Author Archives: DerekBraxton

Toni Killings was a prominent activist for social change in the 1970s. Toni Killings, a living legend who worked closely with Malcolm X for racial justice, is now focusing on maintaining a sense of value as a senior. Killings, a Bowie resident, continues to inspire many with her willingness to remain active in the community. […]

The investiture of Clayton Anthony Aarons took place Sept. 15. Colleagues of recently appointed District Court Judge, Clayton Anthony Aarons describe him as compassionate, helpful, level headed, and overall right for the job. Aarons is the newest associate judge of the District Court for the 5th District of Maryland. He succeeded Patrick R. Duley, who […]

ECMA Coaches: L to R: Julia Royston, Sharnette Mitchell, Angela Donadio, the Rev. Duncan Land, and Sandra King. Born out of Prince Georges County, the Excellence in Christian Music Academy (ECMA) is a gospel music organization that continues to connect diverse groups to opportunities previously not afforded them. According to Henry Harris, CEO and founder […]

Clayton Aarons was recently appointed Judge to the District Court of Prince George’s County, Md. “Our youth need a lot of social interaction in terms of outside figures coming in, such as a One Hundred Black Men mentorship so they will have role models,” said Clayton Anthony Aarons, recently appointed Judge to the District Court […]

This November, Prince George’s County voters will have the opportunity to decide whether council members and the county executive should be allowed to serve more than two consecutive terms in office. The ballot referendum has stirred a heated debate amongst residents and community leaders, months in advance of voting day. The current law restricts elected […]

Current FBI Headquarters in disrepair, seeks new location. Prince Georges County residents and officials are very excited about the possibility of the Federal Bureau of Investigations moving to Greenbelt or Landover. The county has long awaited big developments that equal those in Montgomery or Fairfax counties. “For too long Prince George’s County has been redlined, […]

David Harrington is president and CEO of the Prince Georges County Chamber of Commerce. “Prince George’s county’s history was that of a rural enclave,” said David Harrington, president and CEO of the Prince Georges County Chamber of Commerce, “It hasn’t been a destination and it is our mission to change the public perspective so that […]