By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will open the 2020-2021 school year in a virtual learning environment where students will be in class from home through, at least, December, with hopes to reopen for in-school instruction next spring. A 150-page report was released on June 30 outlining […]
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NFL Opens Season With Black National Anthem
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Two years ago, Dr. Eugene Williams Sr. had a dream that was born from the technology that now speaks through Alexa. The popular device that controls electronics and appliances in homes offered him a chance to find a song that brings peace to the retired educator’s Prince […]
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Task Force Calls For Police Reform In Prince George’s County
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com The loudest calls for police reform rose above the chants to defund local departments when a coalition of minority officers proposed sweeping changes in Prince George’s County. Just over a month following the resignation of former Prince George’s County police chief Hank Stawinski, a group of current and […]
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Commentary: The Power of Discretion
By Aisha N. Braveboy and Markus Summers The incident started with police responding to an alarm triggered at a commercial establishment and ended with one of those responding officers convicted of second-degree assault and misconduct in office. In the fall of 2018, police were called out to a CVS in Temple Hills, Maryland. Andre Verdier […]
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College Students Create Awareness Videos to Combat Opioid Abuse
College Students Create Awareness Videos to Combat Opioid Abuse In Maryland Baltimore, MD – (7-23-20) – Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford and Maryland’s Higher Education Commission Secretary, Dr. James D. Fielder, today announced the awarding of $46,000 in scholarships to Maryland students who are helping to combat opioid abuse in Maryland. Since 2015, Lt. Governor Rutherford has led the state’s […]
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THE RUNDOWN – REST IN POWER REP. JOHN R. LEWIS
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green speaks on the life of Congressman John R. Lewis, his impact on this country, and other trending topics in this weeks AFRO American Newspaper.
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AFRO FACTS – 2 JULY 24th RACE RIOTS
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green talks about two (2) riots that took place on July 24th.
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Virus Hits Frontline Workers in Taxed Public Health System
By Laura Ungar KHN and the Associated Press As a veteran public health worker, Chantee Mack knew the coronavirus could kill. She already faced health challenges and didn’t want to take any chances during the pandemic. So she asked — twice — for permission to work from home. She was deemed essential and told no. […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Ivey Calls For Special Session of General Assembly
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Prince George’s County Delegate Julian Ivey (D-47A) may not have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but his passion for politics and public service are part of his DNA. Ivey, 24, the son of former State’s Attorney Glen Ivey and 5th District Council member […]
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PGCEA President Says Teachers, Staff Want Schools To Open Safely
By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) announced the school year will utilize virtual learning this August, and, while they miss in-person lessons, teachers and staff have said they want to return to their buildings to interact with their students in a face to face learning environment only if […]
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American Red Cross-Run for the Red Virtual Run
We’ve all been stuck inside for months waiting for something, anything to do. We’re antsy, irritated, happy, and sad. Feeling all the feels. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could get outside, moving our bodies, and give back to the community all at once? Well, you can! The Red Cross is hosting a socially distanced […]
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Open Letter From Local Newspapers to the D.C. Council
Dear Councilmember: Representatives from local newspapers and businesses have met with many Councilmembers this past week to speak out against the proposed taxes on advertising and personal information. We’d like to summarize why the proposed tax will further endanger local news. Local news media connects our community. It covers news that deeply affects residents and […]