Charles Romain has been charged with the murder of Lafeal Sinclair. (Prince George’s County Police) On March 9, 24-year-old Charles Romain, a resident of Alexandria, Va. was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Lafeal Sinclair. According to the Prince George’s Police Department, Romain is in Alexandria and waiting to […]
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Baker Optimistic about New Budget
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III recently unveiled his $3.8 million FY2018 budget proposal that he said reflects how far the county has come since he took office in 2010. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker boasts of the county’s achievements and says he looks forward to future success. (Courtesy Photo) Baker said […]
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Frustrated County Promoters Adjust to New Laws
When Prince George’s County Council Rep. Karen Toles (D-Suitland) led the fight three years ago to close nightclubs and strip bars in the county while banning dancing in restaurants and nightclubs that failed to get permits under a controversial law called CB-18; it was designed to curb violent crime which was often associated with Go-Go […]
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D.C. Remembers ‘77 Hanafi Wilson Building Siege
On March 9, 1977, the District of Columbia was caught up in a siege of public buildings that still sends chills down the spine of residents, today. That day, a dozen gunmen seized control of the then District Building, now known as the John A. Wilson Building. The building houses government offices and is the […]
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Gray Wants More Doctors in Eastern D.C.
D.C. Council member Vincent Gray (D-Ward 7) wants more physicians to set up their practices in neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. He recently authored legislation to make that happen. Ward 7 Council member Vincent Gray has introduced a bill to bring more doctors to the eastern side of D.C. (AFRO File Photo) On March […]
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D.C. Public School Enrollment Spikes Again
Enrollment among students in the District of Columbia’s public and public charter schools spiked for the eighth consecutive year to 90,061 students for the 2016-17 academic year. Officials primarily attribute this increase to robust growth in the city’s charter schools. Public Schools in D.C. have experienced an enrollment hike for the eighth year. (Courtesy image/logo) […]
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In Spite of Opposition – House Committee Extends SOAR
To the dismay of members of the D.C. Council, a D.C., the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) program has been slated to continue for at least another five years. The SOAR legislation provides vouchers to D.C. residents and is the only federally-funded voucher in the country. But what may appear to be a beneficial […]
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Storm Toll Heavy; Scores Are Homeless
This week the Northeastern part of the United States braces for a blizzard that threatens to shut down most of the states in the affected area. As government officials and citizens alike prepare for the worst, we take a look back at when we’ve seen this before, In 1950, the United States was hit with […]
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Families Reconcile Over Dred Scott Decision
March 6 marked the 160 anniversary of what many consider the worst U.S. Supreme Court ruling in history. Known as the Dred Scott decision, it held that people of African descent living in America, were not American citizens, thus, they had no right to sue in federal court whether free or slave. During the anniversary, […]
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Madam C.J. Walker’s Life Headed for Big Screen, Product Line Revived
On the eve of Madame C.J. Walker’s 150th birthday celebration (December 23, 1867), her renaissance comes through with the relaunch of her revolutionary haircare line and a 10-part television series of her life. Madame C.J. Walker (Courtesy Photo) Despite being a household name for more than a century, the life of Walker remains slightly elusive […]
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How Should Black People Discipline Their Children?
Most Black people of a certain age (I’m thinking 40 and over) can tell vivid stories about the most severe beating (or beatings) they received as children at the hands of parents or other family members, in the name of “discipline.” The stories are often wrapped in the nostalgia of the, “good ol’ days,” when […]
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Historically Black Mount Auburn Cemetery Seeks Community’s Help
One of the largest African American cemeteries in Baltimore, Mount Auburn Cemetery hopes to enlist the community in its efforts to fix it. Mount Auburn Cemetery is in better condition today than in the past, but there is much more needed to fully restore the grounds. (Courtesy photo) Founded in 1872, the cemetery once known […]
