FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 9, 2016 CONTACTS: Tim Zink, 410-962-4436/Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524 MEDIA ADVISORY Cardin in Howard County to Promote Dialogue with Maryland’s Indian Community Leaders Monday, June 13 at 10:00 AM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) will host a roundtable discussion on the campus of Howard Community College with leaders of […]
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Federal Appeals Court: People Do Not Have Right to Carry Concealed Weapons in Public under 2nd Amendment
SAN FRANCISCO (AP-Updated 6/9/2016) —Dealing a blow to gun supporters, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Americans do not have a constitutional right to carry concealed weapons in public. In a dispute that could ultimately wind up before the Supreme Court, a divided 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said local law enforcement officials […]
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Africans in India Face Constant Battles with Racism
In a photo made on June 8, 2016, an African man walks through one of the few neighborhoods that rents to people of African origin in New Delhi, India. For hundreds of thousands of Africans drawn to India by better education and work opportunities, rampant racism is a daily battle. In a country where fair […]
Posted inSports
LeBron Scores 32, Cavs Wallop Warriors 120-90 in Game 3
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots on Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, right, during the first half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 32 points, Kyrie Irving added 30 and the Cleveland Cavaliers, pushed for 48 minutes […]
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Tera Poole Becomes First Black Valedictorian at Oldest Dental School
Tera Pool takes a moment during her Valedictorian speech at the University of Maryland’s School of Dentistry. (Courtesy Photo) (Updated 6/9/2016) Tera Poole recently made history when she became the first Black valedictorian at the University of Maryland’s School of Dentistry in May. Known as the world’s first dentistry school, the university was established as […]
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More Officers File Suit Against Baltimore’s Top Prosecutor
Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is facing several lawsuits over her actions in the Freddie Gray case. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Two more officers charged in the death of a 25-year-old Black man in police custody have filed suit against Baltimore’s top prosecutor. Officers Edward Nero and Garrett Miller, who were charged with misdemeanors in […]
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Terry McMillan Talks Latest Novel, ‘Empire’ and Inspiring Readers
Terry McMillan will be talking about her latest book ‘I Almost Forgot About You’ in Baltimore on June 14. (Courtesy photo) Best-selling author Terry McMillan is back with a new novel, “I Almost Forgot About You.” McMillan recently spoke with the {AFRO} about the novel, how she hopes to empower her readers, and even gave […]
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Where Did the Black Banks Go?
Urban News Service – Liberty Bank and Trust CEO Alden McDonald cuts ribbon at Liberty Bank Sci Academy Senior Science Lab. (Photo/Liberty Bank Facebook page) America has half as many Black-owned banks as existed 15 years ago. “People assume don’t know what they are doing,” said Alden McDonald, CEO of New Orleans-based Liberty Bank and […]
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Meeting Ali in Atlanta in 1994 Changed This Writer’s Life
Muhammad Ali was a frequent visitor to Atlanta, including in 1996 when he lit the Olympic flame during the Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) In 1994, I was the sports editor of the Atlanta Daily World and one day that spring my boss – the late Portia Scott – threw […]
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Go-Go Scene Mellows With Age
The Backyard Band now attracts a more sophisticated, peaceful audience. (Courtesy photo) Go-go music, which started as D.C.’s own version of funk, has come a long way since its humble beginnings during the 1970’s. For decades, go-go bands usually performed anywhere from empty banquet rooms to bingo halls. Natives of the District, Md. and Va. […]
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Ike Turner’s Widow Pens Memoir on Singer’s Violent Bipolar Condition
Audrey Turner, a former background singer for Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin, said she was able to get help for legendary musician Ike Turner’s undiagnosed bipolar condition following years of violent episodes. (Courtesy photo) Audrey Madison Turner is familiar with the spotlight. A former background singer and choreographer for well-known acts like Stevie Wonder, Aretha […]
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Seat Pleasant Mayor Plans Property Tax Cap for Seniors
Eugene Grant has served as mayor of Seat Pleasant, Maryland since 2004. (Courtesy Photo) In an effort to stave off gentrification, Seat Pleasant, Maryland Mayor Eugene Grant is planning to cap property taxes for senior citizens who own their own homes. Seat Pleasant has about 4,500 residents and about 13 percent are people that are […]
