By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In a prolonged day of Baltimore City Council meetings on Oct. 19, the lawmakers passed an amended version of Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s redistricting plan in an 8-6 vote. Councilman Kristerfer Burnett (D-District 8) was not in attendance, so he had no vote. “We took a map that […]
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Bob Wallace announces his 2024 mayoral bid
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore business owner Bob Wallace announced his 2024 bid for Baltimore City mayor on Oct. 12, but this time he’s running as a Democrat. He ran unaffiliated in 2020 and came second to Mayor Brandon M. Scott in the General Election. “I think that the Democratic Party has […]
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Gov. Moore, former rival Will Jawando and others endorse Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Hundreds of Angela Alsobrooks supporters gathered for a lively rally at the Monument City Brewing Company in Baltimore on Oct. 23. At the rally, Gov. Wes Moore, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and former U.S. Senate candidate Will Jawando announced their endorsement of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ […]
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Black advocates speak on the impact of social determinants of health
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Experts have long considered how racial disparities can play a part in the success or failure of achieving your best self. While Black people, like many Americans, make resolutions at the top of the year to address emotional, mental and physical health– they must also take into account […]
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Gov. Moore highlights importance of transportation investments in Baltimore
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott addressed the importance of transportation investments in Baltimore and what the state has done thus far on Oct. 16. “In the first 10 months of our administration, we’ve shown that in partnership progress is possible,” said Moore at the Greater […]
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A time to balance: The importance of love, play, work and health
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The pace of life is only picking up in today’s society, with technological advancements and increased productivity expectations. Many are finding that they need balance in their lives. “Gone are the days, for most people, where you have a nine-to-five job. You went to work, came back home, […]
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Black advocates address social determinants of health
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Experts have long considered how racial disparities can play a part in the success or failure of achieving your best self. While Black people, like many Americans, make resolutions at the top of the year to address emotional, mental and physical health– they must also take into account the social […]
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D.C. awaits city council’s confirmation of acting police chief Pamela Smith
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Pamela A. Smith was nominated as the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) police chief in July by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and recently began the official confirmation process through the D.C. Council. Smith would become the first African-American woman to be D.C. police chief– if she is fully confirmed […]
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Gov. Wes Moore, nation’s only sitting Black governor, celebrates 45th birthday
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, turns 45 on Oct. 15. The young governor has a powerful resume that includes service as a captain in the 82nd Airborne, multiple best-selling books on racial equity and opportunity and an educational background that includes time as a Rhodes Scholar. […]
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Stronger together: How Black and Hispanic legislators work together to make change
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As social justice movements gain popularity across minority communities, Hispanic and Black leaders continue to charge forward on behalf of their constituents, advocating for government accountability, equity and environmental justice. Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a time for a continuance of these […]
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Building generational wealth: A look at the kid entrepreneurs taking the business world by storm
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Generational wealth is extremely important for the Black community. It could mean the difference between health, happiness and connections or poverty and strongholds. “It’s a challenge sometimes when talking about creating wealth, especially for Black families, because it takes a lot of generations to get into wealth, but […]
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Kevin McCarthy becomes first House Speaker to be ousted in U.S. History
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.-20) was ousted from his position as House Speaker shortly after a compromise with U.S. House of Representatives Democrats, made in order to prevent a government shutdown. McCarthy is now the first House speaker to be removed in American history. “I do not regret negotiating. […]
