Apostle Betty Peebles, senior pastor of Jericho City of Praise in Landover and a longtime gospel artist, educator and radio personality, passed away in a Baltimore hospital Oct. 12 of cancer at the age of 76. Her son and assistant pastor at the church Elder Joel R. Peebles Sr. posted a statement on Jericho’s website […]
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First Lady Hits Campaign Trail for Democrats
First Lady Michelle Obama has embarked on a vigorous two-week campaign swing in search of Democratic votes prior to next month’s midterm elections. With two years left on President Obama’s term, his wife’s fundraising presence on the campaign trail is seen as a means of rallying support both for fellow Democrats and Obama’s second term. […]
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50 States, Washington D.C. Launch Foreclosure Probe
Officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia have come together for an investigation into allegations that mortgage lenders mishandled documents and improperly foreclosed on homes. A group of attorneys general and banking regulators announced Oct. 13 they will review whether lenders allowed their employees to improperly process paperwork or make false statements […]
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Lender Alleges Bishop Long Defaulted on Loan
Atlanta figure Bishop Eddie Long continues to find himself in hot water, as a bank has filed suit against him and two others for defaulting on a property loan. The suit, filed in DeKalb County, Ga. State Court. Oct. 11, claims that Long and two business partners owe $1.9 million on a loan issued by […]
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Bowie State Receives Grant for Computer Science Doctoral Program
Bowie State University’s computer science doctoral program has been awarded a $753,000 grant by the United States Department of Education. The five-year grant, a result of the Historically Black Graduate Institutions (HBGI) Title III program, will be used to provide scholarships to BSU students interested in the doctoral program. “We will utilize the grant for […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Rhee Announces Resignation
The wait is over. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee finally answered the much discussed question of whether she would retain her post under Mayor-elect Vincent Gray’s administration: She announced her resignation Wednesday during a press conference at the Mayflower Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. Flanked by Gray, Mayor Adrian Fenty and her interim successor Deputy Chancellor […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Black Vote May Have Strong Impact on Maryland Gov. Race
Gregg Bernstein’s sweep over Pat Jessamy for state’s attorney in the Maryland primaries is a warning for Gov. Martin O’Malley not to take the Black vote for granted, say many Baltimore politicians and political strategists. They argue that Black voters will determine the outcome of the gubernatorial race, waving 2006 exit poll stats as proof. […]
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Write-In Voting: What Are The Chances?
Frank Gagnon, 18, of Pawtucket, R.I., decided to run for mayor as a independent write-in candidate, while he waits to start college in January. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who lost the Republican nomination for her seat in September’s primary, informed the Republican Party leadership she is running as a write-in candidate in the general […]
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Coppin: Touching the Community
When Linda Kaminkow, 52, of Dundalk stepped into Coppin State University’s community health center in 2005, she quickly fell in love with the friendly smiles, one-on-one attention and positive atmosphere. “The clinic, overall, is a wonder,” she said. “From the lady at the front desk to the medical assistants to the doctors, they are very […]
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Black Male Symposium Visits Maryland
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s call to action for education reform, about 300 Baltimore City community leaders, educators, students and concerned citizens gathered, Oct. 9, at Morgan State University. Their goal: To address the consistently low rates of African-American males’ performance in school. The idea for the forum began a few years ago, […]
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Prince George’s Police Chief Responds to Cheating Allegations
A Washington Post report into a possible cheating scandal with the Prince George’s County Police Training Academy has Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) officials on the defensive. Over 32 PGPD and Maryland-National Capital Park Police are implicated in the scandal, which has PGPD Chief Roberto Hylton question motives. In an open letter to Prince George’s […]
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Prince George’s Businesswoman Takes Financial Literacy into Her Own Hands
Carmen Johnson always had a big heart, but never knew how she could inspire and change others’ lives. Now, with the creation of the Katie Able Foundation, she’s learned to use her experience as a financial advisor to help children become financially literate. Johnson ran Able Estate and Company, a professional financial management organization, where […]
