Morgan State University is currently benefitting from a viral moment thanks to our students and the Office of Student Life and Development. Not only did they put together a pretty awesome video highlighting our talented students, but their push to get Beyonce to notice it paid off tremendously. The MSU #BeforeILetGoChallenge video is not only trending worldwide […]
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Parenting Points — Â A strong self-image is a strong child!
Submitted to the AFRO by Marnita Coleman When a baby is born, families almost always want to know who the baby looks like. DNA, passed from parents to offspring, contains specific traits from genes. While children may physically resemble their parents in one way or another, their spiritual DNA is constructed by God. When we build our […]
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Legislatively Mandated Transit Fare Increase
Single-Trip Fares to Increase by 10 Cents on Local Bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink and MobilityLink BALTIMORE, MD (May 14, 2019) – As required by the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will increase transit fares effective Sunday, June 23. The legislatively mandated increase will […]
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Black Mental Health Alliance to Host Kenya In Baltimore Fundraising Event
WHAT: In partnership with KOLUMN Magazine, Black Mental Health Alliance will host a fundraiser for Water is Life, a nonprofit that is brings clean, accessible water to communities in Southern Kenya. WHO: Jermaine Gibbs Black Mental Health Maasai Warriors from Kenya WHEN: Thursday, May 16 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: Black Mental Health Alliance […]
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Tom Joyner Foundation Launches Exciting New Podcast
The Tom Joyner Foundation today announced the launch of HBCUbiquity, a new hour-long podcast featuring interviews, discussion and analysis about historically black colleges and university, hosted by Thomas Joyner, Jr., president and CEO of the 22-year-old Foundation. The podcast, available weekly on the reVolver Podcast Network and downloadable on all platforms (e.g. iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify) […]
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OPINION: The Interlopers Better Recognize that Howard University isn’t going Anywhere
By Kyra E. Azore, Originally published by The Grio (www.thegrio.com) For more than 150 years, Howard University has been located on sacred land. This great institution has been the training ground for so many global change agents such as activist Kwame Ture, writer Zora Neale Hurston, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Congressman Elijah Cummings, and Tony […]
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Baltimore Congressional Delegation Expresses Ongoing Commitment to Baltimore City, Mayor Jack Young
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Congressmen Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger and John P. Sarbanes released the following joint statement following the resignation of Mayor Catherine E. Pugh. “As Baltimore’s federal delegation, we are focused on supporting Baltimore City and its federal priorities. We recently met with Jack Young […]
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Cummings Statement on Resignation of Baltimore Mayor Pugh
Baltimore, MD (May 2, 2019)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement on the resignation of Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh: “I wish Mayor Pugh the best as she continues to restore her health. No one ever questioned her passion for Baltimore City and its citizens, and I commend her for making this decision […]
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Mayor Young Releases Statement of Catherine Pugh’s Resignation
I was informed today at 3:35 p.m. by City Solicitor Andre Davis of Catherine Pugh’s resignation as Mayor of Baltimore. The resignation is effective immediately. I believe this action is in the best interest of the City of Baltimore. In accordance with the city’s Charter, I will serve as Baltimore’s 51st Mayor. Baltimore Ex-Officio Mayor […]
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Norton, Hoyer Call on Appropriations Committee to Block USDA Proposal to Relocate Two Agencies Out of the National Capital Region
April 8, 2019 Contact: Jack Miller – 202-225-8050 Norton, Hoyer Call on Appropriations Committee to Block USDA Proposal to Relocate Two Agencies Out of the National Capital Region Washington, DC – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced today a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging Members to […]
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Joins the Call for Change at CNN
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporate. (Courtesy Image/Logo) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated A Service Sorority Founded in 1913 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED JOINS THE CALL FOR CHANGE AT CNN WASHINGTON – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has a 106-year record of taking proactive measures that result in equity and dignity for the African-American community. […]
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House Committee Approves Legislation to Create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board To Curb Drug Costs for Local and State Government
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2019 Contact: Vincent DeMarco, 410-591-9162 House Committee Approves Legislation to Create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board To Curb Drug Costs for Local and State Government Md. Citizens’ Health Initiative Launching Television Ad Campaign with County Executives Radio Campaign with Eight Local Leaders Continue to Air Baltimore, Md. – Maryland Citizens’ […]