Serena Williams has penned an open letter calling out what she sees as double standards faced by women in sports. FILE – In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, U.S. tennis star Serena Williams poses for photographers prior to the start of the Giorgio Armani women’s Spring-Summer 2017 fashion show, that was presented in Milan, […]
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Schools Launch Student Safety Plan
The Prince George’s County Public Schools system has launched a detailed student safety plan to address lapses in vetting, reporting procedures, and incident investigation. The new plan was constructed in response to the alarming number of sexual abuse charges against staff, aides, and contractors within the school system. The multi-step plan began being phased in […]
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What’s the Black Agenda for Baltimore City?
Around 1979-1980, as the Reagan era was being ushered in, I remember the Baltimore Sun beginning a series on the paper’s front page on the rise of hate groups in America, complete with a photo of a burning cross and a hooded Klansman. I remember as a young Black boy, despite the protection and love my […]
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Barry Legacy Honored at Gravesite
On Nov. 23, the renovated tombstone of the late Marion S. Barry was unveiled at the Congressional Cemetery in Southeast D.C. Former District first lady Cora Masters Barry was joined by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and two of her predecessors, Vincent C. Gray and Sharon Pratt, as well as D.C. Council members and 150 […]
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Push Resumes for Obama to Grant Clemency to Prisoners
President Barack Obama has reportedly used his clemency power more than any other U.S, president, since Woodrow Wilson – commuting more than 900 sentences. Still, as his administration enters a “midnight period” (a phase between November 21 and January 20 when executive branch legislation can be made without going through Congress) prominent Black leaders, including […]
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How Will Blacks Fare in Trump’s Infrastructure Investment Plan?
Among the many unclear policy messages emanating from President-elect Donald Trump’s transition effort, none has met as much guarded optimism as the plan to boost federal infrastructure investments. Tony Yarber, mayor of Jackson, Miss., says that he isn’t sure if President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure investments will benefit Blacks. (Courtesy photo) Similar to the “stimulus” […]
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Alicia Wilson: A Port Covington Force
Community leaders like Michael Middleton of the South Baltimore Six Coalition (SB6) proclaim Alicia Wilson is the “glue” responsible for bringing and keeping community residents at the table during the long and arduous Port Covington negotiations that recently yielded an unprecedented agreement with more than 200 community organizations. Ultimately, this community agreement –crafted and negotiated […]
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Dunbar Poets’ Melvin Curbeam Averaged 47 Yards Per Game Over Season
Welcome to the Afro’s weekly sports wrap-up. The Matchup Wrap-up: There were only two games to see this week. Dunbar versus Walkersville, and Fort Hill versus Edmonson-Westside. Both the Poets and the Red Storm were doing well this postseason. Unfortunately, last week both the Dunbar Poets and Edmonson-Westside Red Storm’s season came to an end […]
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Retired Dallas Police Chief Hired as Contributor by ABC News
Retired Dallas Police Chief David Brown, who stepped into the national spotlight after a sniper killed five law enforcement officers at a July protest, will step back into the spotlight as a contributor for ABC News. Former Dallas Police Chief David Brown retired in on Oct. He will contribute to ABC News on topics such […]
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Currie Rescinds Resignation
In a surprise move, Maryland Sen. Ulysses Currie has decided not to resign and will serve out the remainder of his term in the General Assembly. On Nov. 29, Currie sent a letter to Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller (D-District 27) rescinding his expected Dec. 1 resignation from the General Assembly’s upper chamber, […]
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Wise Pumas Crush Howard Lions in MD Playoffs
Welcome to the Afro’s weekly sports wrap-up. The Matchup Wrap-up: On Nov. 25, the hosting Wise Pumas football squad scored a big 48-0 victory over the Howard Lions. The Wise Pumas are continuing an undefeated streak this postseason. Next up, they will put their 13-0 season record up against the Quince Orchard Cougars in the […]
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Councilman Charged with Drunk Driving
A Prince George’s County Council member has been charged with drunken driving. Maryland state police say Council member Mel Franklin crashed a county-owned vehicle into a car at a red light on Nov. 21 in Upper Marlboro, Md. Police say two people in the car he hit were taken to a hospital for treatment of […]