March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, offering a time to bring attention and support to an issue often overlooked in the Black community.
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
The Washington Informer celebrates 60 years of service at Legacy Awards Gala
By Ashleigh FieldsSpecial to the AFRO The Washington Informer has long captured the stories of the residents, leaders and communities that infuse vibrant culture into the District of Columbia. For six decades the paper has been a voice for people in D.C. and beyond. In honor of the Informer’s anniversary, the publication, which serves one […]
Posted inWomen's Rights
UN officials say women’s rights are under attack 30 years after leaders adopted a blueprint for equality
A new United Nations report warns that women’s and girls’ rights are under growing threat worldwide, with nearly a quarter of governments reporting a backlash against gender equality.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott appoints Calvin Young as chief of staff
By Baltimore City Office of the Mayor Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced Calvin A. Young III as his new chief of staff. Young will assume the position effective April 9, 2025. Young has served as a Senior Advisor to Mayor Scott since September 2024 and served as his re-election campaign treasurer from 2023 to […]
Posted inU.S. Government
Federal judge blocks 47th president from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, preserving its operations while a lawsuit challenging its elimination proceeds. The ruling underscores the agency’s role in protecting consumers and prevents what the court deemed an unlawful and irreparable shutdown.
Posted inWord In Black
California’s student crisis is everyone’s problem
Despite progressive policies, Califorina’s Black students lag decades behind in achievement.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Women firefighters with reproductive cancers are now eligible for federal help
Women firefighters diagnosed with reproductive cancers are now eligible for federal compensation, addressing a long-standing gap in coverage. This policy change acknowledges their occupational risks and ensures they receive the support they deserve.
Posted inBaltimore News
JPMorgan Chase expands virtual jobs to military spouses in Maryland
JPMorgan Chase expanded its virtual call center in Baltimore to provide job opportunities for military spouses within a 90-mile radius. Dawn Moore, Maryland’s first lady, praised the effort, emphasizing the value military spouses bring to the workforce.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Affordable housing won’t save Baltimore—but economic justice might
Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities. This week, she critiques the choice of former President Biden to not pardon Marilyn Mosby.
Posted inBaltimore News
B-360 launches STEM-focused youth space in Baltimore
As the city’s homicide rates drop, programs like B-360 provide opportunities for young people to learn, grow and build brighter futures. The organization’s new and temporary space, the Youth and Teen Center, was unveiled at Baltimore’s Harborplace on March 25.
Posted inHealth
Maryland Patient Safety Center highlights issue of workplace violence in healthcare settings
The Maryland Patient Safety Center has launched Care Flows Both Ways, a workplace violence prevention campaign reminding patients and visitors to treat healthcare workers with respect. Funded by the state of Maryland, the initiative includes ads running through May and directs the public to ItTakesPatients.org for resources on creating safer, more compassionate healthcare environments.
Posted inWomen's Rights
How trailblazing Congresswomen Lauren Underwood and Shontel Brown lead a new era on Capitol Hill
U.S. Rep Shontel Brown (D) (left) serves in Congress on behalf of District 11 in Ohio, while Rep. Lauren Underwood (D) works to better the lives of the people living in Illinois’ District 14. This week, the two discussed why they ran for Congress and what pieces of legislation they plan to put forward. (Photo credit/Lauren Underwood: AP Photo/Paul Beaty; and Photo credit/Shontel Brown: Photo courtesy of House of Representatives)