By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Prince George’s County Council Vice Chairwoman Wala Blegay (D-District 6) and Chairman Thomas E. Dernoga (D-District 1) have proposed legislation that would stop […]
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Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimoreans and legislators commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On June 2 the Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC) and In All Ways Human led an event commemorating National Gun Violence […]
Posted inHealth
Maryland therapists and 988 address increasing concern for Black male mental health
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Less than a year ago, beloved “The Ellen Show” star, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, lost his life in a […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Taxpayers advocate for a West Baltimore skatepark and renter protection
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City’s Annual Taxpayer’s Night recently gathered residents, community activists and Charm City newcomers to offer suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser unveils strong public safety measures to address rising street violence in D.C.
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Amid a surge of street violence in the nation’s capital, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced new public safety legislation. “The legislation I […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Awesome Con From June 16 – 18 geek culture will be on full display at Awesome Con, which will be hosted inside of […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Gov. Wes Moore delivers commencement speech to Coppin State University grads
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On May 19, Gov. Wes Moore addressed Coppin State University (CSU) graduates, their families and Baltimore City as a whole as he delivered […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On May 20 the NAACP Board of Directors issued a travel notice for Florida, warning individuals that Florida is “openly hostile” concerning Black […]
Posted inMaryland Government
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Looking through biographies of state legislators, you’ll see various paths and journeys to a career in policy-making. While some elected officials pursued careers […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Mayor Scott removes owner-occupied homes from the City tax sale list
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On May 10 Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby, City Comptroller Bill Henry and Councilwoman Odette Ramos (D-14) announced […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
State officials, NAACP say placing proposed FBI headquarters in P.G. County could significantly impact lives of Black residents
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Efforts to bring a large-scale opportunity for equity and economic advancement to Prince George’s County have begun again under the new administration of […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Councilwoman Brooke Pinto addresses District’s outdated air conditioning codes as weather is impacted by climate change
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Councilwoman Brooke Pinto, Ward 2, called for the D.C. Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB) to reconsider the time frame on which building owners […]