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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Voters face thorny question in midterm ballot initiatives
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO On top of choosing the right candidate, voters are being asked to weigh in on changes Maryland needs to make for the better […]