The recent announcement that Virginia Thomas, the wife of Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, is wading into the conservative brew of the tea party movement has many within those ranks excited. Thomas’ lobbying group, Liberty Central was formed in January to “serve the big tent of the conservative movement,” according to its Web site. […]
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Pr. George’s Native Translates Life Experiences into Novel
Mahogany Woodland is a young Prince George’s County native and a person of many talents. She’s a teacher, has her postgraduate degree and now can add author to her list of titles. Woodland’s first book, Freshman Honeys was recently released. It is a book that, while fiction, definitely has some hints of things she and […]
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Wayne Curry Mulling Possible Gubernatorial Run
In what could be a historic campaign, former Prince George’s County Executive Wayne Curry has told the AFRO that he’s seriously considering a run for the governorship in Maryland. If he runs and wins, he would become the first Black governor in the state’s history. Curry, who served two terms as county executive, is currently […]
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Pr. George’s Native Translates Life Experiences into Novel
(March 17, 2010) – Mahogany Woodland is a young Prince George’s County native and a person of many talents. She’s a teacher, has her postgraduate degree and now can add author to her list of titles. Woodland’s first book, Freshman Honeys was recently released. It is a book that, while fiction, definitely has some hints […]
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Non-Profit Groups Join the Census Fight
(March 10, 2010) – Census Bureau officials are working towards 100 percent participation in the 2010 census and they’re seeking help from myriad and innovative sources—including the non-profit sector. “It is really important that we get the word out any way we can,” said Cheryl Harrington, head of Prince George’s Complete Count Committee. “We need […]
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Wells Fargo Touts Commitment to Blacks
(March 10, 2010) – In advance of its merger with Wachovia, Wells Fargo is re-affirming its commitment to African Americans by kicking off its National African American Media Tour in Washington, D.C., during Black Press Week, March 17-19. “The goal of the event is really to start to talk about Wells Fargo and the work […]
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Non-Profit Groups Join the Census Fight
Census Bureau officials are working towards 100 percent participation in the 2010 census and they’re seeking help from myriad and innovative sources—including the non-profit sector. “It is really important that we get the word out any way we can,” said Cheryl Harrington, head of Prince George’s Complete Count Committee. “We need to make sure we […]
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National Urban League Supports Affordable Health Care as Today’s Civil Rights Issue
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial visited the Washington, D.C. area on March 3 to tout the organization’s new four-pillar pledge to empower people of color. That pledge states that by 2025 every American child will have an opportunity at a quality education and access to jobs […]
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Officials Ask for More Transparent Health Insurance
Amid a Congressional fight for health care reform, President Obama and Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, are asking for more transparency among the nation’s insurance providers. Sebelius met with representatives from the four top health insurers on March 4 to express her concerns about the rising cost of premiums […]
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Still No Closure in Drag Racing Case
A mistrial was declared for the most serious charges facing Tavon Taylor, one of the men accused of participating in street race which killed eight people in Feb. 16, 2008. His sentencing date for the lesser traffic offenses has been pushed back to a date not yet to be determined. Darren Bullock, the alleged co-conspirator, […]
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High School Dropout Problem No Longer Being Ignored
On Feb. 25, representatives of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program, an initiative that provides structure and discipline to young adults who’ve dropped out of high school, held a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill to discuss the issues plaguing high school students. “The overriding objective of the program is to leverage the strength of the […]
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National Guard Program Is Investing in The Future
Representatives of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program held a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill on February 25 to promote the merits of the program. For young people who’ve dropped out of high school, this program is offering a second chance by introducing structure and discipline in their lives. “The overriding objective of the program […]