Category: Prince George’s County News
Rent stabilization in Prince George’s County takes hold amidst skyrocketing rental rates and evictions
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO With rental rates skyrocketing and eviction rates ranking among the highest in the state, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and members of the County Council are looking toward sustainable solutions for the 40 percent of county residents who are renters. While officials come up with a plan, […]
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Harambee Conference stresses importance of mental health wellness for young Black men
By Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO The high rate of Black youngsters taking their own lives is heart-rending. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, suicide rates among Black youth have risen faster than in other racial/ethnic group during the past two decades, with suicide rates in Black males, ages […]
Black leaders in banking: Q&A with Wells Fargo’s Kristy Fercho
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. As the leader of DSRI, I am responsible for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into every aspect of the company’s business and delivering marketplace […]
20th Annual DC/MD Black College Expo™ March 18th at Bowie State
(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 Jericho Park Rd., Bowie Maryland 20715, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The expo shares the rich history and legacy of historically black colleges and […]
50K for 50 Years – Bowie State University colleagues and students honor legacy of veteran educator
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 shaping the fundamentals of education. Fifty years of ensuring Bowie State- trained educators head off to their classrooms with best pedagogy. Fifty years of the […]
Maryland House legislators pass bill for commemorative day to recognize Black and Hispanic women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
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 March 15, HB0370 was heard in the Health and Government Operations Committee in the House Office Building. Del. Mike Rogers (D-32), leading sponsor of House […]
CASH Campaign of Maryland to host 16th Money Power Day, the region’s largest, free financial education event
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 Polytechnic Institute and Western High School campuses from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is the region’s largest, free financial education fair, helping attendees […]
Advocates call for Senate to pass ‘Safe Harbor’ protections for sex trafficking victims
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 to run away to Florida at age 18, where she experienced prostitution and trafficking again. “As a survivor and advocate, I want to see more […]
Controversial gun control bill advances in Maryland Senate
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 even with a concealed carry permit, on Monday evening following a spirited debate. Initially sponsored by Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher, D-Montgomery, and then-Sen. Susan Lee, D-Montgomery, […]
The women behind the Black Press
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 history — finally get the recognition she deserves. The Ida B. Wells Society was launched in 2016. In 2018, the New York Times belatedly ran […]
Five organizations leading the battle against hunger and food insecurity
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 and vegetables and full-service grocery stores within a ten mile radius. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 13.5 million U.S. residents are current […]