By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO, fbelfakir@afro.com The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revealed new changes of its operations and the COVID-19 quarantine protocol. This sparked […] The post CDC challenges continue: fighting a pandemic requires public trust appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Sign up for our #Faithworks newsletter that is filled with inspirational Faith Content that highlights religious leaders in Black communities, faith-based articles, inspirational quotes of the month, and a monthly […] The post #Faithworks appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Exhibit extended to Sept.11 By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO The kaleidoscopic nature of revolutionary Black men who pursued change in service of the Black community will be highlighted […] The post Reginald F. Lewis Museum highlights Black “Men of Change” appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff A new school year was once again plagued by old problems for students across Baltimore and Washington D.C. Hundreds of students and parents that anticipated a full […] The post First week of school cut short for students across Baltimore- again appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Prince George’s County School students returned to a smaller number of teachers and staff in their school buildings this year. Prince George’s Public Schools C.E.O. […] The post Prince George’s County Schools faces staff shortages, lifts mandatory mask mandate as students head back to school appeared first on AFRO American
By Mark Pratt, The Associated Press The story of the enslaved woman who went to court to win her freedom more than 80 years before the Emancipation Proclamation has been […] The post Statue honors once-enslaved woman who won freedom in court appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press A London museum agreed Aug. 7 to return a collection of Benin Bronzes looted in the late 19th century from what is now Nigeria […] The post UK museum agrees to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press Even more than usual, this feels like a crucial season for Lamar Jackson. Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback has been both celebrated and doubted throughout […] The post Ravens’ Jackson enters another season with plenty to prove appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO, mcoleman@afro.com The Bless Baltimore Prayer Motorcade resumed in-person activity on July 30. The annual event came after a two-year hiatus due to the […] The post #FaithWorks: Faith leaders address violence at Bless Baltimore Prayer Motorcade appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com According to the Abell Foundation, the homeownership rate in Baltimore City dropped from 51 percent to 47 percent […] The post Black men in Baltimore join forces to foster generational wealth appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .