By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com All listed events are free to the public. Teen Lab at Walters Art Museum Starting on April 4, Baltimore teens can hang out with friends, create art or do homework at the Walters Art Museum during Teen Lab. Every Thursday until April 25, youth ages 13 to 17 […]
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Report finds more than 25 million Black and Latino voters disenfranchised by voter data systems
Black and Latino voters are being disenfranchised in political elections due to biased data systems and lack of community-based data collection, with a new report recommending philanthropic investments to increase community-based data collection and better community-based strategies.
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News, Baltimore Community, Baltimore Government, Baltimore News, Homepage Slider, Mayor Brandon Scott, NEWS, News, POLITICS, Uncategorized
Roughly $30 million in funding announced for permanent and affordable housing
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) and other city officials announced the award of nearly $30 million to 11 community projects in Baltimore. The money will be used to increase permanent supportive housing (PSH) and affordable housing through the Housing Accelerator Fund. The […]
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U.S. House passes bill that could ban TikTok
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Congress is one step closer to banning or requiring a change in ownership of the popular social media platform, TikTok. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a much anticipated, contentious bill aimed at protecting national security from the dangers of social media. The bill, if passed into law, […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com All listed events are free to the public. Tamron Hall discusses her upcoming book “Watch Where They Hide” On March 16 from 3-4 p.m., the Enoch Pratt Free Library will welcome TV Host Tamron Hall in conversation with Karsonya Wise Whitehead, host of WEAA’s TODAY with Dr. Kaye, […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
The D.C. Council will hold a hearing for the Direct Care Worker Amendment Act of 2023 on March 13 at 1 p.m., the Northern University Khoury College of Computer Sciences’ Break into Tech event on March 14 from 6-7:30 p.m., the 44th annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade on March 15 at noon, the National Cherry Blossom Festival on March 20 to April 14, and the Sakura Sunday Festival on March 24.
Posted in2024 Elections, Baltimore Government, Baltimore News, POLITICS
Baltimore City mayoral candidates discuss education and crime in first major forum
Leading mayoral candidates discussed education, crime and the perception of crime at the first major mayoral forum this election year, with incumbent Brandon M. Scott (D), former Mayor Sheila Dixon (D), Thiruvendran “Thiru” Vignarajah (D) and Bob Wallace (D) presenting their plans to improve the city.
Posted inDMV News, Maryland News, U.S. Government
Rep. Glenn Ivey helps secure nearly $12 million in federal funds for Montgomery and Prince George’s County, Md.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-04) has secured $12 million in federal funding for Montgomery County, Md. and Prince George’s County, Md., to assist with a variety of projects including a park-and-ride project, cybersecurity research, and youth justice programs.
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Biden delivers fiery, political 2024 State of the Union Address
President Biden delivered his third State of the Union Address on March 7 and called for the defense of democracy, respect for free and fair elections, and the end of political violence, while Maryland Governor Wes Moore plans to create a Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention in the Maryland Department of Health.
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Six indicted in connection to organized crime spree involving carjackings
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, alongside Baltimore City officials, announced the indictments of six individuals in connection with 80-plus crimes, including participation in a criminal gang, murder and armed carjacking in Baltimore. “We do not tolerate the reckless behavior that plagued our streets and changed innocent lives forever,” […]
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Favorable vote on juvenile justice legislation gets mixed reaction
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The Maryland House of Delegates Judiciary Committee unanimously voted favorably on a major juvenile justice bill, HB 814/SB744, which brought a range of reactions. With Black children making up 77 percent of the children detained in Maryland juvenile jails, this legislation, as it stands, could increase that number, […]
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The Carlton reopens in Reservoir Hill after decades of vacancy
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com After more than 30 years of vacancy, the Carlton has been renovated and reopened to the Reservoir Hill community. “When we invest in projects like this, we make sure that we eliminate vacancy and blight by making things safer,” said Chad Williams, executive director for the West North […]
