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 .
By Sponsored Content Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the $248 million Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund, which will be administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community […] The post Governor Hogan Announces Opening of Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
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By Black Press USA NNPA NEWSWIRE – The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to find a new name for the viral disease informally known as ‘monkeypox,’ which the […] The post WHO wants name change for ‘Monkeypox’ virus, calling it ‘discriminatory and stigmatizing’ appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black When Jania Otey started researching public schools in 2008 to enroll her son, she was disappointed with her options. She started connecting with people […] The post What Black homeschooling parents want you to know appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member After winning the Democratic primary on July 19, gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore now moves on to face Dan Cox, […] The post Wes Moore visits communities across Maryland ahead of November election appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Ama Brown, Special to the AFRO Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg took Netflix by storm recently, taking down supernatural beings for the culture in “Day Shift,” a fun, witty […] The post Netflix debuts supernatural thriller featuring Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Today, the Biden Administration announced a targeted student debt relief plan designed to support working- and middle-class families. Features of the plan include: Up […] The post Biden makes good on the promise to address the country’s massive student loan debt appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Jim Winston The year 2022 thus far has been a time of multiple socioeconomic and political challenges for all Americans across the nation. […] The post Diversifying American media ownership must become a national priority appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .