The November 2024 jobs report revealed a spike in unemployment for Black Americans, prompting White House economists to reflect on the deeper work needed to ensure a lasting economic recovery for Black Americans.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Mfume, Cardin and Van Hollen bill to rename post office in honor of Elijah Cummings passed by U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to rename a Baltimore post office in honor of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings, which has passed the House and now awaits Senate approval.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Democrats prepare for 47th presidency
Maryland leaders are expressing confidence in their ability to push back on the incoming Trump White House’s policies, while preparing for potential disagreements on immigration, the Affordable Care Act, and funding, with the state hiring a consultant to help prepare for the second Trump term.
Posted in2024 Elections
House Democrats divided over whom to blame for outcome of 2024 presidential election
Democrats are divided over the reasons for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 election loss, with some blaming the party’s lack of engagement on key issues and others calling for more proactive leadership.
Posted inNEWS
Baltimore Mayor M. Brandon Scott sworn in for a second term
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott was sworn in for his second term, reflecting on his accomplishments during his first term and emphasizing his commitment to building public safety, prioritizing youth, clean and healthy communities, equitable neighborhood development, and responsible stewardship of city resources.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Addressing sickle cell disease: The importance of genetic counseling
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease that can be inherited, but knowing one’s status as a carrier is a great way of knowing how the disease could affect future generations.
Posted inBaltimore News
Proposed legislation could limit non-safety related traffic stops
Maryland’s Office of the Public Defender is proposing a new policy to enhance safety during traffic stops, which would treat non-safety related offenses as secondary violations, in an effort to reduce racial disparities in policing.
Posted inBaltimore News
Double dutch club launching in Baltimore seeks community support
The Matthew Henson Community Development Corporation has launched a new initiative to revive the sport of Double Dutch in Baltimore, encouraging local youth to spend more time outdoors and participate in a healthy activity.
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Advocates call for Thurgood Marshall’s elementary school to gain National Historic Site designation
Maryland lawmakers have introduced a bill to establish P.S. 103, the elementary school of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, as a National Historic Site to preserve and protect Marshall’s legacy for future generations.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Senator-elect Angela Alsobrooks resigns as Prince George’s county executive
Angela Alsobrooks has resigned from her position as county executive of Prince George’s County, MD, to prepare for her role as Maryland’s first Black woman senator, while Tara H. Jackson steps in as acting county executive.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted an event on the South Lawn of the White House to commemorate World AIDS Day, highlighting the federal government’s support for the 1.2 million people in the US living with HIV.
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Liberia’s warlord-turned-senator Prince Johnson dies at 72
Prince Johnson, a former warlord and senator in Liberia, has died at the age of 72 after being named one of the “most notorious perpetrators” by the country’s post-war truth and reconciliation committee.