Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect Wednesday, causing concern among doctors that women will no longer have access to needed health care and forcing them to travel far from home to get abortions.
Category: Politics
Posted in2024 Elections
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott picks up AFRO endorsement in 2024 election
The AFRO has endorsed Brandon Scott for reelection as Mayor of Baltimore City, citing his commitment to improving the lives of Baltimore residents, decrease in gun violence, and increase in funding and services to young people.
Posted inNational News
Biden-Harris administration scrubs $6.1 billion in student loans for former art students
The Biden-Harris administration is canceling more than $6.1 billion in student loans for 317,000 individuals who attended Art Institutes, a private, for-profit system of art schools, due to fraudulent practices by the institutes and its parent company, Education Management Corporation.
Posted inPOLITICS
Nick Mosby picks up AFRO endorsement for president of Baltimore City Council
Nick Mosby, President of the Baltimore City Council, is running for re-election and the AFRO endorses him for his community-oriented initiatives and integrity as a city leader.
Posted inBaltimore News
Bilal Ali is running for Baltimore City Council in District 8– now he has an AFRO endorsement
Del. Bilal Ali is running for Baltimore City Council in District 8 and is focused on public safety, education, community development, and housing security for elders.
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John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. endorsed by the AFRO in race for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District
John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr., a 41-year-old veteran of politics, has been endorsed by the AFRO as the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District due to his leadership in the recovery efforts for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, his experience in the House of Delegates, and his dedication to the community.
Posted in2024 Elections
Judges fight to retain seats in 2024 election cycle
Baltimore County Sitting Judges Michael Barranco, Patricia DeMaio, Marc A. DeSimone Jr. and James Rhodes are campaigning to retain their positions in the circuit court, with Maryland’s Primary Election Day on May 14 deciding their fate.
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The AFRO endorses Angela Alsobrooks for U.S Senate
Angela Alsobrooks, a life-long Prince George’s County resident, is running to be the Democratic nominee in the race for Maryland’s representative in the U.S. Senate, promising to fight against matters that are disproportionately affecting minority communities across the nation.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
PRESS ROOM: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announces new partnership with the University of Oxford
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Oxford to establish a CBCF Alumni Scholarship, a transformative initiative aimed at closing the financial gap for Black students aspiring to pursue master’s degrees at the prestigious institution.
Posted in2024 Elections
Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Donald Trump’s campaign has struggled to transition into the general election due to staffing issues, legal troubles, and the “Make America Great Again” movement’s disdain for identity politics, leaving the GOP with little organization to show for its ambitious plans to reach minority voters.
Posted inPolitics
Freshman CBC member Rep. Summer Lee wins big after being targeted by Israeli lobbying giant
Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.), who was formally targeted for defeat by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), won her primary challenge on April 23, garnering 61 percent of the vote to the contender’s 31 percent.
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CBC member Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Donald Payne Jr., a beloved lawmaker and advocate for racial justice, equal rights, reproductive freedom, free college tuition, and public transportation, died of a heart attack at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy and commitment to service that New Jerseyans and our country will not soon forget.