The Maryland Department of Transportation has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s Purple Line, which is expected to open in 2027 and will extend 16 miles from New Carrollton to Bethesda, with 21 total stops.
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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking residents in high-risk areas for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, to connect them with health prevention efforts and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
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U.S. Africa Collaborative Housing Exposition offers solutions to global affordable housing crisis
The U.S. Africa Collaborative recently held the 2024 Pan African City Exposition at Bowie State University to exchange ideas on affordable housing solutions across the African Diaspora, with emphasis on Africa, the U.S., and the UK.
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Pr. George’s County’s Annapolis delegation celebrates at town hall event, 120 bills signed into law
The Maryland General Assembly’s Prince George’s County delegation celebrated their legislative successes, including $198 million in capital requests and 120 signed bills, during a town hall session at Bowie State University.
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McKenzie ushers in Juneteenth, highlighting nation’s difficult history at National Cathedral
Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered a searing sermon at The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., calling the faithful to “put feet to their prayers” and reflecting on the cultural wars and book bans in the U.S.
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Hometown hero ‘Mama’ Wanda Durant inspires Bowie State University grads
Wanda Durant, mother of NBA star Kevin Durant, delivered an inspiring commencement speech to Bowie State University’s 659 spring graduates, encouraging them to live for more than their own success and to vote.
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Internet access may end for 23M Americans if Congress fails to extend Affordable Connectivity Program
The Dominican Republic is experiencing an increase in racist deportations and harassment of black-skinned people due to the election year, with the current president and leading presidential candidate Luis Abinader promoting anti-Haitianismo and empowering the police to round up and investigate any Haitian or Haitian-looking person for possible detention and deportation.
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Connecting through science: Bowie State University brings solar eclipse viewing to HBCU community
Bowie State University hosted a family reunion, homecoming-style celebration of the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8 with hundreds of students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members gathering at Bulldog Football Stadium to witness the event.
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Biden and members of Congress work to reduce cost of diabetes medication for all
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor Diabetes remains at the top of the list as the White House and members of Congress fight to lower prescription drug costs for all diabetic patients. For the second year in a row, President Joseph Biden used this month’s State of The Union address to emphasize his administration’s vow […]
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Medicaid postpartum coverage extended to 12 months in most U.S. states
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is on a mission to spread the news about Medicaid postpartum coverage expansion, a topic of discussion at the agency’s second annual Black Health Forum. The Feb. 27 meeting was a check-in for health care providers, advocates, policy makers […]
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Closing arguments made, Mosby’s trial goes to juryÂ
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com At the end of the longest day of the Marilyn Mosby vs. the United States at the District Court House in Greenbelt, Md., the former Baltimore State’s Attorney’s fate now rests in the hands of the jury. Closing arguments on Feb. 5 extended well into the afternoon with U.S. government […]
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Marilyn Mosby’s second federal trial comes down to the juryÂ
By Deborah BaileyContributing Editor Marilyn Mosby, a former Baltimore City state’s attorney, will soon face a verdict in the second of two federal trials that will change the trajectory of her life. The 44-year-old rose to power as the youngest state’s attorney of a major city in 2015. Just months later, Mosby was thrust into […]