By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com “Golf is the carat, but education is the key.” That is the mantra that continues to fuel the life of community service, which drives Marlton Golf Course general manager and African American Golf Hall of Famer Jimmy Garvin. Garvin is a DMV transplant who learned the game, which became his […]
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Uplift Maryland Offers Free Training for People Interested In Cannabis Industry
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Next month people looking to leap into the growing cannabis enterprise may get a chance thanks to Uplift Maryland, a community based one stop information hub, that will offer extensive free training on the industry. The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) awarded Uplift Maryland a grant of up to […]
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Young Advocates for a Black State Treasurer
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com As the Maryland General Assembly begins the 2019 session the Black delegates have an opportunity to make a statement that could affect the funding for their constituents. With Governor Larry Hogan entrenched for his second and final term and Peter Franchot serving another term as state comptroller, just one […]
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Braveboy Promises Era of “Brave New Justice”
By MARK F. GRAY, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com With a commitment to hard work, perseverance, and accountability, Aisha Braveboy ushered in the era of “brave new justice” as she was sworn in as the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County. Braveboy, whose political career began as a state delegate in the Maryland House of Representatives before earning her […]
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MLK Justice Fighter: Grace Callwood
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Grace Callwood was born with a spirit to help people. From an early age she found a way to make a difference in the lives of those who are facing life’s greatest challenges despite battling stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. In 2012 Grace launched a nonprofit organization called the We Cancerve […]
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MLK Justice Fighters: Dr. Eugene Williams
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Dr. Eugene Williams lived through the days of Jim Crow America in Virginia and the struggles for equality that accompanied the Civil Rights Movement and social change. The pain of his childhood fueled his drive to become an accomplished educator in the DMV and a vanguard for change in professional […]
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FTA Approves $2million Grant For Purple Line Infrastructure Development
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has approved a $2 million grant for the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to begin infrastructure improvements along the Maryland Purple rail line that will connect Prince George’s and Montgomery counties through D.C. Metro. This grant funds the Purple Line Corridor Mobility, Economic Development and […]
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Continuing King’s Legacy: From the Treasury Dept. to the Pulpit and Classroom, Still in the Fight
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com At 74, the Rev. John S. Barckley, is a foot soldier in the continued fight for justice, educating the masses and keeping the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy alive, and has no plans of stopping. “Continuing the legacy means the struggle that fought for and died for […]
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New Maryland Gun Law Used In 5 Cases Involving Schools
By BRIAN WITTE , Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A new Maryland law that allows courts to temporarily restrict firearms access for people at risk to themselves or others resulted in more than 300 protective orders, five of which were related to schools, the sheriff of the state’s most populous county told lawmakers Tuesday. […]
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MD School System Raises Funds For Student Meals During Shutdown
By The Associated Press UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A Maryland school district is raising money to help provide meals for students affected by the partial government shutdown over President Donald Trump’s promised U.S.-Mexico border wall. The Washington Post reports Prince George’s County Schools interim CEO Monica Goldson announced Thursday that the community can now help pay […]
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Prince George’s Power Couples: Terrells Find Balance
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Attorney Julius Terrell and his wife Cheryl are from two different worlds but have blended their lives into one thriving relationship that works at the office and at home. The enterprising couple are separate owners of a law practice and dentistry but have learned to strike a balance […]
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Bryson Starts Youth Sports Coalition to Improve PG County Athletics
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Dr. Rick Bryson has long been an advocate for youth sports and participatory activities in Prince George’s County. Bryson has put his money where his money mouth is by creating the County’s Scholastic Sports Awards Banquet and has now begun a new initiative designed to improve the quality of […]