Sex trafficking in Prince George’s County has been dealt a severe blow with new legislation introduced to fine property owners, landlords, and tenants whose properties are used for prostitution. The Prince George’s County Human Trafficking Task Force, in conjunction with the Workgroup to Study introduced by Councilmember Deni Taveras (D-Adelphi), Council Bill 59-2016. This bill […]
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EdFest Showcases District’s Public and Charter School Options
On Dec. 10, more than 200 District public and charter schools set up tables with literature, trinkets, candies, and posters at EdFest, held in the D.C. Armory. EdFest, a one-day event, is the collaboration of the Office of the D.C. Mayor, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, public television station WETA, and the school […]
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Report Shows Diversity Limited for Blacks in Green Careers
Despite calls for Blacks to enter the growing ecology or green field, a recent New School – Green 2.0 report, “Diversity Derailed: Limited Demand, Effort and Results in Environmental C-Suite Searches,” finds that African-Americans are being systematically denied access to green jobs. Further, despite Blacks and their neighborhoods being most likely the targets of environmental […]
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New D.C. Council to Have Only One Black Female Member
When the D.C. Council is sworn in for its 22nd Council period on Jan. 2, 2017, there will be a dearth of women of color on it even though Black females constitute the largest population bloc in the city. Anita Bonds is set to be the only Black woman on the D.C. Council during its […]
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Franklin’s DUI Leaves Constituents Stunned
(Updated 12/17/2016) One of Prince George’s County’s brightest political stars recently was involved in a car crash where alcohol is suspected of being a factor, however residents are willing to withhold judgment on his case until the legal process takes course. Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin. On Nov. 21, Prince George’s County Council […]
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Michigan’s Failed Recount Revives Voter Suppression Efforts By Republicans
Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law. (Courtesy Photo) “Absolutely, yes,” said Michigan Chronicle Senior Editor Keith Owens when asked if Jill Stein’s recount quest fueled Republican efforts to pass strict Voter ID legislation in Michigan. Stein campaign officials, however, bristle at that notion. Stein adamantly […]
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Church Celebrates Christ through Christmas Plays
Thousands are flocking to the D.C. area’s mega churches for Broadway-style productions created in the name of Jesus. From the First Baptist Church of Glenarden to Riverdale Baptist’s Living Christmas Tree, to Evangel Cathedral’s Christmas Celebration 2016, there is no shortage of holiday productions. “The whole goal for this play is to reach the community,” […]
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Is this Controversial Law Man the Next Head of Homeland Security?
President-elect Donald Trump continues to build a cadre of like-minded persons for his administration, individuals whose words, actions and agendas suggest they could prove detrimental to the Black community. This time, it is Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr., whose name has been floated as a potential Trump pick to head the Department of Homeland […]
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House and Senate Pass Act to Keep Civil Rights-Era Cases Open
Both the U.S. House and Senate passed a reauthorization bill to extend and updates original legislation, that was signed into law in 2008, to respond to the concerns of victims’ family members and strengthen collaboration between the Justice Department, the FBI, State and local law enforcement to pursue Civil Rights-era cases that have gone cold… […]
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I am My Brother’s Keeper
President Barack Obama speaks during a “My Brother’s Keeper” summit in the South Court Auditorium at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington on Dec. 14. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Boxers Have Dr. Banks in Their Corner
Greg Banks, M.D. always has been passionate about boxing and mixed martial arts. But being a doctor is what forced him into a corner … literally. An intimate knowledge of the dangers of ring competition, as both participant and spectator, inspired the family and urgent-care physician to moonlight as a guardian of these combatants. Greg […]
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Realtors Association Buys New Home
The Prince George’s County Association of Realtors recently announced the purchase of a building, in Landover, Md., slated to become its permanent headquarters by the summer of 2017. Prince George’s County Association of Realtors President Patricia Dowtin (center, with microphone) unveils the new REALTOR® headquarters as association officers and directors look on. (Courtesy Photo) The […]
