By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Governor Wes Moore wasted little time getting to work in his new role. The first Black man to lead the state of Maryland filled his first full day in office as Maryland’s 63rd governor with meetings– both public and private–press conferences and announcements. Moore signed the state’s Standards […]
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Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland announces legislative agenda for 2023 general assembly session
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. the 64-member Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (LBCM) announced their top priorities for the 445th Maryland General Assembly. A significant crowd of news outlets and community activists joined members of the caucus as they outlined five priorities affecting Black and minority Marylanders […]
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US divided over Roe’s repeal as abortion foes gird for march
By David Crary, The Associated Press Anti-abortion activists will have multiple reasons to celebrate — and some reasons for unease — when they gather on Jan. 20 in Washington for the annual March for Life. The march, which includes a rally drawing abortion opponents from across the nation, has been held annually since January 1974 […]
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Biden warns MLK Breakfast attendees about Republican-led House of Representatives’ new legislation, cripples middle and low-wealth Americans
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor President Joe Biden warned the audience who gathered for the National Action Network’s (NAN) annual MLK Day breakfast on Jan. 17, about the Republican-led House of Representatives. Their session began days ago with drastic plans that would negatively affect middle and low-income families in America. “I have your back, but we’ve […]
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Thousands gather inside Baltimore Convention Center to celebrate Maryland’s first Black governor
By AFRO Staff On the evening of Jan. 18 Governor Wes Moore welcomed more than 10, 000 supporters from around the country to help him celebrate in his new role. The governor spoke to the crowd, danced with his family and made his way to festivities happening on multiple levels of the Baltimore Convention Center, […]
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City of Baltimore battles cigarette manufacturers in first-of-its-kind lawsuit for million-dollar cleanup costs associated with toxic cigarette litter
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The City of Baltimore recently launched a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against cigarette manufacturers. Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Law Department are suing six major tobacco companies, including Philip Morris USA, Altria Group, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, British American Tobacco P.L.C, Liggett Group LLC and The George […]
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Governor Wes Moore sworn into office as first Black man to lead Maryland
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Governor Westley Watende Omari Moore has been officially sworn into office. The first Black man to lead the state of Maryland was sworn-in at noon on Jan. 18 at the State House in Annapolis, Md., along with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. After a spirited introduction by media mogul […]
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Brown, first Black attorney general, targets disparities, bias in Maryland
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Anthony Brown, a seasoned veteran of national and state politics who was sworn in as the state’s first Black attorney general Jan. 3 in Annapolis, says he will tackle racial and economic disparities as the state’s 47th attorney general. “Maryland reflects where America is going,” he said, taking […]
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Inauguration Day arrives for Gov. Elect-Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Elect-Aruna Miller
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Elect-Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Elect- Aruna Miller will be sworn into office today at noon. The event will be held at the State Capital in Annapolis, Md. The swearing-in ceremony will feature performances by local artists across Maryland, including Bowie High School Marching Bulldogs, Morgan State […]
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Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman, first woman in state history to win the post, sworn into office
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Former House of Delegates member Brooke Lierman was sworn into office on Jan. 16, making her the first woman comptroller of Maryland and the first woman to hold an independent, statewide office. “I am honored and humbled to share this day with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” Lierman, […]
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We Our Us: a movement of consistent and collective action, moving boys and men to excellence
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Though Martin Luther King Jr.’s life was cut short by an assassin’s bullet, his work is continued through organizations and leaders across the world that have taken up his cause. The Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement (MOAAME), under the leadership of Dr. Andrey Bundley, has developed […]
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Re-elected House Speaker, Del. Adrienne A. Jones appoints diverse House committee chairs
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Del. Adrienne A. Jones (D- District 10) was once again voted Speaker of the House of Delegates on the opening day of the 2023 General Assembly session. She was met with joyous cheers from her colleagues upon being sworn in on Jan. 11. On Jan. 5, House Speaker […]
