordan Hawkins both secure NCAA championship titles
THE AFRO- Social media networks and traditional media alike were set ablaze after the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)…
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Divittorio Hits Pinch Hit Grand Slam in Ninth; Coppin State Baseball Falls at Maryland Eastern Shore, 5-4
THE AFRO- SALISBURY, Md: A pinch hit grand slam by Anthony Divittorio was not enough as Coppin State’s baseball team…
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Baltimore to host America’s first dirt bike campus
The Afro- After more than a year of work, Brittany Young, founder of B-360, accepted a $3 million federal investment…
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Bowie State University’s Performing Arts Center theatre named for Dionne Warwick
THE AFRO- Bowie State University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) now bears the name of internationally renowned singer, Dionne Warwick. In…
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Black women take charge to fight for Black women’s health despite persistent disparities
The Afro- As we move from Women’s History Month, observed in March, into International Black Women’s History Month, observed in…
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Coppin State University Announces Honorees for Inaugural Gala
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: Coppin State University today announced the university will recognize Schwab Advisor Services and Charles Schwab Foundation, as…
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College enrollment down-except at HBCUs
The Afro- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…
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Coppin State Baseball Splits NEC Doubleheader with Fairleigh Dickinson
THE AFRO- Brett Curran tied a school-record for hits in a game in the opener and Josh Hankins drove in…
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Coppin State Softball Rallies for Win in Series Opener Against Howard
The Afro- Coppin State’s softball team rallied for five runs in the sixth to defeat Howard University, 6-4 in the…
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Students discover innovative technology at 2023 STEMcx Conference
The Afro- STEMcx Conference 2023, held March 11 at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, was the ultimate event for…
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Angela Alsobrooks announces proposed budget for Prince George’s County
The Afro- Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks delivered the State of the County Budget Address for fiscal year 2024…
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These organizations connect students with diverse books
The Afro- States across the country are removing books from classroom shelves and school libraries, and there are bans and…
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Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Johns Hopkins alumna and publisher of The AFRO, to speak at 2023 School of Education Commencement
THE AFRO- The Johns Hopkins School of Education has announced that the Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, the CEO…
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Diana L. Gibson dies at 82 years old
The Afro- Diana L. Gibson passed away on March 15, 2023 of a heart attack at her home. She was…
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50K for 50 Years – Bowie State University colleagues and students honor legacy of veteran educator
Barbara Jean Smith has been a faculty member with the Bowie State University School of Education for 50 years. That’s…
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20th Annual DC/MD Black College Expo™ March 18th at Bowie State
THE AFRO- At the expo, students can be accepted to a college on the spot, have their college application fees…
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CASH Campaign of Maryland to host 16th Money Power Day, the region’s largest, free financial education event
The Afro- The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is hosting its 16th Money Power Day on…
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AFRO salute: the women behind the 6888th keep pushing
THE AFRO- On March 15, I had the distinct honor of testifying in favor of Maryland House Bill 0370, sponsored…
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Coppin State Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball
THE AFRO- Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director…
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Baltimore City 8th grader makes spatial moves in STEM with launch of bacteria experiment into outer space
THE AFRO — GFL! is the hands-on flagship program of Higher Orbits, and spotlights the wonders of spaceflight and space…
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Baltimore-based Securityplus Federal Credit Union merges with Mount Lebanon to broaden opportunities at the faith based federal credit union
The Afro- Faith-based credit union Mount Lebanon Federal Credit Union (MLFCU) recently merged with Baltimore-based Securityplus Federal Credit Union (FCU)…
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Personality Pups teaches children how to develop and embrace their own personality
The Afro- Now 25, Bridges is the creator behind Personality Pups, a children’s brand that features 12 animated puppies who…
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The Moore Report: The BOOST Program: funding for student supports
The Afro- Students from some 200 area schools spent time in Annapolis on March 2, protesting cuts to a program…
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By any measure or metric, Prince George’s County is the move for the FBI relocation
The Afro- By every objective measure, the Maryland sites in the running to host the new and improved Federal Bureau…
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A tale of two cities: a look at Baltimore’s housing insecurity challenge
THE AFRO- Take a five-mile drive through Baltimore and you can’t help but notice how wealth is disproportionately dispersed throughout…
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Blk Swan honors Morgan State University alum Dia Simms
THE AFRO- On Feb. 23, the co-owners of Baltimore’s Blk Swan were proud to honor Morgan State University alum Dia…
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Annual Black Leading Women Celebration takes place in Baltimore
The Afro- Black women took the spotlight at a recent annual event hosted by Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC),…
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Lyric Baltimore encourages, nurtures dreams of Baltimore students through Dream Big Contest
The Afro- For years, the Lyric’s in-school and after-school programs in theater and creative writing have supported the voice and…
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Existing service year programs may provide model for Moore proposal
The Afro- While details of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s service year option for high school graduates are still being worked…
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Coppin State University to Receive $1 Million in Grants from BGE to Support Students in STEM
THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: Coppin State University has received a $1,000,000 grant from BGE to support the educational goals of Coppin…
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Joppatown student Jaydhen Johnson receives more than $180,000 in scholarships
THE AFRO- Joppatowne High School (JHS) senior Jaydhen Johnson is on his way to greatness. The marching and jazz band…
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Maryland lawmakers introduce bills expanding student school board member voting rights
The Afro- A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would change that. HB 402, sponsored by state Del. Jay Jacobs,…
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A time to learn: the importance of cherishing Black history
By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO Over 110 years ago, Booker Taliaferro Washington penned this letter to my…
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Officials respond to report stating 23 Baltimore City Public Schools have no students proficient in math
The Afro- Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) representatives are responding to outrage over the disclosure that 23 City Schools…
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First Black woman to lead United Way Worldwide visits Baltimore, explores local impact in Brooklyn and Curtis Bay neighborhoods
The Afro- Angela F. Williams, the first Black woman to head United Way Worldwide, visited South Baltimore on Feb. 7…
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AFRO Charities receives $2.25 million federal investment to renovate Upton Mansion
THE AFRO- On Feb. 13 Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, and Savannah Wood, executive…
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Extraordinary and influential former track coach of Mervo, Freddie Lee Hendricks, dies at 81
The Afro- Family members of retired track and field Coach Freddie Lee Hendricks recently announced that he completed his final…
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Black Philanthropic powerhouse Jack and Jill of America celebrates 85 years of fellowship and service
The Afro- Marion Turner Stubbs Thomas sought a place where her own children could bond with other Black children in…
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Announcing the recipients of the 2023 Georgia Titan 100
The Atlanta Voice- Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Kwame Johnson, President & CEO, Big…
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Cardin, Daines Introduce Permanent Reauthorization for Housing Tax Credit that has Promoted Growth in Underserved Communities
The Afro- WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Steven Daines (R-Mont.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee,…
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Department of Commerce partners with Coppin State University to close West Baltimore’s digital divide
The Afro- On Jan. 30 the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new collaborative broadband pilot program with Coppin State…
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