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Black leaders in banking: Q&A with Wells Fargo’s Kristy Fercho

by Word in BlackMarch 18, 2023March 18, 2023

By Wells Fargo, Word in Black Q: Can you describe your role at Wells Fargo? A: I lead Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion (DSRI) and Home Lending for Wells Fargo. […]

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20th Annual DC/MD Black College Expo™ March 18th at Bowie State

by BlackPR.comMarch 17, 2023March 17, 2023

(Black PR Wire) Prince George’s County, Maryland – National College Resources Foundation is proud to announce the 20th Annual DC/MD Black College Expo™ Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Bowie State University, 14000 […]

Posted inPrince George's County News

50K for 50 Years – Bowie State University colleagues and students honor legacy of veteran educator

by Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing EditorMarch 17, 2023March 17, 2023

By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Barbara Jean Smith has been a faculty member with the Bowie State University School of Education for 50 years.  That’s fifty years of sharing and […]

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Maryland House legislators pass bill for commemorative day to recognize Black and Hispanic women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

by Tashi McQueenMarch 16, 2023March 20, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion may soon have their own official commemorative day in the state of Maryland. On […]

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CASH Campaign of Maryland to host 16th Money Power Day, the region’s largest, free financial education event

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is hosting its 16th Money Power Day on March 18 at the Baltimore […]

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AFRO salute: the women behind the 6888th keep pushing

by Frances Toni Draper AFRO PublisherMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023

By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher On March 15, I had the distinct honor of testifying in favor of Maryland House Bill 0370, sponsored by Delegate Mike Rogers (D- Anne […]

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Advocates call for Senate to pass ‘Safe Harbor’ protections for sex trafficking victims

by Capital News ServiceMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023

By MICHELLE LARKIN, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Monique Smith was sex trafficked from New York to Maryland at age 1. Because of the abuse she suffered, she decided […]

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Controversial gun control bill advances in Maryland Senate

by Capital News ServiceMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023

By JENNIFER GABLE, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland Senate passed the controversial Gun Safety Act of 2023, which limits the circumstances where someone can carry a weapon […]

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The women behind the Black Press

by Word in BlackMarch 13, 2023March 13, 2023

By Nadira Jamerson, Word in Black In the past few years, we’ve seen Ida B. Wells — one of the most prominent journalists, anti-lynching activists, and women’s rights activists in […]

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Five organizations leading the battle against hunger and food insecurity

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterMarch 13, 2023March 13, 2023

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The “food desert” label has seen an uptick in usage, as low-income communities across the country continue to lose access to fresh fruits […]

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Annual Black Leading Women Celebration takes place in Baltimore

by Special to the AFROMarch 7, 2023March 7, 2023

By Nicole Kirby, Special to the AFRO Black women took the spotlight at a recent annual event hosted by Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC), a non-profit focusing on arts […]

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Del. Amprey defends Maryland rap artists in recent bill

by Tashi McQueenMarch 6, 2023March 6, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On Feb. 28, Del. Marlon Amprey (D-Md-40) introduced HB0940, Criminal Procedure – Evidence – Admissibility of Creative Expression. “HB0940 is a bill to […]

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