Conflicting images are emerging of Bishop Eddie Long in the wake of the firestorm that has erupted from allegations of sexual impropriety and abuse of authority by four young men formerly of Long’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Saint or sinner? Interviews with two young men, who describe themselves as “spiritual sons” of the Atlanta-area […]
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A Diverse-One Nation Rally- Descends on National Mall
Click here to view a slideshow of the impressive turnout and speakers at the One Nation Working Together rally. An estimated 175,000 people descended upon the National Mall on Oct. 2 for the One Nation Working Together rally. It was the first major stand-alone rally for progressive groups who’ve seen Tea Party groups loudly take […]
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Obama: Extended School Year Could Benefit Students
Though many students across the nation may not like an extra month in the classroom, the extra classroom time would benefit them, President Obama said Sept. 27. “That month makes a difference,” Obama said during a recent appearance on the “Today Show”. “It means that kids are losing a lot of what they learn during […]
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Black Leaders Say New Education Regulations Will Harm Minorities
The U.S. Department of Education plans to enact new rules targeting the financial aid eligibility of programs at for-profit career institutions; regulations, which they said, are part of an “effort to protect students from aggressive or misleading recruiting practices.” However, some Black business and political leaders, including Rev. Jesse Jackson, founder of the Rainbow PUSH […]
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Charges, Countercharges of Abuse in Black Farmers Settlement
Three House Republicans say they want payments of more than $1 billion to black farmers stopped and are calling for the Justice Department to examine charges of fraud and abuse in the settlement of a racial discrimination suit. According to Reps. Michele Bachman (Minn.), Bob Goodlatte (Va.) and Steve King (Iowa), the $1.25 billion payout […]
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Video of Traffic Stop Ruled Permissible by Maryland Judge
A Harford County, Md. judge ruled Sept. 27 that it is lawful for a motorist to record a police traffic stop. Anthony Graber faced wiretapping charges after recording a traffic stop and posting it to YouTube. He was cleared by Harford County Circuit Court Judge Emory A. Plitt Jr. In his ruling, Plitt said public […]
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Mario Arrested for Assault on Mom
Singer Mario has made headlines since 2002 when he initially stormed R&B radio waves with a catchy pop tune “Just a Friend.” But on Sept. 30, the entertainer, born Mario Denwar Barrett in Baltimore, made a different type of news after allegedly assaulting his mother, Shawnita Hardaway, in the apartment they share. According to the […]
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New Maryland Traffic Laws Take Effect October 1
Effective October 1, two traffic safety laws passed during this year’s Maryland General Assembly session will immediately alter motorists’ current driving habits. The one attracting the most attention and causing the most trepidation is the Hand-Held Cell Phone While Driving Ban, S.B. 321. Named the Delegate John Arnick Electronic Communications Traffic Safety Act of 2010, […]
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Alternative School Set Up to Keep Kids in School
A new concept has been adopted in Prince George’s County to address the needs of students who need to learn in an alternative environment. The county has now partnered with Connections Academy to bring a hybrid online learning curriculum to Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). “Virtual education affords us the opportunity to craft distinctive […]
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Metro, State Officials to Give Prince George’s First Major Transit Center
Officials from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) are about to give Prince George’s County the kind of transit-oriented development (TOD) it desires. The two organizations are spear-heading an effort to develop the land around the New Carrollton Metro station. “It’s good for smart growth and it […]
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Franchot Defends Position, Slams Examiner
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot to responded to a Washington Examiner story that gave the impression he thought the Purple Line might be a waste of money. Franchot, in a statement sent to the press, blasted the Examiner for questioning his loyalty to the project. The article quotes Franchot from a Sept. 22 Board of Public […]
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City Awards Funds to Non-Profits for Energy Efficiency
Energy usage is an important topic among home and business owners in Baltimore City as the temperatures outside begin to decline and energy -related costs begin to rise. Efforts to reduce energy consumption and related costs and increase education through outreach have prompted the Department of General Services in partnership with the Baltimore Office of […]
