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Alexis Taylor
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Contributing Writer, Afro-American Newspapers
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Community rallies behind local activist and business owner after theft of grill that ‘feeds Baltimore’
By Alexis Taylor| Afro-American Newspapers Verified It’s been nearly a week since Baltimore community activist and entrepreneur “Shorty” Davis received a call at 6 a.m. asking if he had lent his grill out to anyone. Taking the call from Atlanta, Davis informed the concerned caller, his landlord, that no one had permission at the time to use his grill, which is the key to both his volunteer work and his business,“Shorty’s Bootlegg BBQ.”“That grill feeds Baltimore,” Davis told the AFRO. “It’s my only way of making a living. I’ve been blackballed.
By Alexis Taylor| Our Community Now@ Share Hundreds gathered in front of Baltimore City Hall on April 5 to shame the 47th president of the United States and members of his administration for actions taken since Inauguration Day 2025.
Community rallies behind local activist and business owner after theft of grill that ‘feeds Baltimore’
By Alexis Taylor| Afro-American Newspapers Verified It’s been nearly a week since Baltimore community activist and entrepreneur “Shorty” Davis received a call at 6 a.m. asking if he had lent his grill out to anyone. Taking the call from Atlanta, Davis informed the concerned caller, his landlord, that no one had permission at the time to use his grill, which is the key to both his volunteer work and his business,“Shorty’s Bootlegg BBQ.”“That grill feeds Baltimore,” Davis told the AFRO. “It’s my only way of making a living. I’ve been blackballed.
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Afro-American Newspapers
AFRO-American Newspapers is a historic African-American family-owned media company, recognized as the longest-running Black family-owned newspaper in the United States. Founded in 1892 by John H. Murphy Sr., the company has evolved from a church newsletter into a vital source of Black journalism, advocating for racial justice, education, and equality. The company publishes weekly print editions that cover local and national news, politics, culture, and community affairs. It also maintains a digital platform that offers articles, archives, and multimedia content. AFRO-American Newspapers actively engages in community advocacy, promoting educational equity, fair housing, and employment opportunities. With over 130 years of operation, it continues to serve African-American communities in Baltimore and beyond, reflecting its commitment to social justice and journalistic integrity.
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Founded: 1892