By Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com A Prince George’s County Police Officer has been acquitted in the Jan. 27, 2020 death of William Green, a resident of Southeast D.C. who was shot while in handcuffs. Michael Owen Jr. was found not guilty of four charges filed against him in a Prince George’s County Circuit […]
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Storm drenches Florida and South Carolina while heading up East Coast
The Associated Press GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Dec. 17, forcing water rescues from flooded streets and the cancellation of some holiday celebrations. Authorities rescued dozens of motorists stranded by floodwaters in South Carolina’s waterfront community of Georgetown, according […]
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Councilmember Ingrid Watson holds community forum on crime
By Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO More than 200 Prince George’s County citizens filled the Bowie State University’s Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 28 to partake in the community forum on rising youth crime. Also in attendance were Prince George’s County law enforcement and local and state representatives. Sponsored by Councilmember Ingrid Watson (D-District 4), […]
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Governor Moore announces ‘UPLIFT’ to accelerate homeownership in historically redlined communities
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Maryland residents living in historically redlined communities may now get a new chance at homeownership, thanks to a new program announced by Gov. Wes Moore on Dec. 4. Managed by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation (UPLIFT) will tackle appraisal […]
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Afro Charities seeks $350,000 in pledge donations before Dec. 31
More than $3.2 million in funding to be unlocked if goal is reached By Savannah WoodSpecial to the AFRO In August, Afro Charities launched its Make History With Us! campaign in an effort to raise $350,000 by December 31. The funds will be used towards securing a financial closing for their Upton Mansion redevelopment, which […]
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Prince George’s County Legislators collaborate to reduce youth crime
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO More than 200 Prince George’s County citizens filled the Bowie State University’s Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 28 to partake in the community forum on rising youth crime. Also in attendance were Prince George’s County law enforcement and local and state representatives. Sponsored by Councilmember Ingrid Watson (D-Greenbelt-District 4), the […]
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Leading the Way: CareFirst’s Holistic Approach to Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
By Ashley Johnson, CSC-AD, MSW-C Staying healthy isn’t just about taking care of your physical health. Mental health also plays an important role in our overall well-being. Recent studies, including the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health released earlier this year, reveal millions of Americans face mental health and subsequent substance use challenges. […]
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AFRO inside look: meet the husband-and-wife team behind Boyd CruWines, the first Black family-owned wine company in Maryland
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Husband and wife Jon’ll and Matthew Boyd have opened the first Black, family-owned wine company in Maryland. The two created Boyd Cru Wines last spring, after years of sharing and appreciating wine together. According to the Association of African American Vintners, less than 1 percent of wineries in […]
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Council member Ric Gordon dies suddenly at age 41
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The City of Greenbelt, Md., announced that Councilmember Ric Gordon (D-At-Large) suddenly died on Nov. 26 at 41 years old. “The sudden passing of Ric Gordon is a great loss to the Greenbelt community, Prince George’s County, and the State of Maryland,” said Greenbelt Mayor Emmett V. Jordan […]
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs workforce development executive order
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore recently delivered good news for union workers throughout Maryland. On Nov. 17, Moore and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee joined numerous union workers at the Maryland Transportation Administration (MTA) Eastern Bus Division in East Baltimore to announce and sign a workforce development executive order. […]
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JPMorgan Chase invests $5.3M to support students in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business reporter, msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase announced a $5.3 million investment to expand career opportunities for high school students in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia on Nov. 30. The funds will be used to support TalentReady, an initiative of the Greater Washington Partnership (GWP) and Education Strategy Group (ESG) that prepares young […]
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AP Exclusive: America’s Black attorneys general discuss race, politics and the justice system
By Matt Brown, The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The American legal system is facing a crisis of trust in communities around the country, with people of all races and across the political spectrum. For many, recent protests against police brutality called attention to longstanding discrepancies in the administration of justice. For others, criticism of […]