Amidst the chaos of recovery from BP’s runaway oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, a new face has surfaced; one which does not have a British accent but instead, more visibly reflects the culture which has been severely jeopardized by the unceasing catastrophe BP has been attempting to fix-and he is African American. Darryl […]
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President Obama Announces Latest Phase of Fatherhood Initiative
President Obama announced the launch of the latest phase of his Fatherhood Initiative on June 21, re-emphasizing the importance of fatherhood in America. The White House Office of Faith-based Neighborhood Partnership, along with the administration’s Office of Public Engagement, will host fatherhood community forums across the country as part of a drive to further Obama […]
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Department of the Interior Criticized for Lack of Black Workers
The U. S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has come under scrutiny after it was recently revealed that Blacks are being recruited for jobs and promotional opportunities far less than Whites. According to Blacks in Government (BIG), a national organization of government employees, of the 56,622 people who work for the department, just 5.6 percent […]
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Report: Inordinately More Blacks Than Whites Dropping out of High School
New data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals that Black students continue to drop out of high school at a much higher rate than Whites, and nearly 40 percent fail to earn a high school diploma on time. According to the report, 234,121 White students in the United States dropped out of high school […]
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Grizzlies Young Showcases Skills, Endurance at D.C.’s Goodman League
Basketball games at Washington, D.C.’s Barry Farms Goodman League are run in daily sequence during the evening hours of the summer. Since the outdoor blacktop, affectionately known as the B.F. Coliseum, sits openly alongside the exhaust-producing Suitland Parkway, it takes a well-conditioned athlete to endure the heat and hustle of back-to-back games. Thankfully, Memphis Grizzlies […]
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Music, African Heritage Celebrated
The African American Heritage Festival, a celebration of African-American history, culture, heritage and art was held this weekend in Baltimore. The festival embraces rich traditions and is committed to providing cultural experiences from the African Diaspora. There was much to see and do at the three-day festival, which draws about a half-million people annually. The […]
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Children Receive Free Meals During Summer
Because Baltimore City Public Schools believe good nutrition is critical to student achievement, they have committed to making sure all students receive nutritious meals this summer. Through the food service program, BCPS is making free meals available to all city schools’ students. Beginning next week, Baltimore City Public Schools will be participating in the U.S. […]
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Father Expresses Anger over Alleged Bowie High School Attack Video
An alleged beating at Bowie High School was posted to Facebook last week and it still has the parents of the alleged victim asking questions. Two students have now been charged in the incident, but Iqbal Alami, father of alleged victim Stefon Persaud, is still upset over the incident. “This is terrible. How can a […]
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District 5 County Council Race Matches Experience vs. Activism
When Andrea Harrison won a special election to become the Prince George’s County Councilwoman for District 5, she held a seat her father once held and was fast-tracked into leadership positions. However, as she prepares to face Nakia T. Ngwala, Harrison still must prove she’s the right candidate for the position. “I am the candidate […]
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Golf Course Foreclosures Disappoint Residents
The lawn is unkempt. Notices litter the doors of the facility. What was once a symbol of pride in Prince George’s County is now nothing more than an eyesore. “The parking lot over there hasn’t been maintained in months,” said disgruntled Upper Marlboro resident Weldon Brown, whose townhome sits across the street from the Marlborough […]
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Veterans Affairs Launches HIV Testing and Awareness Week
While HIV testing and awareness are recognized nationally on a single day in June, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs has extended this day into a full week to further increase HIV testing throughout the VA health care system. Kicking off on June 27, the VA will provide patients living with HIV with the most […]
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Former Detroit Mayor Indicted on Federal Counts
Troubles continue to mount for the beleaguered former mayor of Detroit. In addition to being sent back to jail last month for violating terms of his probation, Kwame Kilpatrick now faces 19 federal charges that include mail and wire fraud, and income tax evasion. According to a June 23 indictment, which comes seven years into […]