Greater Faith Baptist Church celebrated the 30th pastoral anniversary and retirement of Apostle Leah E. White, who was recognized for her 30 years of service and her unselfish service to the community.
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Glenard Middleton, former president of Baltimore’s AFSCME Local #44, dies
Glenard Middleton, a longtime Baltimore union leader and civil rights advocate, has passed away while in hospice care, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for the working class and a loving family.
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Baltimore City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke dies at age 83
Mary Pat Clarke, former Baltimore City Council president and member, passed away on November 10, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy, compassion, and dedication to her community.
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Murphy Firm secures groundbreaking $750,000 settlement for transgender inmate with State of Maryland after brutal beating and discrimination by corrections staff
Amber Canter won a $750,000 settlement against the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services after being brutally beaten at the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Facility, in a case that established individuals with ‘gender dysphoria’ as a protected class under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Baltimore Together Summit to tackle community development and small business growth
The third annual Baltimore Together Summit, organized by the Baltimore Development Corporation, will be held at Baltimore Center Stage on Nov. 12 to discuss the city’s progress in fostering a stronger and more inclusive economy.
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Rev. James Willie Smith celebrates 101 years of faithful promises
Rev. James Willie Smith celebrated his 101st birthday on Nov. 6 with family and friends, reflecting on his remarkable life of faith and resilience, and continuing to preach the gospel.
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Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott speak at Morgan State on Election Day
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore urged students at Morgan State University to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing the importance of their vote in deciding the next President of the United States and other elections.
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A look at how Biden’s $147 million investment into Maryland Port Administration will bring change to Baltimore
President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in infrastructure grants to support ports nationwide, with the Maryland Port Administration receiving $147 million, which will be used to purchase zero-emission cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks and facilitate the transition of the port to a zero-emission facility.
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Celebrating American Archives Month: Corey Lewis and the Maryland State Archives’ commitment to preserving history
Corey Lewis, an assistant state archivist at the Maryland State Archives, is dedicated to preserving historical documents and records, collaborating with Afro Charities to ensure that the AFRO Archives are preserved and made accessible to the public.
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West Muhammad, 14, becomes Coppin State’s youngest student ever
14-year-old West Muhammad has made history by becoming the youngest student ever admitted to Coppin State University, where he is majoring in cybersecurity engineering and is already making connections on campus.
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AFRO News honors emergency service workers
The AFRO celebrated the bravery and determination of the local emergency services community on Oct. 24, honoring 911 operators and dispatchers who work with the fire department in Baltimore for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trial for teen accused of murdering 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey ends in mistrial
The trial of Daaon Spears, accused of fatally shooting Deanta Dorsey in 2023, ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, with the prosecution relying on circumstantial evidence and the defense expressing disappointment with the outcome.
