By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion may soon have their own official commemorative day in the state of Maryland. On March 15, HB0370 was heard in the Health and Government Operations Committee in the House Office Building. Del. Mike Rogers (D-32), leading sponsor of House […]
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#Faithworks: the iconic role and evolution of church mothers
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO In some African American churches, the time-honored tradition of “church mothers” is still vibrant. For generations, pastors and congregants have cherished these devout women for their wisdom, faith, and dedication. Church mothers serve in a variety of roles across a broad spectrum. Faithful to the call, they give […]
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CASH Campaign of Maryland to host 16th Money Power Day, the region’s largest, free financial education event
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is hosting its 16th Money Power Day on March 18 at the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Western High School campuses from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is the region’s largest, free financial education fair, helping attendees […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: how Delores Douglass, the 84-yr-old philanthropist, is still making change
By Beverly Richards, Special to the AFRO When she isn’t meeting with her various groups of friends as the “Queen” of Atrium Village, a senior living community, twice retired 84-year-old Delores Douglass can be found looking for new ways to give back to her community. An advocate for the elderly, Douglass’ main project has been […]
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Damali Rhett Harding named acting U.S. program director for Regulatory Assistance Project
By BlackPressUSA The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports energy regulators in the clean energy transition, announces that Damali Rhett Harding has been named acting director of its U.S. program, effective March 17. Harding, a highly regarded expert in renewable energy and electric utilities, joined RAP last year as the U.S. […]
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About time: Toni Morrison honored with new stamp
By Aswad Walker, The Houston Defender Nobel laureate and former Texas Southern University faculty member Toni Morrison was recently “forever immortalized” on a stamp honoring her prolific career as an uncompromising, “for the culture” writer, editor, scholar and mentor. The new stamp was unveiled this month in a tribute at Princeton University, where Morrison taught […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Women of color shine in Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Women’s History Month, coupled with Black History Month, easily creates a season for Black women to receive recognition and appreciation that is well overdue. From healthcare to education, technology and art, women are leading the way. And when it comes to the political arena, Maryland has several Black […]
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Baltimore City Council special committee confirms Faith Leach as chief administrative officer
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO It took the Baltimore City Council’s Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee less than 20 minutes to approve the nomination of Faith Leach as Baltimore City Administrator. The March 13 unanimous vote marked an abrupt reversal of the special committee’s March 9 rejection of the nomination. Leach has been […]
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Coppin State Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball
BALTIMORE – Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director Derek Carter today announced that Dixon is relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After fully evaluating the men’s basketball program and performance, we feel a change of leadership is necessary moving forward,” said Carter. “We […]
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Advocates call for Senate to pass ‘Safe Harbor’ protections for sex trafficking victims
By MICHELLE LARKIN, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Monique Smith was sex trafficked from New York to Maryland at age 1. Because of the abuse she suffered, she decided to run away to Florida at age 18, where she experienced prostitution and trafficking again. “As a survivor and advocate, I want to see more […]
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Controversial gun control bill advances in Maryland Senate
By JENNIFER GABLE, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland Senate passed the controversial Gun Safety Act of 2023, which limits the circumstances where someone can carry a weapon even with a concealed carry permit, on Monday evening following a spirited debate. Initially sponsored by Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher, D-Montgomery, and then-Sen. Susan Lee, D-Montgomery, […]
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Q&A with Shelby Switzer, new director of Baltimore’s Digital Services Team
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Mayor Brandon Scott in January announced that Shelby Switzer would become director of Baltimore’s new Digital Services Team. The unit, created with a $2.1 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is the umbrella under which digital services are to be streamlined in the city. The […]