Ashanti Martinez, CASA Prince Georges County Policy Analyst For CASA speaks at a recent event to launch the PG County Housing Justice Coalition. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and advocates across Prince George’s County launched the Prince George’s County Housing Justice Coalition this week at CASA headquarters […]
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Family of Korryn Gaines settles with Baltimore County, continues to fight for full measure of justice
Rhanda Dormeus, mother of Korryn Gaines, stands with family attorney J. Wyndal Gordon, at a press conference Sept. 21. Gordon negotiated a deal that respects the humanity of Korryn Gaines while recognizing the challenges in the law due to the legislatively imposed limitations on damages. (Photo by Briahnna Brown) J. Wyndal Gordon Special to the […]
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Robert Thomas made his mark, now makes his exit from Baltimore City markets
Robert Thomas, former executive director of Baltimore City Public Markets Corp., hopes the markets can continue to grow and improve to achieve a broader reach and higher visibility and effectiveness. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com After 24 years of serving Baltimore City’s public markets, Robert Thomas […]
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Baltimore vigil commemorates Lewis and his unfinished work
Baltimore holds vigil for Representative John Lewis at Jubilee Arts Center, 1947 Pennsylvania Avenue. (Courtesy photo) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO 50 activists gathered in Sandtown-Winchester, July 24. The assembly was one of hundreds of “Good Trouble Vigils,” a nationwide marking of the passing of Georgia Representative John Lewis. “Good trouble” is […]
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Branville Bard Jr. Joins Johns Hopkins as Public Safety V.P.
Beginning Aug. 30, Dr. Branville Bard Jr. will oversee security operations for all Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine campuses and facilities worldwide, with the exception of the Applied Physics Laboratory. (Courtesy photo) Branville Bard Jr., an experienced and community-oriented law enforcement leader who has earned a reputation as a vocal advocate for social […]
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BCPS fall athletics season to begin Aug. 11
Baltimore County Public School students are encouraged to register for upcoming high school sports season. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli, File)Towson, MD – The fall sports season begins Aug. 11 in Baltimore County Public Schools, and BCPS is asking all students to register now for autumn athletics participation. “I encourage all students to consider participating in interscholastic […]
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Biden nominates Prince George’s Delegate for Maryland’s U.S. Attorney
Del. Erek Barron (D- District 24) was nominated by President Joe Biden as the next U.S. Attorney for Maryland. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Prince George’s County Delegate Erek Barron (D-District 24) is on the verge of making history. President Joe Biden nominated Barron, 47, to serve as the next […]
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New Dean Appointed to Lead Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication, Beginning New Era
Dean Jackie Jones, second from the left, with Morgan State University students. (Courtesy photos) BALTIMORE — Following a national search, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and current Assistant Dean for Programs Jackie Jones was selected by Morgan State University President David K. Wilson to serve as the next dean of Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Mayor Brandon Scott unveils new plan to combat violence crime
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor The City of Baltimore is an ensemble of neighborhoods whose residents take pride in their communities but are no strangers to the devastation caused by violent crime. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique set of challenges for cities across the country, […]
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BPD officer kills stepson, charged with murder
Baltimore Police Officer Eric Banks Jr. was charged with first and second degree murder and child abuse in the death of his stepson. (By Eva Carre via Shutterstock) By Joshua Moore Special to the AFRO Baltimore Police Officer Eric Banks Jr. has been charged with first and second degree murder, along with child abuse, in […]