Leslie Johnson, wife of Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson and candidate for the Prince George’s County Council seat in District 6, has never held public office in Maryland, but she heads into the race as the candidate with the highest profile. However, she’s ready to let people know that behind that profile, is a […]
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Two Longtime Legislators Vie for District 24 Seat
Two legends in the Maryland General Assembly will go head-to-head in the state Senate race for District 24. Joanne C. Benson and Nathaniel Exum bring close to 55 years of legislative experience between the two of them. It’s a race that, according to the candidates, matches record vs. progress. Exum, who is seeking his fourth […]
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Anacostia Graduate Aims to be Role Model for Young Black Males
At 17, Jordan Smiley already knows exactly what he wants out of life: to be counted among the Black men teaching in the nation’s classrooms, where most will also serve as role models for their younger counterparts. “I’ve never actually thought about being anything else,” said Jordan, valedictorian of Anacostia Senior High School’s Class of […]
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Baker Vows to Improve Pr. George’s Schools
Prince George’s County executive candidate Rushern Baker used a personal anecdote to illustrate his family’s commitment to public education July 17 at a “Women to Elect Baker” luncheon in Fort Washington. Baker, an attorney and former Maryland state delegate, spoke of a time when one of his three children was struggling in school, in part […]
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Predatory Lenders Found Their Prey in Prince George’s Residents
When the foreclosure rate went up in Prince George’s County, the ensuing crisis was created by many things. A main contributing factor was predatory lending, which took advantage of many homeowners in the county. “Certainly there were irresponsible lenders in the market that were qualifying lenders for way above what they should have,” said Michael […]
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Tea Party Group Expelled over Controversial Letter
The war of words between the NAACP and the tea party reached new heights this past week when Tea Party Express member Mark Williams, posing as NAACP President Benjamin Jealous, wrote a satirical blog post addressed to Abraham Lincoln. Williams referenced Jealous as “Tom’s Nephew” and called slavery “a great gig.” “We Colored People,” the […]
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Michelle Obama Throws First Pitch at Orioles Game
First lady Michelle Obama will show off her arm by throwing the first pitch of the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles game on July 20. The honorary tossing of the first pitch will highlight a day in which Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association and the White House’s “Let’s Move” campaign […]
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Data Finds Haiti Only Received 2 Percent of Promised Funds
Though many countries vowed to give significant donations to Haiti following a devastating earthquake that rocked the country in January, new findings reveal that the country has only received 2 percent of the money promised. According to CNN, donors promised $5.3 billion at a Haiti aid conference in March. But less than 2 percent of […]
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White House: Economic Recovery Act is Working
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act met its goals two quarters earlier than expected, according to a quarterly report issued by the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors, which claimed that more than 3.6 million jobs have been created or saved as a result of the economic stimulus legislation. Speaking at the groundbreaking of the […]
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Conflicting Views: New Campaign Asks Is Obama “Better on AIDS?”
President Obama’s plan to improve health care treatment for those suffering from AIDS and HIV was criticized at a recent forum during a public service ad campaign –“Who’s Better on AIDS?” –that was unveiled comparing the Obama approach to his predecessor, George W. Bush. AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein characterized the president’s new National […]
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NAACP Targets Racism in the Tea Party; Conservatives Fire Back
The NAACP drew national headlines this week during their annual convention in Kansas City, Mo. when they adopted a resolution that called on the Tea Party to dismiss bigoted elements from their organization. The resolution was based on what NAACP delegates felt was a “vitriolic” year of Tea Party demonstrations, during which participants used racial […]
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Hatch Amendment Would Require Drug Tests to Claim Unemployment
While 14.6 million unemployed Americans await a decision from Congress that could extend unemployment benefits until November, a proposal by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) would add another step to claiming those benefits. In June, Hatch introduced a controversial amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 which would require persons seeking […]
