Local author Aaron Curtis has created a new comic book titled “Solu to the Rescue” to highlight the struggles of life in today’s economy and climate, with the aim of providing more diverse stories for young adult readers.
Category: Prince George’s County News
Posted inReligion
Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church celebrates 100 years
The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a Second Century Project to raise funds for repairs and expansion, with Martin Luther King III and other dignitaries participating in the celebration.
Posted in2024 Elections
Uber, Lyft to offer free and discounted rides to polls on Election Day
The NAACP has partnered with Lyft to offer free and discounted trips to election polls across the country, while Uber is offering 50% off rides to polling places and 25% off food orders to watch election results.
Posted in2024 Elections
More than 1 million Marylanders cast early votes in general election
Marylanders voted early in the General Election 2024, with 994,663 people submitting their ballots, and many emphasizing the importance of voting and the impact it can have on future generations.
Posted inBaltimore News
A look at how Biden’s $147 million investment into Maryland Port Administration will bring change to Baltimore
President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in infrastructure grants to support ports nationwide, with the Maryland Port Administration receiving $147 million, which will be used to purchase zero-emission cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks and facilitate the transition of the port to a zero-emission facility.
Posted inMaryland News
New free IRS tax filing option to help Marylanders in 2025
Maryland will join 23 other states in a new IRS direct file system in 2025, allowing more than 700,000 Marylanders to file their federal and state taxes for free, potentially benefiting low-income families.
Posted inBooks
‘Great Minds of Science’ introduces youth to lives of great, lesser-known scientists
Tonya Bolden and David Wilkerson have collaborated to create “Black Lives: Great Minds of Science,” a graphic novel introducing young readers to lesser-known Black scientists and innovators who made significant contributions to their fields.
Posted inMaryland News
Celebrating American Archives Month: Corey Lewis and the Maryland State Archives’ commitment to preserving history
Corey Lewis, an assistant state archivist at the Maryland State Archives, is dedicated to preserving historical documents and records, collaborating with Afro Charities to ensure that the AFRO Archives are preserved and made accessible to the public.
Posted inDMV News
Cell-free schools gaining popularity – even among students
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued guidelines limiting the use of cell phones by students during the school day, citing the impact of social media on the mental health of youth, and the policy will become effective in Virginia public schools on Jan. 1, 2025.
Posted in2024 Elections
Navigating the ballot: Key issues facing voters in the 2024 general election
Black voters are facing a pivotal moment in the upcoming elections, as candidates at national, state and local levels address critical issues such as health disparities, wealth gaps, reproductive rights, voter suppression, and education.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
There are a variety of free events happening in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas in October, including financial health summits, voting celebrations, and small business gatherings.
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Angela Alsobrooks, top Democratic senate candidate in Maryland, speaks on economy, reproductive rights with HBCU students
Morgan State University’s campus newspaper, The Spokesman, hosted a forum for students and the public to hear from leading candidates in the race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks discussing gun violence, reproductive rights, and economic goals.