The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights hosted its 2025 Annual Civil Rights Gala on Aug. 23 at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, featuring a panel discussion on unity, policy and the future of leadership. Panelists Jeff Johnson, Tamika D. Mallory and Maryland Del. Malcolm P. Ruff, D-District 41, urged attendees to stay committed to the civil rights movement and invest in young leadership.
Category: Prince George’s County News
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Reading, writing and road rules: AAA offers lesson in back-to-school traffic safety
As schools in D.C. and Maryland reopen for the 2025–26 academic year, AAA is reminding motorists, parents, students, and bicyclists to stay alert and follow traffic safety rules to keep children safe. With increased congestion around schools, risks posed by distracted driving, red-light running, and improper bus passing are heightened. AAA highlights state laws, offers safety tips for bus riders, pedestrians, bicyclists, and parents handling drop-offs and pick-ups, and stresses vigilance to prevent avoidable tragedies.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service launches free new special education project to help families statewide
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) begins recruiting attorneys, consultants and advocates to join its paid Special Education Project panel.
Posted inMaryland News
Attorney General Brown sues to stop federal cuts that threaten state energy programs
By Maryland Office of the Attorney General Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 17 other states in suing to block the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from imposing a new funding cap that cuts support for vital state-run clean energy and energy efficiency programs. The new DOE policy would limit funding for critical administrative […]
Posted inEducation
How Black educators have experienced and managed burnout
Teachers across the nation are dealing with burnout, with symptoms ranging from fatigue to apathy about work and irritability in their time off.
Posted inHBCU
Bowie State University ranks No. 5 in Forbes’ 2025 top online HBCUs list
Bowie State University has been ranked No. 5 on Forbes’ 2025 list of the best HBCUs offering online degrees, recognizing its high-quality, affordable, and accessible virtual programs. The honor reflects the university’s commitment to meeting students where they are and preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world.
Posted inBUSINESS
From vision to venture: Founders building with heart and hustle
Black business ownership is on the rise, with entrepreneurs like Anissa Truitt, Christina Sledge and Ceal Starks transforming personal missions into purpose-driven, community-centered ventures.
Posted inBUSINESS
Innovation with intention: The power and diversity of Black-owned ventures
Black entrepreneurs across industries are redefining success by centering community, innovation and purpose. From holistic health to tech accelerators to campus digital transformation, these leaders are proving that entrepreneurship in the Black community is as diverse as it is resilient.
Posted inDMV News
5 Washingtonians spotlight beloved Black-owned businesses
By Nyame-Kye KondoSpecial to the AFRO The AFRO had the pleasure of catching up with some Washingtonians as they went about their daily lives. We asked five individuals to name their favorite Black-owned businesses in the area and their answers reflected both the shared culture and varied interests of the African-American community. Dezhane Moore – […]
Posted inBaltimore News
​​Three key tips for newspapers to thrive for the next 100 years
AFRO leaders share three key tips for Black newspapers to thrive: balancing legacy, innovation, and engagement with younger generations amid industry challenges.
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News
Ink, identity, and influence: The AFRO’s ongoing legacy
The AFRO has long been a vital voice for the Black community, shining a light on issues often neglected by mainstream media. As it nears its 133rd anniversary, the newspaper continues its mission to confront injustice and amplify Black voices in a changing political landscape.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Virginia man convicted in brutal slaying of Maryland woman, his ex-girlfriend
Kevin Derr, 51, has been convicted of first-degree murder and other charges for the April 2024 stabbing death of his former girlfriend, 47-year-old Wendolyn McKoy, in Prince George’s County, Md. Prosecutors say Derr lay in wait, forced McKoy into her home, and stabbed her 78 times in front of a minor; he faces life without parole when sentenced in November.