Virginia legislators are debating a bill that will require women to have an ultrasound prior to receiving an abortion. Senate Bill 484 was revised by the state House of Delegates during the week of Feb. 20 after concerns were raised about its invasive nature. Originally, the legislation sought to have women undergo a transvaginal ultrasound. […]
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AFRO Staff Writer
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Teen Filmmaker Challenges Domestic Violence Among Youth
Hundreds of teens and adults packed into Set the Captives Free Outreach Center in Baltimore for a Feb. 24 viewing of “Payin’ the Price,” a new film on teen domestic violence. The film was directed by 16-year-old New Jersey native Jordan Coleman, and has already gained widespread recognition and awards. The Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film […]
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Black Church Key to Discovering the Past
Often overshadowed by reports of crime and blight, Charm City’s historical landmarks are still crown jewels of the nation, attracting visitors from all points of the United States and beyond. When it comes to African-American history, Baltimoreans don’t have to go far to visit designated national historic sites and places where important “firsts” have taken […]
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Intoxicated Teen Dies After Falling from Vehicle
Underage drinking is suspected to have played a major hand in the death of Baltimore teen, Michael Truluck over the weekend. The minor was riding in a car with his stepfather on Saturday when he suddenly felt the urge to vomit. Truluck fell out of the vehicle after opening the car door while in motion, […]
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Brazile’s Message is Civility
Donna Brazile’s passion, evidenced in her numerous blogs, has garnered for her countless opportunities to make the case for civility. “With the right leaders, both movements should try to find a path forward: They can work to change public policy,” Brazile says on her website. “With the right leaders in office next year, we can […]
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Modern Day Seer Uses Science to Predict Jury Verdicts
There’s something unnerving about placing your fate in the hands of twelve strangers. While the people in the jury box of U.S. courtrooms are referred to as “peers,” they can easily turn into enemies if evidence and witness testimony is presented in a dim light. For those who find themselves wishing to foresee the outcome […]
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New Ordinance Allows Citizens to Record Baltimore Police Actions
A new directive to the Baltimore City Police Department (BCPD) allowing citizens to record police actions was only a few hours old when it was tested by a casual observer of an arrest. The new policy emerged on Nov. 8 and states that “upon discovery that a bystander is observing, photographing, or video recording the […]
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Whitney’s Fans Will ‘Always Love Her’
Facts continue to pour out of Beverly Hills, Calif. where singer and actress Whitney Houston, 48, spent the last days of her life. Mere hours before she was to perform at a pre-Grammy party for her long-time producer and friend, Clive Davis, Houston was found underwater in her hotel room bathtub. Though toxicology reports will […]
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Pentagon to Change Regulations on Women in Combat Roles
Revised regulations will soon allow women positions closer to live combat, the Pentagon announced Feb. 9. Under new regulations, positions such as tank mechanic and field artillery radar operator will be opened to women in the Armed Forces. Currently, the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule prohibits women from taking positions that will […]
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Marines Cause Outrage After Posing with Nazi SS Flag
U.S. Marines have created a new wave of international furor, sending officials scrambling to explain another incident of unbecoming behavior and ignorance. A September 2010 photo showing 10 U.S. Marines purposely posing with a Nazi SS flag began to circulate on news and social media sites in recent months. The picture features the men in […]
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10 States Released from the No Child Left Behind Act
President Obama announced Feb. 9 that 10 states will be no longer be bound in the classroom by the No Child Left Behind Act. The bill has caused controversy on both sides of the aisle since it was passed with bipartisan efforts in 2001 under the Bush Administration. The legislation aimed to increase reading and […]
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Director Hired to Oversee City’s Financial Health
Harry Black’s appointment as the new director of finance for Baltimore City brings to a close the nationwide search launched to fill the position vacated by Director Edward Gallagher, who retired last year after taking the position in 2005. “We are excited to welcome Mr. Harry Black to City Hall as we work on the […]