By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO What does it take for Republicans to elect a Speaker? Apparently, in 2023, it takes 15 rounds of voting. Kevin McCarthy was finally […]
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Outgoing president of National Black Caucus of State Legislators reflects on time in office
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Rep. Billy Mitchell from the state of Georgia’s 88th District, is the outgoing president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Harris and Edwards key picks in Moore Administration
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Gov.-Elect Wes Moore has reached out to some incredibly talented individuals to become members of his front-line team. A couple of his top […]
Posted inBaltimore News
New Life Recovery: offering a hand to build new lives
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO This week, Vennieth McCormick will do what he has been doing monthly afor almost four years: provide hot meals for as many people […]
Posted inNational News
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators elects Laura Hall as 15th president
By Catherine Pugh, Special to AFRO Laura Hall was recently elected the serve as the 15th president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). The decision was made […]
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Warnock clenches a victory in Georgia U.S. Senate race
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The seesaw race in the Georgia State run-off election for the U.S. Senate handed incumbent Democratic United States Senator Raphael Warnock a victory […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Two high profile Baltimore figures take on key roles in national organizations
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Two prominent figures of Baltimore have been named to key positions in national advocacy organizations. Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, former mayor of Baltimore City, was […]
Posted inBaltimore Community
Mayor Scott instructs DPW to remove barriers around Roland Water Tower
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The barriers blocking vehicle access to the Roland Water Tower in the historically Black neighborhood of Hoes Heights have been removed. Baltimore Mayor […]
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Commentary: Justice 40…for the greater good
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The passage of national legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Chips and Science Act and […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Baltimore celebrates inaugural Emancipation Day Festival on grounds of former urban slave plantation
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Speaker of the House of Delegates of Maryland Adrienne Jones said “It is always a humbling experience to receive an award, but this […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Residents of Hoes Heights fight off road closure, seek continued access to local landmark
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO On the evening of Nov. 6, a group of diverse women gathered around the dining room table of Quianna Cooke. Present that night […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Historic election yields first Black governor, attorney general and female comptroller
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The ballroom at the Waterfront Marriott hotel in downtown Baltimore could not have been more jovial on Nov. 8. It was teeming with […]