By AFRO Staff Climate activists and advocacy groups from all walks of life joined with youth in protest on Earth day, calling for President Biden and White House officials to officially put an end to the use of fossil fuels. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “fossil fuels, or energy sources formed in […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com NoMa Farmers Market Come out and meet your neighbors at the NoMa Farmers Market at Alethia Tanner Park this year. The market runs every Thursday from May to October, From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. shoppers can purchase fresh produce and artisan goods, listen to live music and […]
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Is weed legal in D.C.?
By Ashleigh Fields, Special to the AFRO Thousands of people across the District recently celebrated 4/20, a day for cannabis enthusiasts on April 20. Professional organizations like the National Cannabis Policy Summit hosted a Congressional forum to discuss policy reform on the unofficial holiday, and the National Association of Black Cannabis Lawyers threw a coffee […]
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Susan Rice, Biden’s top domestic policy adviser, departing
By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday that his top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, will leave her post next month. As director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Rice had broad sway on the administration’s approach to health care, immigration and racial inequality. It was a surprising shift for Rice, […]
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Baltimoreans react to Gervonta Davis’ 29th win
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer On the evening of April 22 fans tuned in to see two of boxing’s most prominent athletes go toe-to-toe at theT-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Gervonta Davis faced off against Ryan Garcia. Davis emerged victorious with the 29th win of his career. Garcia went down after being floored in […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com National Day of Prayer On May 4, faith leaders and believers around the country will join together for the National Day of Prayer. In Baltimore, events will be held at Calvary Baptist Church from noon to 1 p.m. A National Day of Prayer Service will also be hosted […]
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The Moore Report: Vinny Quayle: a homeownership champion for Black folks in Baltimore
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Vincent P. Quayle helped scores of Black people get decent, affordable homes in Baltimore. Quayle and I met by chance standing in front of St. Frances Academy decades ago. He was a Jesuit priest, dressed in Black, as they do. We said “hello,” not knowing he would one day be […]
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Legacy of local legislators preserved through art
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Earlier this year Gov. Wes Moore made history by becoming the first Black man to be the governor of the state of Maryland. Moore is now a part of the rich, Black history in the state that is being preserved and told by local artists like Will Watson. Watson is […]
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To Be Equal # 17 – Deceptions By Supreme Court Justices Warrant A Stringent, Enforcable Code Of Ethics
By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League “Justice Thomas has betrayed a fundamental duty of high office: the duty of transparency. This disgraceful lawbreaking is precisely the sort of thing Congress has charged the attorney general with responsibility for addressing. It would be an absolute dereliction of duty if the Department of […]
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AFRO High Tea honors leading ladies in Maryland politics
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer The fifth annual AFRO High Tea was held in Baltimore on April 22. Maryland’s finest came together for a sold out event that was held at Martin’s West. Women adorned large hats, lacy gloves in a display of divine femininity, and men donned their best suits and ties. The […]
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Ashleigh Fields hired as new AFRO assistant editor
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff A fresh perspective has arrived at The AFRO-American Newspapers. Ashleigh Fields has been named the new assistant editor, bringing new ideas to the oldest Black-owned business in Maryland. Fields’ passion for Black media is one she’s been pursuing throughout her entire college tenure. The North Carolina native is a graduating […]
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Donate Life Maryland highlights transplant recipient’s story for National Donate Life Month
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com April is known as National Donate Life Month, a time to promote the importance of people registering as organ, eye and tissue donors and to dispel misconceptions surrounding organ donation. Across the United States, there are more than 100,000 people waiting for a life-saving transplant, according to the […]