By Zenitha PrinceAFRO Contributing Editor History, it’s said, is written by the victors. And since Donald Trump won the 2024 general election, he’s been on a campaign to rewrite America’s past by erasing Black history. The latest targets: a National Parks Service webpage detailing information about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the Smithsonian’s […]
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Social Justice Alliance tribute sparks bold call to resist injustice
Black political thought leaders, along with Bowie State and the University of Maryland’s Social Justice Alliance, gathered for a candid discussion moderated by Symone Sanders, highlighting the urgent need to resist attacks on social justice and democracy in America.
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MedStar Health Kicks Off PG Healthy Start Program at second-annual Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair
By MedStar Health CLINTON, Md. — A first-time program aiming to significantly reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health is now available to patients in Prince George’s County. MedStar Health launched PG Healthy Start at the second-annual Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair held Saturday, April 12 at Clinton Baptist Church. In Prince George’s, the […]
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Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African-American history museum after White House order
African-American churches are showing solidarity with the National Museum of African American History and Culture amid backlash against an Oval Office executive order criticizing the museum’s portrayal of U.S. history. Several ministers are urging their congregants to support the museum financially via memberships among other signs of support.
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Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against 47th president’s administration
The State Bar of Texas rescinded NAACP President Derrick Johnson’s invitation to speak at its annual meeting, citing neutrality rules after the NAACP filed a lawsuit challenging a White House directive calling for the shrinking of the Education Department. Johnson criticized the move as a double standard given past speakers like former Attorney General William Barr.
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Commentary: Baltimore heroes of Belair-Edison and Johnston Square
By Cory V. McCray What began as a modest project to celebrate Baltimore and uplift our young scholars blossomed into something far more powerful earlier this month. Who would have imagined portraits of Regina Hammond and her husband, Keith hanging just steps away from internationally acclaimed artwork in the Baltimore Museum of Art? Mrs. Hammond […]
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Gov. Wes Moore draws buzz as Democrats look ahead
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is gaining national attention as a potential Democratic presidential contender, praised for his leadership, charisma, and unifying presence following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. While Moore insists his focus remains on Maryland, party members nationwide view him as a rising star and a beacon of hope for the Democratic Party’s future.
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DC artist Reggie Gillumo creates art that the visually impaired can ‘see’
Reggie Gillumo, a D.C.-based visual artist and sculptor, has spent nearly 30 years perfecting his signature style—vibrant, touchable artworks designed to be experienced by both sighted and visually impaired audiences. Celebrated for his innovative technique and community impact, Gillumo recently opened his own gallery and continues to inspire through mentorship and his deeply personal, inclusive art.
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Maryland governor signs key criminal justice reform bills during Second Chance Month
At his second bill signing of 2025, Maryland Gov.Wes Moore signed transformative legislation aimed at reforming the state’s expungement process and giving incarcerated individuals a meaningful second chance. The Expungement Reform Act and Second Look Act address long-standing racial disparities in the justice system, offering new hope for thousands of Marylanders seeking redemption and opportunity.
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Coppin State University to host 2025 Economic Inclusion Conference
Coppin State University’s Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship will host the 2025 Economic Inclusion Conference on April 30, focusing on youth economic empowerment through entrepreneurship and workforce readiness, in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools and the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development. Building on past successes and research, the event will feature workshops, a job fair, and cross-sector collaboration to equip over 800 students with the tools to create sustainable economic futures.
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Maryland celebrates Earth Day with youth art on zero-emission buses
By the Maryland Department of Transportation The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration, in partnership with the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland State Department of Education, announced on April 22 the winners of the second annual Earth Day Art Competition. Specially designed zero-emission buses have been wrapped with original artwork from six […]
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D.C. Business Exchange to offer local employers tools for hiring talent with criminal records
On April 29, D.C.-area business leaders, policymakers, and justice-impacted residents will gather for “Talent Beyond Barriers,” a free community event focused on second chance hiring — the practice of employing individuals with criminal records. Hosted during Second Chance Month, the event offers practical tools, peer support, and expert insights to help local employers tap into an overlooked yet highly capable workforce, advancing both economic opportunity and public safety.