Ja’Ka McKnight is honoring her late son, King Douglas, by turning his life into a hopeful legacy that helps others suffering the aftermath of gun violence in Prince George’s County.
Category: DMV News
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Rockville teen charged with threatening mass violence
Alex Ye, 18, of Rockville, Md., was charged with threatening mass violence after state, county and federal officials uncovered multiple social media posts and a 129-page “manifesto” describing his desire to shoot up both a local elementary and high school.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
PRESS ROOM: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announces new partnership with the University of Oxford
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Oxford to establish a CBCF Alumni Scholarship, a transformative initiative aimed at closing the financial gap for Black students aspiring to pursue master’s degrees at the prestigious institution.
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University of Maryland Medical System Is Advancing Access to Cancer Care
The Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health provides high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment to Prince George’s County, with a focus on holistic patient care, and access to an integrated network of specialists.
Posted inBlack History
Howard University collaborates with Spotify to create “1619: The College Edition” podcast
Howard University partnered with Spotify to host a listening session to highlight the launch of “1619: The College Edition” podcast, in which students unpack what they have gleaned from their study of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, under the direction of its author, Pulitzer Prize winner, Emmy winner and investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Posted inDMV News
Local social media agencies host networking event and live podcast for entrepreneurs and content creators
Siraaj Woods Creatives (SWC) and Kigenix Creatives hosted their fourth networking event for entrepreneurs and content creators in the DMV area, providing a space for them to be creative and connect with each other, as well as providing resources to take their businesses to the next level.
Posted inD.C Sports
Fans, business owners, city officials celebrate as Wizards, Caps decide to remain in D.C.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement with the District of Columbia to keep the Wizards and Capitals in downtown D.C. until 2050, with financial support from the District totaling $515 million over the next three years to modernize Capital One Arena and expand its business and hospitality operations.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Historic $206 million allocated to Chesapeake Bay restoration by EPA
By Brennan Stewart Capital News Service The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated towards projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The historic levels of funding reflect the Biden administration’s increased investments in environmental programs and infrastructure projects. “For a long time, the EPA’s budget […]
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Kery Davis named Athletic Director of the Year
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Howard University’s athletic director, Kery Davis, has been selected as a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). This prestigious accomplishment for an athletic director is the first for the university. Davis has made improvements to […]
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.
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SCOTUS punts on race and schools case
By Joseph Williams Word In Black Less than a year after the Supreme Court voided race-based admissions policies in top colleges, diversity advocates breathed a sigh of relief when the high court passed on hearing a challenge to an initiative to bring more Black students to an elite Virginia magnet school. But experts warn that the […]
Posted inBlack History
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 […]
