The AFRO celebrated the bravery and determination of the local emergency services community on Oct. 24, honoring 911 operators and dispatchers who work with the fire department in Baltimore for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Category: Baltimore Community
Posted inBaltimore News
Trial for teen accused of murdering 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey ends in mistrial
The trial of Daaon Spears, accused of fatally shooting Deanta Dorsey in 2023, ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, with the prosecution relying on circumstantial evidence and the defense expressing disappointment with the outcome.
Posted inHealth
Annual Cancer Awareness Ride to be hosted in Druid Hill Park
Freeway is leading the third annual Cancer Awareness Ride in Baltimore on October 27 to raise awareness for all types of cancer and unite the community in honoring those affected by the disease.
Posted inBUSINESS
BOPA warns that arts community is ‘at extreme risk’ after city moves to cut ties
BOPA has expressed concerns about Baltimore City’s plan to terminate its contract within 90 days, citing the risk it poses to the future of the organization and local arts community.
Posted inNEWS
Baltimore Running Festival returns for 24th year
The 2024 Baltimore Running Festival saw over 12,000 participants taking part in various races, with some running for non-profit organizations and others for personal fitness or health goals.
Posted inBaltimore News
Trial begins for teen accused of 2023 murder of 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey
The trial for Daaon Spears, accused of murdering 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey, began on Oct. 17 in Baltimore and is expected to last several days.
Posted inBaltimore News
Former Baltimore lawmaker Melvin Stukes laid to rest
Melvin L. Stukes, a former Baltimore City councilman and member of the Maryland House of Delegates, was remembered for his dedication to his community and his commitment to public service at his homegoing services on Oct. 8.
Posted inBaltimore News
Dylan Beard: Overcoming obstacles and embracing his journey
Dylan Beard, a Baltimore native, has made a name for himself in the track world, winning the 60-meter hurdle race at the 2024 Millrose Games and recently appearing on the “Today” show, while working at Walmart and pursuing his dream of competing in the Paris Olympics.
Posted inReligion
Warrior, queen and mother: Honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant
Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant was celebrated as a warrior for Christ and a community leader, with a two-hour homegoing service attended by family, friends, politicians, and onlookers at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore.
Posted inBaltimore News
Greater Baltimore Medical Center receives grant to continue fight against human trafficking
Greater Baltimore Medical Center received a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Family Services to expand its anti-human trafficking efforts, with plans to expand outreach, provide more resources to victims, and educate the community on the signs of human trafficking.
Posted inAFRO CHARITIES
AFRO Spotlight: Meet Deyane Moses– exhibit curator, artistic director, archives extraordinaire
Deyane Moses is a passionate art and exhibit curator who has been dedicated to researching and honoring Baltimore’s Black history and culture for nearly a decade, and is now the director of partnership and programs for Afro Charities.
Posted inBooks
Author Shadra Strickland hosts a read-along for ‘Jump In!’ at Enoch Pratt Free Library!
Shadra Strickland’s new children’s book, “Jump In!”, celebrates the historically Black tradition of double dutch and encourages readers to get outside and play together.