Afro e-Edition 07-29-2022
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Baltimore social change organization CLLCTIVLY welcomes first chief operating officer
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com CLLCTIVLY, a Baltimore social change organization focused on racial equity, narrative change, social connectedness and resource mobilization, recently […] The post Baltimore social change organization CLLCTIVLY welcomes first chief operating officer appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Maryland Democratic election round up: Prince George’s County residents vote to stay with current leadership in top county posts
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Angela Alsobrooks soared above her contenders on Primary Election Day to secure the Democratic nomination for a second term as Prince George’s County Executive. […] The post Maryland Democratic election round up: Prince George’s County residents vote to stay with current leadership in top county posts appeared first on
Tips for Black male self care -beating the odds of premature death in America
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO A.Z. Matthews learned that he had stage 3 cancer. Then he committed suicide. He was 29. Shawn Byers was enjoying an evening at […] The post Tips for Black male self care -beating the odds of premature death in America appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Johns Hopkins set to host free Black Business Showcase for the second year in a row
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Johns Hopkins Office of Economic Development and Community Partnerships (OEDCP) is kicking off National Black Business Month […] The post Johns Hopkins set to host free Black Business Showcase for the second year in a row appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
Mayor Scott and team update community on historic Poppleton redevelopment efforts
By Tashi McQueen, Report For America Corps Member, Political Writer for The AFRO Sonia Eaddy, longtime Poppleton resident and president of Poppleton Now Community Association, has a reason to smile. […] The post Mayor Scott and team update community on historic Poppleton redevelopment efforts appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Senate poised to confirm Marines’ first Black four-star general
by NNPA via DefenderNetwork.com Thursday, July 28, could mark a historic day for the U.S. Marines. For the first time in its 246-year history, the Marines could have a Black […] The post Senate poised to confirm Marines’ first Black four-star general appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Monkeypox cases rise, leaders want more vaccines
by Houston Public Media The city of Houston and Harris County are asking the White House for more Monkeypox vaccines as the number of cases in the Houston area rises […] The post Monkeypox cases rise, leaders want more vaccines appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
LiDL Food Market and other stores open for business in Northwood Commons
By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO and Jaina Mosely-Lawson, Morgan State University Intern The new development of Northwood Commons has built anticipation to an all time high for the […] The post LiDL Food Market and other stores open for business in Northwood Commons appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
The Moore Report: In case you missed it: to squeegee or not to squeegee is still the question after 40 years
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. Within the past 40 years, we built two expensive quality stadiums– Oriole Park and Ravens Stadium– for wealthy team owners and we closed down recreation […] The post The Moore Report: In case you missed it: to squeegee or not to squeegee is still the question after 40 years appeared