By BlackPressUSA In a definitive and consequential ruling, the Honorable Ebony Scott in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division, issued a May 10 factual “Summary Judgment” in favor of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). In an official notice sent out on June 26 to each member publisher of the NNPA, […]
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Tiffany Mfume appointed associate vice provost for student success and retention initiatives at JHU
By Lango Deen, Blackengineer.com Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has announced the appointment of Tiffany Mfume as the new associate vice provost for student success and retention initiatives. Mfume recently served as associate vice president for student success and retention at Morgan State University. At Morgan State, Mfume led the university’s retention and graduation efforts, enhancing […]
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June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Do you know your status?
By Special to the AFRO Washington D.C. will celebrate National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2023. It is important for residents who may have been affected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) areas get tested at their local testing site. HIV, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency […]
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National HIV Testing Day is June 27: what to know about HIV in 2023
by Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer June 27 is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD). The annual event has been organized since 1995 by the United States Department of Health and Human Service to encourage people to regularly test for HIV, know their status, and seek care and treatment. The 2023 theme for NHTD is “Take […]
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Mayor Brandon Scott signs Baltimore City Budget
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com On June 21, Mayor Brandon M. Scott signed the city’s $4.4 billion Fiscal Year 2024 budget, finalizing the process ahead of schedule. “By signing this fiscal budget, we’re delivering a statement to Baltimoreans in every neighborhood, on every single street, outlining what this city government will do for them in […]
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U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer recognized at MD Democratic Gala
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com The Maryland Democratic Party Gala was a night of glitz and glam, joy and optimism for the state of the party. Attendees, including Baltimore City and County leaders, state legislators and national representatives, gathered at Martin’s West in Baltimore. A main staple of the night was Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.-05), […]
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Ben Cardin and Fearless host roundtable for minority- and women-owned business owners
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) led a roundtable discussion with Maryland’s minority- and women-owned businesses alongside Fearless CEO Delali Dzirasa in Baltimore on June 16. During the conversation, Dzirasa asked Cardin about how policymakers can advance minority and women entrepreneurs through existing and emerging legislation, his contributions to these enterprises during […]
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Top five hurricane season preparation tips
By Amaka Watson, Defender Network Hurricane season is here, meaning the time has come to prepare for natural disasters that traditionally impact America’s southern states. Preparation is key when it comes to catastrophic events. Individuals and families must take proactive steps to safeguard themselves against potential storms. Here are the top five steps you can […]
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Mental Health America prioritizes youth at week-long conference
By Askya Alexander, Special to the AFRO The Mental Health America Conference hosted a weeklong event in Washington, D.C. from June 6 to June 10. The organization brought renowned experts, practitioners and advocates from across the country to address the pressing challenges surrounding mental health. This year’s theme happened to bring a particular emphasis on […]
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D.C. ranks as most expensive place for early childcare in the U.S.
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that Washington D.C. is the most expensive place in the country for child care. According to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, the annual cost for center-based toddler daycare is $24,396, while home-based toddler daycare costs $19,291. Comparatively, […]
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Biden announces $930 million in grants to expand internet access to every home in the US
By Kavish Harjai, Associated Press The massive federal effort to expand internet access to every home in the U.S. took a major step forward on June 16 with the announcement of $930 million in grants to shore up connections in remote parts of Alaska, rural Texas and dozens of other places where significant gaps in […]
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Morehouse College taps the University of Tennessee’s Derrick Brooms to lead its Black men’s research institute as executive director
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire)━Morehouse College has appointed Dr. Derrick Brooms as the new executive director of its Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI) beginning August 1. An award-winning scholar, activist, educator, speaker, and writer, Brooms brings over two decades of higher education experience, where his education research primarily centers on Black men and […]
