By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com BOWIE STATE BOUNCES BACK FOR CIAA WIN Bowie State ended a two-game losing streak by stopping Johnson C. Smith. This was a critical early win as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) race went into high gear even as winter break continued. Redshirt junior David Belle sank a pair of […]
Category: Prince George’s County News
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Prince George’s Gets CDC Grant
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com Improvements to health care have been a major cause for concern for residents of Prince George’s County but improvements continue. The Centers for Disease Control recently announced that it has awarded a $12 million grant to help improve chronic health disease at facilities throughout the County and southern Maryland. […]
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Maryland County Executives Back Drug Affordability Board
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Maryland lawmakers are taking action to manage prescription drug prices and gouging, by working to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in the state. On Jan. 3 County executives from throughout the state of Maryland met in order to support the proposal for a drug affordability board in hopes […]
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Maryland Man Arrested In Shooting That Killed 2
CLINTON, Md. (AP) — Maryland police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that left two people dead. The Prince George’s County Police Department issued a news release saying that 20-year-old Sean Davis Jr. of Accokeek was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting Thursday night in Clinton. The news release said that two 19-year-old […]
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Trump Signs Ashanti Alert
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Despite his continued decision to shutdown the government, as one of his last duties of 2018, Donald Trump signed the legislation for the Ashanti Alert Act, an emergency system to notify officials and the public about a missing person ages 18-64. The legislation is named after Prince George’s County […]
Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, Prince George's County News, TV and Film, Washington D.C. News
Keith Hamilton Cobb Brings American Moor Back To D.C.
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer What is the old saying? History has a way of repeating itself? If that is true actor Keith Hamilton Cobb hopes to add something new to the conversation of race, theater, art and love, as he returns to the District with his breakthrough play “American Moor”. American Moor,” the […]
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Multiple Car Accident Claims Three Children in Oxon Hill
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The dangerous speed trap that is Indian Head Highway (MD-210) in Oxon Hill, MD., claimed three siblings last Sunday evening after a hit and run accident that was caused by a motorist who authorities believe was driving under the influence. According to multiple reports three children were killed […]
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There’s Still Time to See UnSeen At Portrait Gallery
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Even though The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery is technically not on the National Mall geographically, it is still one of the most important museums in the District. Over the past few years it has housed some important exhibitions pertaining to the African and African American Diaspora. Just think of […]
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Power Couples in PG County: Johnsons Turn House of Memories Into Hospitality Enterprise
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com On a small parcel of land in southern Prince George’s County the Nelson Manor represents a collaborative transition from a lifetime of memories into a flourishing African American family owned business. Tarus and Yolanda Nelson have turned their empty nest into a luxury vacation rental property which they hope make […]
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Prince Georgians Share Their Hopes for the New Year
By Mark Gray, AFRO Staff Writer As we usher in 2019, the AFRO spoke to Prince Georgians about their hopes for the New Year. Below are their New Year’s resolutions: “I look to increase my health and wellness in 2019. Financially, I plan to increase my savings and investing through the stock market even though it […]
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Alsobrooks Reprimands Trump for Shutdown
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com With more than a week of the federal government having been shut down, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to end the interruption in government affairs. “On behalf of the more than 920,000 citizens and residents of Prince George’s County, […]
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The Science Princess Brings Business Savvy and Slime
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Its early evening on a Friday, and while many tweens may be relishing some social media time, or a chance to call friends, or even watch a movie, Maria Raquel Thomas is talking to a reporter about her business venture. Thomas, 12, not only faces the daunting task of […]