Hyattsville Mayor Candace B. Hollingsworth, as well as three other politicians and entrepreneurs, founded the Our Black Party Movement as a political agenda to address the needs of Black people. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Hyattsville Mayor Candace B. Hollingsworth is juggling many things leading up to the Nov. 3 presidential […]
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Disagreements on PGCPS New School Funding
While Prince George’s County Public Schools (PCCPS) will receive funding for building modernizations, three School Board members are now unsure about the ultimate cost of the funding. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com On Oct. 22, the Prince George’s County School Board voted 8-3 to build six new schools to replace buildings […]
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HBCUs Urged to Move Toward Solar Energy
Ronald Bethea and his company Positive Change Purchasing Co-Op (PCPC) as well as other businesses are collaborating to help HBCUS move towards preparing students for the solar energy industry. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com As renewable energy and job creation become centerpieces to America’s economic recovery, HBCUs and Black Americans […]
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Prince George’s County Plans For New Construction
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO Dr. Monica Goldson offered their plans to build six new schools using private funding, which would alleviate the cost to taxpayers. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com There is agreement among residents and educators for new school buildings in Prince […]
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Rivera Sends Mixed Messages, Team Loses 5th Straight Game
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera speaks with inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Oct.18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Ron Rivera believes “It’s all […]
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Hoyd Becomes A Hidden Figure Of Sports Journalism
Tiffany Hoyd won an Emmy for her participation as one of three MLB Network’s Sports Emmy Award winning studio show teams. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Tiffany Hoyd arrived at Howard University in 2015 anything other than a baseball fan. The southern California native wanted to be announcer and was […]
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Wallace and Johnson Help Bedridden Man
By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Two African American businesswomen came together to help a Hispanic resident. Jose Miranda is a quadrapalegic, who has been without adequate healthcare with only one family member to care for him. Michelle Wallace, president of Largo based DME & Supplies Team and Wanda Johnson CEO of Seniors and […]
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Haskins Out As Washington QB, Smith Returns From Injury
With Dwayne Haskins out, and Kyle Allen injured, Alex Smith returned as quarterback after his injury in November 2018. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Making Dwayne Haskins inactive couldn’t mask the other deficiencies of the Washington Football Team last week at FedEx Field. Haskins wasn’t in the building after a […]
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Georgetown Says Goodbye To John
Georgetown paid tribute to beloved coach John Thompson Jr., with a virtual memorial on Oct. 3. By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com The biggest basketball hall of famer of Georgetown University was remembered during a virtual memorial service on campus Oct. 3. The service was non-traditional and hosted by his former broadcast partner […]
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Washington Remains Confident Despite Ravens Loss
While the Washington Football Team lost to the Baltimore Ravens, coach Ron Rivera remains confident and supported by his players as he battles cancer. (AP Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Through one month of the Ron Rivera era in Washington the crisis of leadership within the professional football franchise is no […]
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Braveboy Says Prince George’s Residents Can Vote Safely
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said Prince Georgians should feel safe comfortably placing their ballots. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy wants voters in the County to know their election process is safe no matter how they cast their ballots. Braveboy said that […]
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Fox 5’s Martin Praises Alma Mater Jackson State For Hiring Sanders
Wisdom Martin, a Jackson State University alumnus, said the school hiring Deion Sanders can change the game for HBCU sports and culture if he’s successful. (Courtesy Photo) By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Wisdom Martin, one of the longtime hosts of Fox 5 D.C.’s morning programming, is anything but apologetic about his HBCU experience […]