Hutu vs. Tutsi. Neighbor vs. neighbor. Politician vs. politician. Military vs. rebels. Almost 1 million people slain in 100 days; bodies lining the streets. Hundreds of thousands of women brutally raped or sexually mutilated, innocents maimed, property destroyed…and the world stood by. Such was the reality of the Rwandan Genocide 20 years ago, when members of […]
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for DHCD Headquarters in New Carrollton
Prince George’s County residents were treated to some upbeat news April 9 at a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a massive project that local officials believe will mean millions of dollars in revenue and taxes and hundreds of new construction and retail jobs. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, along with Prince Georges County Executive Rushern L. […]
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Prince George’s Schools Win Grant
President Obama visited Bladensburg High School, April 7, to discuss a $7 million grant being present to three Maryland schools by the U.S. departments of Labor and Education through the Youth Career Connect program. The Youth Career Connect program was designed for high schools and their partners to develop innovative and creative programs that will […]
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Christopher’s Law Finally Passed This Year
Christopher’s Law was passed by the Maryland General Assembly and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The legislation requires police officers to be trained in CPR, cultural sensitivity, the proper use of force, and interacting with the physically and mentally disabled. “This is an umbrella of protection,” said Chris Brown, 40, for whose son the bill […]
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Lent is a Season of Preparation for Resurrection
With Easter approaching many individuals from different religious backgrounds have different views of the Lenten season that begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with Palm Sunday, excluding Sundays. It is the 40 day preparation period before Easter where people repent and change their lifestyles to honor God. The Rev. William Banks, a bible scholar and […]
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Jazz Artist Sherry Winston to Perform at the Montpelier Arts Center
Jazz flutist Sherry Winston will perform at the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel on April 11, as part of the center’s Live! At Montpelier Jazz, Folk and Blues concert series. Winston has performed at the White House and the Kennedy Center and has performed alongside Stevie Wonder, Ramsey Lewis and Ronnie Laws. For more information: […]
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Chuck Stone, Former AFRO Editor, Civil Rights Journalist
The journalism fraternity is mourning the loss of a veteran newsman, multi-Pulitzer Prize nominee, journalism professor and founder of the National Association of Black Journalists Charles Sumner “Chuck” Stone Jr., who died April 6 at an assisted-living facility in North Carolina at the age of 89. Around AFRO newsrooms in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Stone […]
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UNCF: A Mind is ‘a Wonderful Thing to Invest In’
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – For the first time in 42 years, the United Negro College Fund has altered its signature phrase. Now, a mind is not only “a terrible thing to waste,” but “a wonderful thing to invest in.” The change is part of a UNCF’s campaign to provide emergency support in the face of a […]
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BLESSING OF THE CITY
Baltimore’s Mayor, Stephanie Rawlings Blake and other political leaders and will be in attendance at the 11th annual ecumenical Palm Sunday event. St. James’ Episcopal Church at Lafayette Square, Cathedral of the Incarnation and other members of the faith community are reaching out to all communities to join in prayer and fellowship at Baltimore’s City […]
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Chess Guru and Master Motivator Orrin C. Hudson Makes Move into D.C. Schools
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — LaSalle-Backus Education Campus principal Dr. Deborah A. Cox took an unusual step for her northeast D.C. students, inviting a chess champion to her school to use the game to provide some special lessons. Chess guru and founder of “Be Someone, Inc.,” Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, visited the school, April 2, with a […]
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Eta Phi Beta Charters Epsilon Epsilon Chapter in Maryland
On March 30, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter was chartered at a luncheon at the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel in Pikesville, Md. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz designated March 30, 2014 as Eta Phi Beta Sorority Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Maryland Day. Likewise, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake designated March 30, 2014 as “Eta Phi […]
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Black Women Have a Hard Time in Every Arena
Stephanie Poplar launched her nonprofit formation and public relations business four years ago, seeking the autonomy entrepreneurship offers. “I knew I wanted to go into business for myself because I wanted the freedom and flexibility,” she said. Like other Black female business owners, however, she faced a multitude of challenges—navigating the natural learning curve, having […]
