By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In a case that has held headlines for weeks, Trump is now the first former president of the U.S. to be criminally indicted in American history. Charges have yet to be reported. “The indictment of Donald Trump speaks for itself,” said Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md-07) in a statement […]
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Posted inBaltimore News
NAACP, housing advocates push action on stalled inclusionary housing bill
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore housing policy drew fire March 22 from the city’s leading civil rights and housing advocates who are threatening to complain to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development unless inclusionary housing is created here. The Baltimore branch of the NAACP and the Inclusionary Housing Coalition want […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Angela Alsobrooks announces proposed budget for Prince George’s County
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks delivered the State of the County Budget Address for fiscal year 2024 on March 15. The $5.4 billion proposed budget significantly funds education and public safety. “As a result of a legal mandate, we’re required to give 62 percent of our budget […]
Posted inHealth
Top legislation that could potentially impact Maryland seniors
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As the 2023 Maryland General Assembly winds down, here are the top legislation Maryland seniors should know about. SB351/HB760: Maryland Legal Services Corporation – Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Grant Program SB 351 establishes the Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Program in […]
Posted inNational News
Historic indictments for former U.S. president loom
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com A grand jury is expected to indict former U.S. President Donald Trump in connection with payments made to quiet an adult film performer’s allegations of an affair. Trump is facing possible indictment under Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. If a jury finds cause, he would be the first […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Leaders of BUILD implore lawmakers to address vacant buildings in Baltimore City with legislation
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development (BUILD) recently gathered to support SB 855, a bill that permits Baltimore city to acquire more vacant properties through in-rem foreclosure.” SB 855 has passed the Senate and will be heard in the House Ways and Means Committee on March 28. “We are […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland House legislators pass bill for commemorative day to recognize Black and Hispanic women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion may soon have their own official commemorative day in the state of Maryland. On March 15, HB0370 was heard in the Health and Government Operations Committee in the House Office Building. Del. Mike Rogers (D-32), leading sponsor of House […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Women of color shine in Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Women’s History Month, coupled with Black History Month, easily creates a season for Black women to receive recognition and appreciation that is well overdue. From healthcare to education, technology and art, women are leading the way. And when it comes to the political arena, Maryland has several Black […]
Posted inNational News
Two U.S. banks collapse within week
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Two significant financial institutions, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, failed to weather a run on its assets over a five-day period beginning March 8 causing them to be abruptly shut down by state and federal officials. President Biden responded to the crisis quickly in the morning […]
Posted inBaltimore News
New initiative aims to heal divide caused by West Baltimore’s infamous ‘Highway to Nowhere
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com A $2 million investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Program will help bridge West Baltimore communities currently divided by the “Highway to Nowhere” which extends from N. Warwick Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Located in the 7th congressional district, the “Highway to Nowhere” […]
Posted inBaltimore News
A tale of two cities: a look at Baltimore’s housing insecurity challenge
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Take a five-mile drive through Baltimore and you can’t help but notice how wealth is disproportionately dispersed throughout the area. Though Charm City is home to the affluent communities of Charles Village, Harbor East, Canton and Gilford, it’s also home to more than 14,000 abandoned homes on hundreds […]
Posted inNational News
New legislation passed by Georgia Senate Ethics Committee seeks to tighten proof of residency requirements, eliminate ballot drop boxes
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Republicans of Georgia’s General Assembly continue to make increasingly restrictive changes to voting laws in their state. On the last day of Black History Month, Georgia Senators passed SB 221 in the Senate Ethics Committee, which entirely removes the use of ballot drop boxes. This bill began as […]
