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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student borrowers
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (470+ words) Steep education staff cuts unable to correct loan servicer mistakes, says GAO" On March 10, a federal appellate court order effectively ended the popular Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program. The likely effect will be an increased financial strain on…...
Mentorship and strategy help Black women navigate workplace barriers and build leadership paths
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (524+ words) Back in 2008, Sherry Sims was in search of a mentor who looked like her'but it proved difficult. She started an online forum to find people in similar positions only to face little interest. Undeterred, she decided to create the support…...
‘Expressions’ fundraiser celebrates BSA talent, raises half a million for arts education
15+ hour, 38+ min ago (273+ words) The Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA) held its annual fundraiser, "Expressions," March 5, 7 and 8showcasing the creativity and talent of the city's young artists to donors, community members and art enthusiasts." This year, the event ran under the theme, "The Power…...
NNPA Fund hosts Black Press Day 2026 at Howard University, celebrating the past and looking ahead to the future
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (461+ words) By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to The AFRO Nearly 100 members of the Black Press " some still honing their skills as journalists in college classrooms along with seasoned veterans representing Black publications from across the U.S.; and both friends of and corporate sponsors of…...
Marlon Amprey Archives
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) Braxton Street, a Baltimore native and Morgan State University doctoral candidate, has announced his candidacy for District 40 delegate in the 2026 election, pledging to fight for affordable living ... Your contribution is appreciated. Braxton Street, a Baltimore native and Morgan State University…...
IEPs made simple: How parents can advocate for their children
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (650+ words) Navigating the special education system can be overwhelming for many families. There's a lot of unfamiliar terminology, meetings filled with professionals and decisions that directly affect your child's education. It can sometimes feel like everyone else in the room understands…...
United Way of Central Maryland, Wellpoint Maryland celebrate Read Across America Month with Baltimore scholars
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (414+ words) South Baltimore students at Curtis Bay Elementary School received new books and encouragement to keep reading during a literacy celebration held in honor of Read Across America Month on March 9." The initiative followed Read Across America Day, recognized each year…...
When Arts Access Disappears, So Does Opportunity
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (333+ words) In communities across Baltimore, arts education is often treated as enrichment " something nice to have when budgets allow. But for many Black students and families, access to the arts is not a luxury. It is a lifeline. As Maryland leaders…...
Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy hosts annual Excellence Gala
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (574+ words) Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy (FLT Preparatory Academy) held its Annual Excellence Gala on Feb. 12. Teachers, students, parents and community partners gathered to celebrate a night of excellence, uplifting legacy, leadership and commitment to the school's community. Ladaisha Ballard, principal of…...
Maryland Boys and Girls State applications now open
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (622+ words) High school seniors looking for programming that will help them step out into the world, the Maryland Boys and Girls State programs may be the right opportunity. Applications are currently being accepted for the program. The Maryland Boys and Girls…...