WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Special Representative on Antisemitism, Racism and Intolerance for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, submitted remarks into the official Congressional Record honoring Black Americans who have influenced Maryland and U.S foreign policy and highlighting […]
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AFRO snags Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Executive Alliance has issued its 2024 Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation, and the AFRO has made the list for the second year in a row. In order for a company to qualify for the honor, women must hold at least 30 percent of executive leadership positions and at least […]
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks on the authors and mentors who shaped his path
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com And By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com In celebration of Black History Month, the AFRO sat down with Governor Wes Moore, the first Black man to lead the great state of Maryland. Moore became the 63rd governor of the state on Jan. 18, 2023, in a historic ceremony outside of the Maryland […]
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Judge orders Trump and his companies to pay $355 million in New York civil fraud case
By Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz and Jennifer PeltzThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ordered Donald Trump and his companies on Feb. 16 to pay $355 million in penalties, finding they engaged in a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated his wealth. Trump won’t […]
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Baltimore County police officer indicted on excessive force and other charges
By Lea SkeneThe Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore County police officer is accused of using excessive force when he pepper sprayed a handcuffed man in the face and closed him inside a hot patrol car, even as the man repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. In addition to excessive force, Cpl. Zachary Small has […]
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Inclusive Hospice Care: Gilchrist’s Efforts to Ensure Equal End-of-Life Care Access
Sponsored content by GBMC HealthCare In healthcare, equitable access to hospice care remains a pressing concern, particularly within minority communities. Despite concerted efforts to address disparities, Black Americans continue to be underrepresented in hospice and palliative care services, a trend Gilchrist, a leading provider of end-of-life care for 30 years, is actively working to change. […]
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An AFRO salute to Larry Gibson: Celebrating 50 years at UM Law
By Sean Yoes, Special to the AFRO During the course of a half-century of instruction at the University of Maryland’s School of Law, Larry Gibson’s influence upon the school’s Black students may be unparalleled. This week, the AFRO will begin a two-part series honoring Gibson, who truly shaped the generations with his dedication and hard […]
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An AFRO salute to Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African-American woman astronaut to travel to space
By Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African-American woman astronaut to travel to space, has always pushed the boundaries of what some people thought possible for her. In her book, “Find Where the Wind Goes,” Jemison, 67, tells the story of how, during the early 1960s, she declared […]
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J.D. Howard moves on to a new assignment
By Rev. Dorothy Boulware, AFRO Special Projects Editor Often when I saw J.D. Howard at the front counter of the AFRO building on Charles Street I would duck into my office and wait for his voice to go away. I rarely won that battle because before I knew it, he’d be in my office trying […]
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Meet Baltimore City mayoral candidate Don Scoggins
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As candidacy filing deadline for Maryland’s primary was Feb. 9, the AFRO is sitting down with said candidates to ensure residents know their options. Don Scoggins is one of multiple candidates running for Baltimore City Mayor this year. Q: What was your childhood like? A: My father lived […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott signs formerly stalled housing legislation, bolsters city’s goal for equitable housing
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott officially signed the formerly stalled CB 23-0195, “Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City” and the CB 23-0369, “High-Performance Inclusionary Tax Credit” into law on Jan. 22. Both laws will ensure there are more affordable homes available in Baltimore as soon as next year. […]
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CIAA tournament set for return to Baltimore
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO It’s tournament time. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, will return to Baltimore from Feb. 26 to March 3 at CFG Bank Arena. Last year, CIAA and city officials announced that the tournament will call Baltimore home until 2026. This comes […]
