By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks made history on June 26 when county Democratic voters made her their choice to be the next county executive. As a result of her 62 percent victory, Alsobrooks becomes the first woman poised to be the chief administrative manager and political leader of […]
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Are Tolls Coming to the BW-Parkway?
By Hamil R. Harris, Special to the AFRO Traveling along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and I-270 could come with a toll if President Donald Trump and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan have their way. The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Governor have signed an agreement to consider transferring ownership of the BW-Parkway from Uncle Sam to […]
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Following Defeat, Baker Graciously Concedes to Jealous
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III lost to former NAACP president Ben Jealous to secure the Democratic nomination to challenge Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in the November 6 general election. Baker received 29 percent of the vote while Jealous had 39 percent. Baker was gracious in his concession […]
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Bryson’s Passion Keeps P.G. County’s Spring Sports Awards Swinging
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Dr. Rick Bryson has a passion for baseball, kids and athletes. The Prince George’s County based podiatrist has worked tirelessly to bring attention to swing sports with little support. Nonetheless, Bryson continues to spend his time and his money to bring attention to high school baseball and softball […]
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The Day (and Night) Ben Jealous Won the Democratic Gov. Primary
By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO What follows is an intimate account of Ben Jealous’ final day of campaigning before his decisive primary win. Polls are open at Barack Obama Elementary School June 26 at 7 a.m. Ben Jealous’ boosters are already out in force, waving signs, waving to voters, and waving down cars […]
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Ward Will Work For Respect for District 24
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Seat Pleasant businesswoman LaTasha Ward is running to be a Maryland State delegate because she wants her district to be treated with the same respect that other districts’ residents get. “I have lived in District 24 all of my life,” Ward told the AFRO. “There are some things that […]
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Seat Pleasant Prepares People to Work High Tech Jobs
By Hamil R. Harris, Special to the AFRO The City of Seat Pleasant has reached an agreement with Prince George’s County Community College to find potential workers that can be prepared to work in high tech jobs- part of the city’s “smart growth initiative.”. “Seat Pleasant made a significant milestone towards its digital transformation,” said Seat […]
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“The Scholarship Lady” Helps Student Athletes Score Late Funding For College
By MARK F. GRAY, Special to the AFRO When high school student athletes are awarded college athletic scholarships conventional thought is that it covers all the expenses of a post-secondary education. However, there is a difference between an athlete who competes in glamorous high-profile Division I major college sports such as football and basketball and those […]
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Franklin Wants to Take His Service Countywide
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Mel Franklin has represented District 9 on the Prince George’s County Council for the past eight years. He wants the voters of the county to give him another four years so he can continue his work. “I believe in Prince George’s County,” Franklin told the AFRO. “I love its […]
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Van Hollen Talks About Fatherhood
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen told a group of Prince George’s County men that fatherhood is one of the most important undertakings a man has during his lifetime. On June 16, Van Hollen was the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Christopher G. Riley Breakfast sponsored by Pi Upsilon […]
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Celebrating Black Fatherhood
Hamzat Sani, Brigette White, Special to the AFRO Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been petrified of being a father. Between all the talk about Black men being absent from the household, being wife beaters and being unable to provide or be emotionally available to their families due to the difficulty of walking through this […]
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Top Candidates Debate as Finish Line Approaches
By Hamil R. Harris, Special to the AFRO The sanctuary of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, Maryland, was filled with as the four top candidates for County Executive participated in a debate that took place exactly two weeks before the June 26th Democratic primary. The debate was sponsored by Howard University radio […]