By LISA MASCARO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress as long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside next year. Showing rare party unity after their midterm […]
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Singer Mary J Blige Joins White House in Fight Against Cancer
By Kendall Lanier, NewsVision reporter First Lady Jill Biden recently hosted a national roundtable at the White House to bring awareness to the fight against cervical and breast cancer. Music superstar Mary J. Blige, whose family has been impacted by the disease, took part in the event, which was co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society. […]
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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries wants to succeed Nancy Pelosi as top House Democrat
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Congressman Hakeem Sekou Jeffries (D-NY) Jeffries said Nov. 18 he wants to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as the leader of House democrats. He would be the first Black member of Congress to hold a top leadership position in either chamber. His announcement came a day after Pelosi, House speaker […]
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Maryland Black Caucus Foundation holds 27th annual legislative weekend conference
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation held its 27th Legislative Weekend over the weekend, highlighting the Black agenda and recognizing excellence in Black leadership. The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation is a nonprofit public policy organization that aims to embolden the African-American community through a […]
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Community leaders and JHU students reflect on the midterm election results
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Former Sen. Barbara Mikulski recently joined forces with Stephanie Young, executive director of the nonpartisan organization, When We All Vote, a non-profit organization, to discuss the results of the 2022 midterm election with students from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and community members. The […]
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Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes
By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate as well as key aspects of a separate probe involving the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and efforts to undo the 2020 […]
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US judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan
By Gene Johnson, The Associated Press A U.S. judge in Texas on Nov. 10 blocked plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness — a program that was already on hold as a federal appeals court in St. Louis considers a separate lawsuit by six states challenging it. […]
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Supreme Court hears challenge to Native child welfare law
By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press The Supreme Court is wrestling with a challenge to a federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children. The justices heard several hours of arguments on Nov. 9, over the Indian Child Welfare Act, enacted in 1978 to address […]
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D.C. City Council members discuss resources for senior citizens, women and the health of local waterways
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com On Nov. 9, At-Large City Councilwoman Anita Bonds (D-DC) put four bills before the Committee on Housing and Executive Administration. The D.C. City Council meeting was virtual, with only Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilman Robert White attending in person. A range of topics […]
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Muriel Bowser wins 3rd term as Washington, D.C. mayor
By Ashraf Khalil, The Associated Press Mayor Muriel Bowser secured a third term on Nov. 8 after a campaign focused on her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and on her history as one of the faces of Washington’s ongoing quest for statehood. In June, Bowser, 50, defeated a pair of challengers from the District of […]
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Biden celebrates with Maryland’s newly elected state leadership team in rally at Bowie State University
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor The victory party for Maryland Democrats commenced the day before 2022 mid-term elections at the Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex on the campus of Bowie State University. At a rally held the Monday before Election Day, President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden, Ed. D, celebrated a strong, […]
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In Maryland, Moore elected as state’s first Black governor
By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland’s first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1. Moore’s victory flips a governor’s office from Republican to Democratic. Of the 36 governor’s races this year, Maryland and Massachusetts represented the best chances […]