Aisha Braveboy was sworn in as the 10th Prince George’s County Executive on June 19 at the University of Maryland, with notable guests like Gov. Wes Moore and actor Taraji P. Henson in attendance. In her speech, Braveboy emphasized openness, community involvement, and immediate priorities such as clean streets, unity in government and support for local businesses.
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Posted inNational News
White House’s unilateral bombing of Iran nuclear sites draws rising criticism
The U.S. military, working alongside Israeli forces, carried out coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in what the White House called a decisive blow to Tehran’s enrichment program. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in the conflict, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers over the lack of congressional approval and the risk of broader war.
Posted inBaltimore News
Port of Baltimore could see tariff impacts in June
Shipping containers stack up at the Port of Baltimore, as officials await the delayed impact of the United States’ President’s tariffs on Chinese goods.
Posted inU.S. Government
US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign against nuclear program
The U.S. launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel’s campaign to cripple Tehran’s nuclear program using bunker-busting bombs and missiles. The move marks a major escalation, with Iran vowing retaliation and fears rising of a broader regional war.
Posted inHBCU
First HBCU pavilion at Venice Biennale honors African Diaspora with a talking drum
Morgan State University has become the first HBCU to participate in the Venice Architecture Biennale with “ReCall & Response,” a pavilion shaped like a “talking drum” that honors the cultural legacy of the African Diaspora. Designed by students and faculty from Morgan State, Tuskegee, and Clemson Universities, the sustainably built structure blends architecture, African heritage, and sound to symbolize connection, memory, and collaborative healing across continents.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Former senator Jill Carter launches Walter P. Carter Institute for Leadership and Service
Former Maryland lawmaker Jill P. Carter has launched the Walter P. Carter Institute for Leadership and Service to honor her father’s civil rights legacy and empower Baltimore communities through collaboration, education and cultural preservation.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Reactions mixed after D.C. Council votes to pause tipped worker minimum wage
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the City Council have paused a scheduled minimum wage increase for tipped workers under Initiative 82, citing concerns about economic strain on local businesses and the city’s reliance on federal funding. While business advocates argue the law accelerates restaurant closures, many tipped workers and supporters believe the voter-approved measure is essential for fair compensation and should be upheld.
Posted inJuneteeth
Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. on June 19, 2025, honored the end of slavery while also confronting modern political efforts to suppress Black history and diversity initiatives. Participants emphasized the importance of unity, truth-telling, and cultural pride amid a divisive national climate.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City NAACP speaks on death of man killed in police involved shooting
Officials are investigating the circumstances of a police-involved shooting near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. and Laurens St. on June 17. According to the Baltimore City NAACP, the man killed was Bilal “BJ” Abdullah.
Posted inNAACP
For the 1st time in its 116-year history, the NAACP won’t invite sitting president to its annual convention
For the first time in its 116-year history, the NAACP will not invite a sitting president to its national convention, citing the 47th president’s attacks on democracy and civil rights. The organization criticized his authoritarian policies, including voter suppression, military crackdowns on civilians and the removal of diversity-focused programs, while the White House accused the NAACP of sowing division.
Posted inNational News
10 years after Charleston church massacre, faith leaders lament that the country hasn’t changed
On the 10th anniversary of the Charleston church massacre, faith leaders and survivors gathered at Mother Emanuel AME to honor the Emanuel Nine and reflect on a nation still plagued by racism, gun violence, and hate. Despite calls for justice and reform, many lamented that little has changed, though moments of unity and forgiveness offered hope.
Posted inDMV News
No justice, no (Montgomery County) Juneteenth
The Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) is urging a full boycott of Montgomery County’s official Juneteenth celebration at BlackRock Center for the Arts, calling it a hypocritical display by leaders complicit in ongoing racial violence and erasure of Black history. Instead, BACC invites the public to attend “The People’s Juneteenth” on June 19, a grassroots event honoring ancestors buried at the desecrated Moses African Cemetery and spotlighting local racial justice issues.