Angela Alsobrooks, a life-long Prince George’s County resident, is running to be the Democratic nominee in the race for Maryland’s representative in the U.S. Senate, promising to fight against matters that are disproportionately affecting minority communities across the nation.
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AFRO endorses incumbent Kweisi Mfume for U.S. Representative of Maryland’s 7th Congressional District
AFRO has endorsed incumbent Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) for re-election in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, citing his hard work and dedication to public service.
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Baltimore mourns death of legendary civil rights activist, Helena Hicks, Ph.D.
Helena Hicks, Ph.D., a distinguished Baltimore activist and civil rights leader, died on April 18 at the age of 88, leaving a legacy of fighting for civil rights and justice for African Americans.
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Supreme Court to decide whether communities can penalize homeless for sleeping in public
The Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine whether cities can punish the unhoused for sleeping in public when they have nowhere else to go, and whether it violates the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
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Dirt Bikes, Black youth and Baltimore
Black youth are often stigmatized due to the societal default position of White supremacy, and B360 uses dirt bikes to teach STEM education to young people in Baltimore, providing them with access to opportunities and reducing their exposure to the criminal justice system.
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Baltimore company files class action lawsuit against Dali ship owners
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com American Publishing has filed a class action lawsuit against the owner and manager of the Dali cargo ship, which struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26 causing it to collapse. The disaster marked the loss of a major throughway for truckers and the partial closure of […]
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Baltimore woman sues Jason Billingsley and his former employers for violent attack
April Hurley is suing Eden’s Homes, Property Pals and Jason Billingsley for compensatory damages after he allegedly sliced her throat, tortured her and sexually assaulted her before setting her and her guest on fire in her Upton home on Sep. 19.
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Roberta’s House hosts annual Elijah Cummings Leadership Awards and Dinner: Honoring community leaders and advocates
Roberta’s House hosted its annual Elijah Cummings Leadership Awards and Dinner, honoring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), philanthropists Dr. Freeman and Jacqueline Hrabowski, and renowned artist Larry Poncho Brown for their dedication to uplifting others and fostering mental wellness.
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Howard County NAACP to host Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon
The Howard County NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon, featuring Grammy-nominated poet, human and civil rights activist, journalist and author Kevin Powell, to raise awareness and funds for advocacy activities.
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Associated Black Charities hosts Teen Financial Literacy Summit
Associated Black Charities hosted a Free Teen Financial Literacy Summit for all ages at the Doubletree by Hilton in Pikesville, Md. on April 13, offering all teens in attendance a new account with a free $25 deposit and breakout sessions focused on topics such as job search and interviewing skills, entrepreneurship and investing and breaking generational mindsets.
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Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness honors leaders in the workplace
The Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness celebrated the work of Angela Celestin and Robert Matthews at its third annual Louder event, an event aimed at honoring those who have shown “outstanding leadership and dedication to fostering workplaces that support their employees’ mental health”.
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NCBW’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter hosts ‘Pearls with a Purpose’ event
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter hosted “Pearls with a Purpose” on April 14 to raise funds for their advocacy work in the community.
