By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueenafro.com “Through rain or shine,” Councilwoman Odette Ramos (D-MD-14) told the AFRO that the inclusive housing rally would happen –and that it did. The rally was created to further awareness of inclusive and equitable housing and demand Council Bill 22-0195 be passed. Ramos created […]
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AFRO election roundup: Wes Moore, Brooke Lierman and Anthony Brown give campaign updates
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Democratic nominees Wes Moore, Del. Brooke Lierman and Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD-04) continue to engage with the community ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8. Recently, the candidates shared updates from the campaign trail and outlooks with the AFRO. Gubernatorial candidate Moore is […]
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CBCF Update: ‘Gospel Extravaganza’ enlightens Annual Legislative Conference attendees
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com On Sep. 29 the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) held a “Gospel Extravaganza” at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in Washington, D.C. Several gospel groups and ministers joined Congressmen in worship. They began the service with “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Black […]
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CBCF Update: Rep. James E. Clyburn and other EPA officials gather at the Annual Legislative Conference to discuss environmental justice and advancing equity
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com On Sep. 29 Black leaders came together for a conversation on environmental justice and advancing equity during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) led the conversation. They spoke about advancing Black opportunity, […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation addresses the ‘Black agenda’ during National Town Hall at 51st Annual Legislative Conference
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member tmcqueen@afro.com On Sep. 29 Nicole Austin-Hillery, CEO and president of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), and CBC Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) opened a discussion on the “Black agenda.” The gathering was a national town hall held at CBCF’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference in […]
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CBCF Update: HBCU leaders come together at Annual Legislative Conference to strategize and strengthen Black institutions
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Historically Black college and university (HBCU) leaders convened at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 51st Legislative Conference in Washington, DC this week. The event took place on Sep. 28 and focused on making “HBCUs stronger.” The panel included various leaders and representatives […]
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume and Senator Ben Cardin band together to introduce the National Council on African-American History and Culture Act
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member tmcqueen@afro.com Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) introduced new legislation to further in-depth representation and conservation of Black history and culture on Sep. 22. This legislation proposed a National Council on African American History and Culture to educate, preserve and celebrate Black history and culture. The […]
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Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby formally inaugurated as UMBC’s first female president
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In a joyous celebration, Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby, the first woman to lead the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), was formally inaugurated. “I am truly grateful to be a part of this beloved community,” said Sheares Ashby, during her inauguration on April 27. “Thank you for the […]
