By Emmett Gartner, Capital News Service The Montgomery County Circuit Court decided to approve the Maryland State Board of Elections’ emergency petition to allow the early processing and counting of mail-in ballots. With the court’s approval, local boards of election can now begin canvassing and counting votes on Oct. 1. Votes will not be reported, […]
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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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T.D. Jakes passes the torch to his daughter Sarah
By ReShonda Tate, The Defender Network Bishop T. D. Jakes has surprised his daughter by handing over the giant Woman, Thou Art Loosed ministry to her. Jakes passed the symbolic torch to Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts at the culmination of the recent Woman, Thou Art Loosed!: Homecoming! conference. The popular minister said that it is […]
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Community leaders support city/county new gun buyback event
By ReShonda Tate, The Defender Network Members from several local community organizations were on hand to throw their support behind the City of Houston and Harris County as they continue the fight to get guns off the streets. In partnership with the Houston Police Department, officers will conduct another Gun Buy Back Operation in the […]
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Biden administration launches environmental justice office
By Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press President Joe Biden’s top environment official visited what is widely considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement Saturday to unveil a national office that will distribute $3 billion in block grants to underserved communities burdened by pollution. Forty years after a predominantly Black community in Warren County, N.C., […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
President Biden holds United We Stand Summit to address hate crime in America
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Dawn Collins fights back tears when she speaks about her son, Richard Collins III. The proud Bowie State University mom was just days away from watching her son, recently commissioned as an Army 2nd Lieutenant, walk across the commencement stage. Lt. Richard Collins III would have been the third generation […]
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BREAKING: Washington Post Editorial Board endorses Wes Moore
Moore ‘is hands-down the better choice in November’s election,’ says Editorial Board Moore promises to create a Maryland where no one is left behind BALTIMORE (Oct. 1, 2022) – Today, the Washington Post Editorial Board endorsed Wes Moore in this year’s Maryland Gubernatorial Election, citing that he is “hands-down the better choice in November’s election.” […]
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A time to dance: Rev. Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper announces retirement from pastorship at Freedom Temple AME Zion Church
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to plant and a time to grow, a time to sing and a time to dance, a time to reign. Now, for Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, pastor of Freedom Temple African […]
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Maryland early mail-in vote count moves forward
By Abby Zimmardi, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland State Board of Elections can begin counting early mail-in ballots Saturday following the Court of Special Appeals’ decision to deny Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox’s effort to halt the process. The board of elections asked the Montgomery County Circuit Court in August for permission to […]
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Harbor Bank of Maryland, one of the only Black-owned banks in the state, celebrates 40 years in business
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com This September, the Harbor Bank of Maryland (Harbor Bank) celebrated its 40th anniversary. Since 1982, the commercial bank has been serving Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia, offering checking and savings accounts; time deposits; credit and debit cards; and commercial real estate, personal, home […]
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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, […]