By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In back-to-back confirmation hearings on Sept. 21, the Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee approved Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Acting Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace. “I have dedicated my life to serving Baltimore City Police Departments,” said Worley during the hearing. “I’m committed to working every […]
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House Democrats re-introduce John Lewis voting bill on National Voter Registration Day
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com On National Voter Registration Day, House Democrats re-introduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill was originally introduced in 2021. “We are now 10 years removed from the disastrous Shelby County v. Holder decision where the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. In those 10 years, […]
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Black Women’s Roundtable holds 15th annual policy forum series on ‘Power of the Ballot’
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The 15th Annual Black Women’s Roundtable Policy Forum Series: “Power of the Ballot: We won’t be erased!” helped set the tone for the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference, which opened on Sept. 20. The panel took place in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. and focused on […]
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Banking Black: a look at some of the Black financial institutions in operation
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com When considering the future of Black wealth, Black owned banks are considered to be a viable means of support for business owners and families alike. “One of the things you look for in a bank is not only to help you have somewhere to put your money, but […]
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Baltimore City Council members call for car theft investigative hearing
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Councilmember Zeke Cohen (D-District 1) pushes for an investigative car theft resolution due to a major rise in car thefts across the city and the nation. “The main objective is to bring together all of the different parties concerned and have an interest in solving this really major […]
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Mother of teen killed in Brooklyn Homes mass shooting demands change as council members press BPD on response
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com The mother of Aaliyah Gonzalez was front and center on Sept. 13 for the second city council hearing on the Brooklyn Day mass shooting. She lifted up her daughter’s memory and the need to end violence in the streets of Baltimore. “Aaliyah has been an A and B […]
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House Republicans shoot down Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility funding efforts for the Department of Defense
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com House Democrats called out Republican members who recently shot down their efforts to amend the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) programming currently operating in the Department of Defense (DOD) through Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Appropriations bill, H.R. 4365. Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) and […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Yoga with Me First Yoga All D.C. residents are invited to participate in a free yoga session with Andrea Christie of Me First Yoga, every Wednesday – except on holidays. The yoga sessions are via Zoom facilitated through the Benning Road and Minnesota Avenue Family Success Center. All […]
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Mayor Scott hears from Brooklyn residents at After Action Report community meeting
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Brooklyn Homes residents gathered Sept. 7 for a city-organized question-and-answer session and summary of the After Action Report (AAR), which was released Aug. 30 in the wake of the July 2 mass shooting at the public housing complex. About 250 people showed up to the Bay Brook Elementary/Middle […]
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Upcoming events in the Baltimore area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Brooklyn Mass Shooting Hearing On Sept. 13 at 1 p.m., the Baltimore City Council will hold its second hearing to inquirty about the mass shooting that occurred on July 2, shooting 30 and killing two. The hearing will be held in City Hall on the fourth floor, but […]
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AFRO inside look: what to expect at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd Annual Legislative Conference
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com It’s almost time for the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). “It is essential that we come together to address the threats to our democracy and protect the hard-fought freedoms we cherish,” said Nicole Austin-Hillery, president of CBCF, in a statement. […]
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Former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon announces 2024 mayoral bid
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon has announced her bid for mayor. “I love my private life, but I also love the citizens of this city and I know we can do better,” said Dixon at the Gold Street Community Park on Sept. 7. Dixon said that, if […]