The U.S. Surgeon General, Derrick Johnson, and other prominent health and policy leaders convened with the National Medical Association to discuss pressing health issues among Black physicians and the patients and communities they serve.
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Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Rodney Orange Sr. dies at age 81
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Rodney Orange Sr., born Aug. 23, 1942, passed away suddenly Feb. 15, 2024. “He had health challenges,” said his wife of 63 years, Catherine Orange, “but this was not expected.” A graduate of Douglass High School, Orange was a notable member of the class of 1960. “He was a […]
Posted inCommentary
Baltimore County residents do not want any new taxes or fees
By Ryan ColemanBaltimore County NAACP President Legislators should listen to the people who say “Read my lips; no new taxes.” The poor and the plummeting middle class are financially burdened enough because of the lackluster economy without having additional taxes that lower their standard of living. According to a report by the U.S. Bureau of […]
Posted inNational News
Missouri school board that previously rescinded anti-racism resolution drops Black history classes
By Jim SalterThe Associated Press O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A conservative-led Missouri school board has voted to drop elective courses on Black history and literature, five months after the same board rescinded an anti-discrimination policy adopted in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. The Francis Howell School Board voted 5-2 Dec. 21 to […]
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Maryland General Assembly must address violent repeat offenders and juvenile crime
By Ryan Coleman The community, the Randallstown NAACP, members of the General Assembly from both political parties, the governor’s office, the mayor’s office, the county executive office, police and state’s attorneys, business leaders and citizens simply tired of crime and juvenile offenses must come together this year’s legislative session to create a real package of […]
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A call to the NAACP: Let’s prioritize Baltimore’s Black students
By Denisha Allen In the heart of Baltimore, where history and hope intertwine, the songs of our ancestors echo with tales of triumph and tribulation. The NAACP has long been a part of this symphony, casting light on shadows of injustice and inequality. Yet today, as new needs have evolved and emerge, it’s time for […]