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Author Archives: Ariyana Griffin
Ariyana Griffin joined the Afro-American Newspapers as a general reporter after a year of freelancing.
The Inglewood, California native received her introduction to the historic publication at Morgan State University, where she received her master's degree in global Journalism and Communication.
She also received her bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University where she majored in mass media arts with a concentration in journalism and a minor in sociology.
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Research study: Children of global majority benefit from in person mental health programs
Black and Hispanic children benefit from having in school programs directed towards mental health, as they provide a safe space for students to talk about their mental health with trusted adults, reducing stigma and improving academic success.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tyler Perry’s ‘Six Triple Eight’ debuts on Netflix
The U.S. Army’s 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first and predominantly all-Black female unit deployed overseas during World War II, is being highlighted in a new Netflix film directed by Tyler Perry, which tells the heroic story of the women who sorted and routed 17 million pieces of mail in just 90 days.
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2024 Baltimore Weaver awardees push to make change in their communities
The Baltimore Weaver Awards recognizes 20 recipients who have organizations that are dedicated to community and each recipient receives $5,000 to further their work and help those around them.
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Baltimore school’s Care Closet addresses financial barriers for families
By Ariyana GriffinAFRO Staff Writeragriffin@afro.com Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy is taking it a step further when it comes to removing financial barriers for its students and their families. On Dec. 3, the school held a grand opening for its Care Closet, a resource center where parents can pick up care items on campus for […]
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Philadelphia seeks artist to create statue honoring Sadie T.M. Alexander
Creative Philadelphia is hosting a public art competition to create a permanent statue in honor of Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and the first Black woman to earn a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
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Double dutch club launching in Baltimore seeks community support
The Matthew Henson Community Development Corporation has launched a new initiative to revive the sport of Double Dutch in Baltimore, encouraging local youth to spend more time outdoors and participate in a healthy activity.
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Advocates call for Thurgood Marshall’s elementary school to gain National Historic Site designation
Maryland lawmakers have introduced a bill to establish P.S. 103, the elementary school of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, as a National Historic Site to preserve and protect Marshall’s legacy for future generations.
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Local, state and federal officials announce takedown of four criminal organizations in drug bust
By Ariyana GriffinAFRO Staff Writeragriffin@afro.com On Nov. 25, officials on the federal, state and local levels convened at Baltimore Police Department headquarters to announce a significant drug takedown. The operation, part of the “Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), was titled “Operation Tornado Alley” and successfully dismantled four individual crime organizations wreaking havoc in the southwest […]
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Joe’s Movement Emporium receives $3M grant for digital media apprenticeship program
Joe’s Movement Emporium has been awarded a $3 million grant from the Department of Labor to launch a new digital media apprenticeship program for youth ages 17-24, which will offer hands-on experience in the digital media space and job placement upon completion.
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AFRO included in permanent exhibit at Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry features a permanent exhibit highlighting the work and history of Baltimore’s longest-running family-owned newspaper, The AFRO-American, which has served as a vital platform for Black stories and reporters for over 100 years.
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Family members call for change after latest DPW death on duty
Baltimore residents and family members gathered in front of City Hall to demand accountability and safety measures for Department of Public Works employees, following the deaths of four employees since 2020, including Timothy Cartwell who was crushed by a work truck on Nov. 8.