Black Americans have lost millions of acres of agricultural land in the last century due to legal hurdles, according to the Players Coalition, with only 23 states and the District of Columbia having enacted a statute to help families maintain property over generations.
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D.C. residents complain of poor service on WMATA Metro routes
The D.C. Circulator Bus service has been discontinued after 19 years of service due to low ridership following the pandemic, but residents are still facing issues with Metro’s service amid freezing winter temperatures.
Posted inD.C. Community
How the Youth Leadership Foundation’s mentoring program helps D.C. students achieve successful outcomes
Youth Leadership Foundation, led by Janaiha Bennett, uses mentoring to help youth in Washington, D.C. discover their potential and achieve their goals, with a focus on developing meaningful relationships.
Posted inMaryland News
Marylanders join nationwide ‘50501’ protests, denouncing president’s implementation of policies aligned with Project 2025
Protestors gathered in Annapolis on Feb. 5 as part of the national “50501” movement to condemn the actions of the 47th president and his administration, who have implemented measures to dismantle critical components of the government and centralize authority.
Posted inWord In Black
Executive order could push up prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden administration order on prescription drugs, which could hike prices for Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also rolling back protections put in place by President Joe Biden, such as capping annual out-of-pocket prescription costs at $2,000.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore DPW workers speak out on poor conditions: ‘They care more about trash than they care about us’
Djorrel Dunn, a former laborer for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, decided to obtain his Commercial Driver’s License after experiencing physical toll on his body due to the physical nature of the job. He now drives a trash truck, but his former colleagues have also reported unfair compensation and retaliation from supervisors for reporting workplace injuries.
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Wes Moore addresses budget, calls for unity in 2025 State of the State address
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered a State of the State Address addressing the state’s budget deficit, the impact of the new federal administration, and his economic growth agenda, calling on Marylanders to be courageous and united in the face of crisis.
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Maryland may dip into its climate fund to pay for other things
Governor Wes Moore’s budget proposes redirecting $150 million from a special fund that invests in renewable energy initiatives to help patch the nearly $3 billion budget deficit, while also doubling pollution reduction funds to $180 million.
Posted inNational News
GOP officials privately admit president’s federal buyout plan violates federal law
The Trump administration’s “deferred resignation program” offers federal employees guaranteed pay and benefits until Sept. 30, 2025, but legal experts warn this move violates the Anti-Deficiency Act and could lead to higher costs and workforce instability.
Posted inBaltimore News
New design for Francis Scott Key Bridge unveiled, demolition set for spring 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller unveiled the design concept for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March 2024, and announced plans for the construction and reopening of the bridge by fall 2028.
Posted inAfro Briefs
What the new executive order means for diversity and federal engagement
A recent executive order has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the federal government, sparking concerns about their impact on federal recruiting and engagement with underrepresented communities.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Candidates’ forums scheduled for Prince George’s special elections
A special election on June 3 will decide who will fill a vacant District 5 seat on the Prince George’s County Council, with 12 candidates vying for the county executive position and 5 candidates for the open council seat in District 5.