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.
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Local, state and federal officials announce takedown of four criminal organizations in drug bust
By Ariyana GriffinAFRO Staff Writeragriffin@afro.com On Nov. 25, officials on the federal, state and local levels convened at Baltimore Police Department headquarters to announce a significant drug takedown. The operation, part of the “Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), was titled “Operation Tornado Alley” and successfully dismantled four individual crime organizations wreaking havoc in the southwest […]
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How Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s ‘Year for Military Families’ stands to make change
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared 2024 the “Year for the Military Families” and has partnered with the Hidden Heroes campaign to ensure that resources are expedited to those in need, while also focusing on improving military recruitment and retention.
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Angela Alsobrooks makes history in Maryland’s U.S. Senate race
Angela Alsobrooks has been elected to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland, becoming the first Black person to do so, and is committed to making the lives of Marylanders better through her public service.
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Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott speak at Morgan State on Election Day
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore urged students at Morgan State University to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing the importance of their vote in deciding the next President of the United States and other elections.
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More than 1 million Marylanders cast early votes in general election
Marylanders voted early in the General Election 2024, with 994,663 people submitting their ballots, and many emphasizing the importance of voting and the impact it can have on future generations.
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Early balloting starts in Maryland, bringing out pre-dawn voters
By Caley Fox Shannon Early voting began Oct. 24 in Maryland, with some voters lining up before sunrise to cast their votes when the polls opened at 7 a.m. for president, Senate, House, ballot initiatives and various local races. In Montgomery County, early birds formed a line at dawn outside the Silver Spring Civic Building. […]
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The AFRO endorses Harris, Alsobrooks ahead of Election Day 2024
These two women have consistently demonstrated their dedication not only to the Black community but to all constituents, regardless of their leadership roles. Harris announced her candidacy for the presidency on July 27. A Howard University alumna and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Harris has a long history of public service. She […]
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Angela Alsobrooks, top Democratic senate candidate in Maryland, speaks on economy, reproductive rights with HBCU students
Morgan State University’s campus newspaper, The Spokesman, hosted a forum for students and the public to hear from leading candidates in the race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks discussing gun violence, reproductive rights, and economic goals.
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Oprah Winfrey, Gov. Wes Moore speak at 2024 Democratic National Convention
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered electrifying speeches on day three of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. A host of noted leaders and elected officials spoke straight to voters via live stream on the DNC’s official Youtube channel. Both implored voters to take part in […]
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Upcoming National Night Out events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
By Tierra StoneAFRO Interntierrastone@afro.com Madeline SeckAFRO Internmseck@afro.com and Lizzy SuberAFRO Internlizzysuber@afro.com * As severe weather is expected on Aug. 6, some 2024 National Night Out events may be rescheduled or canceled. Every year since 1984, National Night Out (NNO) events give locals and law enforcement time to bridge the gap and come together to make […]
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to endorse Kamala Harris for president
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is set to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election on July 22, following a Zoom call hosted by Win With Black Women that raised over 1.5 million dollars.