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Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition connects city households with Emergency BroadBand Benefit for discounted internet access | Afro
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member Msayles@afro.com After Baltimore city schools were forced to shift to virtual learning as a result of the pandemic, it was clear the lack of internet access would be a recurring obstacle to education. Now, the federal government
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Activists demand federal charges and DOJ investigation as 5-year anniversary of Korryn Gaines shooting approaches | Afro
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Family members of Korryn Gaines, a Baltimore County woman shot by police in 2016, are still demanding justice and the $38 million awarded by a jury for the homicide.  Relatives are calling for federal charges against Royce Ruby, the former Baltimore County
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Nancy by SNAC: Food, fun and the feeling of family | Afro
By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO Food has long been considered one of the best ways to bring people together. At Nancy by SNAC, owners Kevin “Downtown” Brown and William “Chef Bill” Maughlin whip up a recipe of reasonably-priced good food, served by genial hosts in a cheerful
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The Lynching of James Byrd Jr. | Afro
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com The public execution of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in February was captured on video; if it hadn’t been, the White men charged with his murder would most likely still be free to this day. On Memorial Day, George Floyd was also publicly executed in
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Afro e-Edition 7-3-2021 | Afro
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally identifiable information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to
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OP-ED: Eradicate Systemic Racism Together | Afro
By Robert F. Smith These past four months, and particularly the past few weeks, have been among the hardest we’ve experienced as a nation.  These issues matter to all of us.  Naturally, they’re personal to me – and I know they’re a priority for you. We must end systemic racism and lift our nation
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#BaltimoreCeaseFire: In Baltimore, we make it so | Afro
By Erricka Bridgeford Co-founder of Baltimore Ceasefire 365 Murder might be the most arrogant energy known to humankind. It assumes that it will ravage you, take over your mind and have dominion over whatever it touches. Murder makes us assume that since our person was snatched from
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The story of Gwen Levi: Non-violent elderly prisoners should not be the focus of our criminal justice system | Afro
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Special to the AFRO How Did We Get to This Place?—Too often we are forced to ask ourselves this question of the criminal justice system. Consider the recent case of Ms. Gwen Levi. As you may recall, Gwen Levi is a 76-year-old grandmother who lives in Baltimore. Last
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Biden and Harris meet with civil rights leaders | Afro
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com Seven leaders of American civil rights organizations met with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris for a conversation the leaders described as frank and often passionate, as the country plots its way forward post Donald
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Golden Globes host touts ‘Action Plan’ to address diversity problem | Afro
By AFRO Staff In the lead-up to the Golden Globes Awards on Feb. 28,  the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has faced a barrage of criticism about the absence of Black journalists among its membership. But the 87-member group, creator of the prestigious film awards, said it has an “action
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Letter for Afro-from the Randallstown NAACP on the Capitol unrest. | Afro
The Randallstown NAACP vehemently condemns the violent and criminal acts at the U.S. Capitol.  In an effort to support our community, and provide a safe environment free of inequality, Randallstown NAACP is committed to maintaining a strong partnership with our community. The key to reinforcing our
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PJ Morton, Anthony Brown earn multiple Stellar Gospel Music Award nominations | Afro
The nominees in the 36th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards have been announced. Anthony Brown & group therAPy earned eight nominations. Their album, 2econd Wind: Ready (Key of A / Tyscot / FairTrade), pulled seven of them – including Album of the Year and Producer of the Year. The best-selling
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Morgan State University introduces ‘Morgan Completes You,’ a new degree-attainment initiative | Afro
University’s Board of Regents Approves Addition of 18 New Interdisciplinary Degree Programs, a Proactive Effort to Bridge Graduation Gap for Nearly 37 million Americans with ‘Some College’ Experience and ‘No Degree’ BALTIMORE — By way of unanimous vote at the Morgan State University Board of
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COMMENTARY: The future of America is people of color | Afro
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Cardin says the American Rescue Plan will bring needed relief to Marylanders | Afro
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If Earth is a woman, then America is a man | Afro
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Recipes and more from the AFRO Cooking School | Afro
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A Black Man in America | Afro
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com I was on vacation last week, but more accurately I was on a mission. My lady Morine and I drove to seven cities in seven days: Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Santa Fe, Williams, (The Grand Canyon) and San Diego. The overarching mission was
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‘I’m scared’: AP obtains video of deadly arrest of Black man | Afro
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TBE#28 - Sports Have the Potential to Help Unite Us; Racial Slurs that Divide Us Must Go | Afro
To Be Equal #28 July 9, 2020 Sports Have the Potential to Help Unite Us; Racial Slurs that Divide Us Must Go Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “Racism runs rampant in towns and cities neighboring large Indigenous populations. I’ve been told to ‘go back to the reservation’ and
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Three Eagles notch double-doubles in Coppin State Volleyball’s win over Canisius | Afro
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Three Coppin State volleyball players notched double-doubles as the Eagles defeated Canisius, 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-20, 27-25) at The Palestra on Friday afternoon at Penn’s Sheraton University City Volleyball Invitational.  The Eagles even their record at 2-2 overall while the
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Andrew Yang takes lead in California data privacy measure - Black News Channel
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DCPS creates reopening plans under new CDC guidance | Afro
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