RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Franklin McCain, who helped spark a movement of nonviolent sit-in protests across the South by occupying a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in 1960, has died, his son said Friday. He was 73. McCain died of respiratory complications late Thursday, Frank McCain of Greensboro said Friday. Franklin McCain was one of four […]
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Contract Subjects New Ala. State Univ. Pres. to Surprising Love Life Limitation
The new president of Alabama State University agreed to a contract with several stipulations, including one unusual mandate regarding her love life. Under the terms of her contract with the school’s board of trustees, first obtained by The Birmingham News, Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd is not allowed to “cohabitate” in her university-provided home with any man […]
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Judge Orders Renoir Painting Returned to the Baltimore Museum of Art
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a napkin-sized painting by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir should be returned to a Baltimore museum from which it was stolen years ago. A Virginia woman claimed she bought it at a flea market for $7. Judge Leonie Brinkema (LAY’-eh-nee BRIHNK’-eh-mah) on Friday rejected a claim […]
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FBI Report: Maryland Has One of the Highest Rates of Marijuana Possession Arrests
WASHINGTON – Maryland is a state with a serious marijuana arrest problem, according to the FBI’s 2011 annual Uniform Crime Report. With 22,043 arrests for marijuana possession producing an arrest rate of 378 people per 100,000, Maryland ranked among the top five in marijuana possession arrests according to the most recent data available. This is […]
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Prince George’s County, Md. Schools Chief Named Finalist for National Award
Prince George’s County, Md. Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kevin M. Maxwell is one of four finalists for the 2014 National Superintendent of the Year award, the school system announced Jan 8. The prestigious award, bestowed by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), recognizes superintendents for their outstanding leadership, dedication to academic excellence […]
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Md. Legislature 2014: Minimum Wage, “Rain Tax” and Marijuana
ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Martin O’Malley welcomed members of the House and Senate back to the State House on Wednesday to kick off the 434th legislative session, which will bring issues including minimum wage increase, the so-called “rain tax” and the legalization of marijuana to the forefront. O’Malley called on lawmakers to engage in a bipartisan […]
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Correctional Officer Sentenced in Jail Racketeering Conspiracy
U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced correctional officer Adrena Rice, age 25, of Baltimore today to 42 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for racketeering conspiracy arising from the smuggling of drugs for members of the Black Guerilla Family (BGF) gang inside the Baltimore City Detention Center (BCDC), according to […]
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Sidney A. Twiggs, Jr. Recognized as NcouragED Educator Legend
When NcouragED hosted its first annual NcouragED Educator Legends’ luncheon, Sydney Twiggs was among the honorees. Twiggs, who was born in Harlem and graduated from Shaw University and Loyola University, was an educator in the Baltimore City Public School system for more than 40 years. He was known as a supportive principal who put the […]
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Bowie State Graduated 375 at Winter Commencement
It wasn’t the usual warm time of the year, but nothing could dampen the spirits of the 375 students who graduated, Dec. 20, at the winter 2013 commencement at Bowie State University Verizon regional vice president of government affairs, Anthony A. Lewis, served as commencement speaker for the 375 students who graduated, Dec. 20, at […]
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The White House has a Special Homework Assignment for Students
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will be hosting the first ever White House Student Film Festival highlighting the importance of technology in the classroom. There could be a finalist in Prince George’s County. The Prince George’s Film Office in partnership with Suitland High School and Flowers High School will be offering technical […]
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Zetas to Honor Philanthropist Karen Arrington and Host International President
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Tau Delta Zeta Chapter will celebrate the 94th anniversary of the sorority’s founding with a Founders’ Day Luncheon. The event, which will take place Jan. 18, at the Greenbelt Marriott Hotel. With the theme: 94 Years Strong and the Legacy Continues, the event will feature the international president of […]
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Prince George’s County Crime Rate in 2013 Declines
New Year’s Day had come and gone but for some of the state’s top law enforcement and elected officials gathered in Woodmore Town Centre a significant drop in crime meant there was still plenty to celebrate Jan. 2. “Today we are here to tell the region and the state that Prince George’s County is a […]
