Rep. Kweisi Mfume held a town hall meeting in the Turner Station community to address their concerns about flooding, food deserts, and pollution, and is committed to finding ways to improve their quality of life.
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Cracking the code on ground rent: A guide to understanding and managing it
Ground rent is a lease agreement for the use of the land a house sits on, and homeowners must pay rent to the owner of the land, while Maryland law requires ground rent holders to register their ground rents to legally collect them.
The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse College
College campuses are protesting against Israel’s military efforts in Gaza, calling for universities to separate from companies supporting the war, and Morehouse College is hosting President Biden’s commencement speech to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.
A win for Black entrepreneurship: Is the new FTC ban good for Black businesses?
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban noncompete agreements, which could increase worker pay by $300 billion and lead to 8,500 more new businesses each year, but legal challenges from the US Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable may delay its implementation.
James by Percival Everett: an enthralling reimagining of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of formerly enslaved Jim
James, a novel by Percival Everett, reimagines Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of the enslaved Jim, exploring the complexities of his journey and the development of his intellectual and political consciousness.
Maryland Congress members hold hearing at Bowie State University to advocate for Black entrepreneurs
Maryland lawmakers held a field hearing at Bowie State University to discuss the impact of racial discrimination on small business owners and the need for targeted federal business programs to address it.
Navasha Daya to honor Ella and Duke at Keystone Korner
Internationally acclaimed singer Navasha Daya will celebrate her birthday with a tribute concert at the Keystone Korner, exploring the catalogs of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, two of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls on Biden-Harris administration to halt deportations to Haiti
Congressional Black Caucus members are urging the Biden-Harris administration to grant protections to Haitians fleeing the unrest in the Caribbean nation, citing the violence and food insecurity caused by armed gangs and the postponement of presidential elections.
TikTok sues Biden-Harris administration over law that could ban the app
TikTok and ByteDance have filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration, arguing that a potential ban of the app would violate the First Amendment rights of millions of American TikTok users.
WNBA legend Candace Parker named president of women’s basketball for Adidas
Candace Parker has been named president of adidas women’s basketball, where she is expected to help grow the brand and influence the market place based on her years of professional experience.
Remembering our purpose: A tribute to James Alfred Washington
The Black Press, represented by the NNPA, is needed now more than ever to report the news “without fear or favor” and use the pages of their newspapers to “light the road to freedom” in the face of mainstream media propaganda.
Little Rock Nine activist Daisy Bates to be honored with statue in U.S. Capitol
A statue of civil rights activist Daisy Gatson Bates will be unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on May 8 to honor her legacy of helping desegregate schools in Arkansas as part of the Little Rock Nine.