The Enoch Pratt Free Library has opened the Pratt Free Market at the Southeast Anchor Branch in Highlandtown to provide produce, non-perishable items, snacks and other household necessities to the Baltimore community.
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.
Baltimore settles with Walgreens for $80 million amid the opioid epidemic
By Ariyana Griffin AFRO Staff Writer agriffin@afro.com The City of Baltimore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced an $80 million settlement with pharmaceutical giant, Walgreens, on Sept. 10. Baltimore officials claim that Walgreens furthered the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic in the city, and the business has agreed to resolve the city’s claims. The […]


