Maryland Governor Wes Moore, leaders of the faith community and other state officials came together on May 6 to unveil a new highway marker recognizing the boys who died while in custody at the former House of Reformation for Colored Boys, now the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center.
Author Archives: Dr. Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor
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HBCU presidents announce collaboration to expand research and innovation
By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editordbailey@afro.com Leaders at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation have declared an initiative to invest in the future of research and discovery. Fifteen of America’s HBCUs high-capacity research institutions have announced the Association of HBCU Research Institutions. The umbrella organization has a mission to expand world-class research, […]
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Philadelphia’s Jermaine Dawson named new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools
Dr. Jermaine Dawson has been announced as the new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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Ben Crump holds civil rights, social justice discussion at Bowie State
Equal Justice Now, in partnership with attorney Ben Crump, hosted a panel discussion at Bowie State University to discuss legal, social and civil rights issues, including bail reform and police responses to mental health crises.
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HER Gala: Women of Impact Awards highlight women of Prince George’s County
By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Prince George’s County Council chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7) joined council members Wala Blegay (At-Large), Wanika Fisher (District 2), Shayla Adams-Stafford (District 5), and Danielle Hunter (District 6), to bring Women’s History Month to a glamorous close in a ceremony honoring 25 women across the county. Honorees represented ladies […]
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Braveboy unveils FY2027 budget for Prince George’s County
By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced a $5.92 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027 that addresses a $170-million structural deficit while protecting core government services. Braveboy said the FY 2027 budget will address needs that county residents depend on government to provide while positioning the county for […]
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Bowie State celebrates legacy of athletic leader Clyde ‘Cool Mac’ Doughty Jr.
The Bowie State University community gathered Feb. 13 to honor the life and legacy of Clyde “Cool Mac” Doughty Jr., the university’s vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation and a respected leader within the CIAA. Remembered for his visionary leadership, mentorship and commitment to student-athletes, Doughty’s impact on Bowie State’s athletic success and campus culture was celebrated by colleagues, students and conference partners.
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Prince George’s County focuses on budget with listening sessions
County Executive Aisha Braveboy held three listening sessions across Prince George’s County to gather feedback from residents on the proposed 4.5 billion budget for FY 2027, which will be voted on by the County Council by June 1.
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‘America, what will you do now?’: NCNW president calls for new level of activism in 2026
NCNW CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley calls for faith community to stand up for justice, voting rights, and human rights at National Cathedral.
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Judge responds to lawsuit against HUD filed by leaders in D.C., Maryland and 20 other states
By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor A U.S. District Court Federal Judge issued a temporary halt to changes in a U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program that would have left thousands of Marylanders homeless. On Dec. 22, U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy barred HUD from implementing changes to the federal government’s Continuum of […]
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Dance Institute of Washington’s Spirit of Kwanzaa – standing for the culture and community
The Dance Institute of Washington will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its “Spirit of Kwanzaa” production with a performance featuring the Washington area’s best young dance artists, honoring the principles of Kwanzaa and the legacy of its founder, Fabian Barnes.
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Krystal Oriadha elected chair of Prince George’s County Council
Krystal Oriandha, a Kenyan American activist, was unanimously elected as the new chair of the Prince George’s County Council. She aims to make the county a national model for child-care access and affordability.