AFRO-American Newspapers publisher, Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, was surprised by the Maryland State legislature with the Maryland First Citizen’s Award, the highest honor given by the Senate.
Category: Maryland News
Posted in#Education, Civil Rights, COMMUNITY, Education, Maryland News, SPECIAL CONTENT
Women on the move: How the Bronze Villagers are tackling the literacy gap, one family at a time
The Bronze Villagers, a group of volunteers in Howard County, Maryland, is celebrating five years of providing school readiness activities and resources to African-American children to help close the educational achievement gap.
Posted inDMV News, Maryland News, U.S. Government
Rep. Glenn Ivey helps secure nearly $12 million in federal funds for Montgomery and Prince George’s County, Md.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-04) has secured $12 million in federal funding for Montgomery County, Md. and Prince George’s County, Md., to assist with a variety of projects including a park-and-ride project, cybersecurity research, and youth justice programs.
Posted inMaryland Government
Making 2024 a year for military families
By Anthony WoodsSecretary, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs In my office in Annapolis, Md. I proudly display one of my favorite mementos – the blue star flag that my mom hung in her window during my two deployments to Iraq. I keep it in my office as a reminder of the sacrifices our military families […]
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Gov. Wes Moore highlights collaboration, crime reduction tactics in 2024 State of the State address
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore (D), Maryland’s first Black Governor, delivered his second State of the State address on Feb.7, highlighting partnership as a way to tackle state initiatives and challenges. “One year ago, we began our work together. We knew our state had boundless opportunities and blinding potential,” said Moore. “One […]
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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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Meet Nichelle Johnson, Maryland’s first MBE ombudsman
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Nichelle Johnson is now the first minority business enterprise (MBE) ombudsman for the state of Maryland. Governor Wes Moore appointed her to the post in January. In her new role, Johnson will serve in the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs and work to enhance state procurement […]
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Lamar Jackson is near-unanimous choice for his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
By Rob Maaddi AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Accepting the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in person was bittersweet for Lamar Jackson. Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for his second MVP award announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 8 but the quarterback’s Baltimore Ravens fell one win short of playing in Sunday’s […]
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A look at the juvenile justice policy proposed in Maryland legislature
By Dayvon LoveSpecial to the AFRO What is on the table during the 2024 Maryland General Assembly? To be clear– it is not whether a young person should be punished for committing heinous violent crimes. None of the legitimate advocates on juvenile justice issues believe that a young person should not be held accountable for […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Closing arguments made, Mosby’s trial goes to jury
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com At the end of the longest day of the Marilyn Mosby vs. the United States at the District Court House in Greenbelt, Md., the former Baltimore State’s Attorney’s fate now rests in the hands of the jury. Closing arguments on Feb. 5 extended well into the afternoon with U.S. government […]
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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski runs for Congress
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com As the Feb. 9 candidacy filing deadline approached, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D) announced his bid for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District seat. He officially filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections on Jan. 31. The campaign launch comes after U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) announced Jan. 26 […]
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Congressman John Sarbanes endorses Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.-03) recently announced his endorsement of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) for U.S. Senate. Sarbanes said he sees Alsobrooks as “good for Maryland” and “terrific for our country.” “It’s why I’m as motivated as I am in this moment to support her and her […]
