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Greater Baltimore Medical Center receives grant to continue fight against human trafficking

Gospel NewsBy goldenrb October 23, 2024

By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.comThe Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) recently received a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Family Services to expand anti-human trafficking efforts. The funding will enhance GBMC’s existing programming focused on identifying, supporting and rehabilitating victims of human trafficking.One of GBMC’s dedicated team members who work directly in

Concerned about democracy? Your school board could hold the key

Gospel NewsBy jitesh October 23, 2024

By Ethan AshleyEducation has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are on the rise, and restrictive gag orders are silencing classroom discussions on critical topics like race, gender and American history. Ethan Ashley

BOPA warns that arts community is ‘at extreme risk’ after city moves to cut ties

Gospel NewsBy jitesh October 23, 2024

The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) has concerns about the city’s plan to terminate its contract with the quasi-government agency within 90 days. The organization released a statement on Oct. 18, relaying the risk a rushed transition poses to the future of the organization and local arts community. BOPA is responsible for

Baltimore Running Festival returns for 24th year

Gospel NewsBy Anand October 23, 2024

By Aria BrentAFRO Staff Writerabrent@afro.comThe 2024 Baltimore Running Festival returned on Oct.19 with over 12,000 participants taking to the streets of Charm City for the annual race. The event featured a variety of races, including a marathon, a half-marathon, a 10K and 5K, along with the challenging “BaltiMORON-a-Thon,” where participants ran both the 5K and

Op-ed: The community needs DJS Secretary Vinny Schiraldi to step down

Gospel NewsBy jitesh October 23, 2024

Community members like DonnaAnn Ward are calling for more to be done in the way youth crime is addressed in Baltimore. (Photo credit: Unsplash / Aaron Burden) By DonnaAnn WardCommunity OrganizerOn Sept. 29, I sat down and wrote a petition. Along with hundreds of other Marylanders, I watched– in stomach churning horror– the video of

Warrior, queen and mother: Honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant

Gospel NewsBy jitesh October 23, 2024

By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRORev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant was celebrated in a ceremony of life fit truly for a queen, as she was often called during the two-hour homegoing service on Oct. 5. The service included a host of family, friends, politicians and onlookers who came to pay their respect to the highly-regarded

PG County Executive Angela Alsobrooks takes on opponent in first and only Maryland Senate race debate

Gospel NewsBy goldenrb October 23, 2024

By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFROPrince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) faced off against former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in their first and only debate. The two front runners are aiming to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), who has said he will not seek a seat in Congress in Jan. 2025.P.G. County

Peterson Okopi and Prudent Gabriel Tie the Knot in Legal Marriage Ceremony

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand October 23, 2024

Celebrations are in full swing as multi-award-winning artist Peterson Okopi and Prudent Gabriel have officially tied the knot in a legal marriage ceremony, marking a significant milestone ahead of their highly anticipated wedding. After announcing their engagement on July 2nd, 2024, excitement has been building, and their upcoming wedding promises to be an unforgettable event

The Pulse of Entertainment: Comedian Daheli Hall Preps to Release ‘Spandura’ As A Comedy Special

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand October 23, 2024

Comedian Daheli Hall tapes live Spandura show for upcoming special. *“The pressures around motherhood and fertility,” said stand-up comedian Daheli Hall about what her comedy show “Spandura” discusses. “I started the show right after the (Covid) pandemic.” Daheli has taken her “Spandura” show on the road from San Francisco and Los Angeles to New York

Sean Combs’ Kids ‘Stand United’ in Their Support for Him | PicsVideo

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand October 23, 2024

*(CNN) — The children of embattled mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are publicly supporting him amid the music producer’s legal battles. Quincy Brown, 33, and his siblings Justin, 30, Christian, 26, Chance, 18, and 17-year-old twins Jessie and D’Lila Combs, all shared a statement and photo of themselves together on social media. Their two-year-old sister Love

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