Controversy continues to embroil Prince George’s County, MD amid talk in early December that the incoming county executive will replace Police Chief Roberto Hylton. In a televised interview, Prince George’s State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey said that County Executive-elect Rushern Baker, longtime friend of Ivey, was planning to replace Hylton as soon as Dec. 6. “Mr. […]
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Haitian Elections Turn Violent
Elections in Haiti were marred by fraud allegations and violence Nov. 28 as protestors calling for a cancellation of the voting clashed with U.N. officials, the Associated Press reported. One man was reportedly shot to death at a polling place in rural Artibonite. A Haitian radio station said at least 15 people had been injured […]
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Senate Passes Food Safety Bill
The Senate approved a stalled food safety bill Nov. 30 which authorizes increased governmental regulation of food producers’ safety measures. “Food safety is one area where the public clearly wants the government to act to protect them,” said Sandra Eskin, director of food safety campaign at the Pew Charitable Trusts. “We can’t tell if food […]
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Officer Admits to Burning Man Killed by Fellow Officer During Katrina Aftermath
A New Orleans police officer recently admitted in federal court to setting a man’s body on fire following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 after another policeman shot and killed him. According to the Associated Press, Officer Gregory McRae testified on Nov. 29 that he set the body of 31-year-old Henry Glover on fire after his colleague, […]
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Black Ivy League Students Claim Club Racially Discriminated Against Them
A group of Black Ivy League students and graduates claim the owners of a popular club in Cambridge, Mass. unfairly kicked them out because of their ethnicity. According to Boston NBC affiliate WHDH, an event was held at Cure Lounge by a group of Black Yale and Harvard students on Nov. 18. But the private […]
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Va. Judge Tosses Lawsuit Challenging Health Care Reform
A federal judge in Virginia on Dec. 1 threw out a suit brought by Liberty University in Lynchburg against the health care reform act passed earlier this year, ruling that the legislation is legal. In a 54-page memorandum, Senior U.S. District Judge Norman K. Moon said the government’s mandate that all Americans have health coverage […]
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Alicia Keys, Other Celebs “Kill” Social Media Identities for HIV/AIDS Charity
Alicia Keys and nearly two dozen other celebrities began an innovative HIV campaign on World AIDS Day by “killing” their social media identities for charity. To support Keys’ Keep a Child Alive charity, the stars signed off of social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook. Their Twitter and Facebook sites will remain active with […]
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Baltimore Gives Back for Thanksgiving
Bea Gaddy Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Although Baltimore civic icon Bea Gaddy died in 2001 of breast cancer, her mission has not been lost with time. On Thanksgiving Day, thousands gathered at the Patterson Park Recreation Center for the annual Bea Gaddy Feast, a 29-year tradition created to bring holiday cheer and hearty meals. The annual […]
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Road Scholar Present Award for Lifelong Learning
BOSTON — Road Scholar, the new name for the programs of education nonprofit Elderhostel, recently announced Sheila S. Walker as the 2010 Asa Grant Hilliard III Award for Lifelong Learning recipient. The award provides $5,000 toward a learning adventure offered by Road Scholar, and honors the late Dr. Asa Grant Hilliard III, world-renowned Pan-Africanist, educator, […]
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The Mall at Prince Georges Offers ‘Comfort and Joy’ During Holidays
HYATTSVIILLE, Md. – As families decorate with lights and garland, bake cookies, make wish lists and whistle songs of the season, it’s apparent the holiday season is here. And with it comes Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust’s (PREIT) multi-faceted holiday promotion at 40 participating shopping centers, including The Mall at Prince Georges. With tidings of […]
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Baltimore Museum of Art Celebrates Kwanzaa Family Day Dec. 12
The Baltimore Museum of Art presents its 20th Annual Kwanzaa Family Day on Dec. 12 from 1-5 p.m. The free event celebrates the African traditions of family, community, and culture. Learn about the seven Ngozu Saba or principles of Kwanzaa, enjoy hands-on art-making activities, and see live family performances! For more information, call 443-573-1832 or […]
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Elects Barbara Johnson to Board of Governors
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, one of the nation’s leading research and public policy institutions, has announced the election of attorney Barbara L. Johnson, a partner at the international law firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, to a three-year term on its board of governors. Johnson is a nationally known jury […]