By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO Billy W. Bridges, 61, worked for the Prince George’s County school system for 24 years and has seen the county’s uneven economic growth, persistent problems with public safety, and lack of access to first-rate medical care. He has a plan. Bridges, originally from Mississippi, came to Prince George’s […]
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Moisette ‘Tonya’ Sweat calls for new leadership in Prince George’s County
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO Moisette “Tonya” Sweat, 49, is an attorney who has never run for public office. She says she understands the DMV political environment well because of her work with the local, state and federal government. Sweat says she is infuriated with what she sees as the “lack of leadership” […]
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Sherman Hardy: Drawing on military experience to make Prince George’s County affordable and equitable
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO Sherman Hardy, 38, says he has always been the youngest in the boardroom and many of the rooms he has entered to make major decisions. The Air Force veteran, originally from Miami, Fla., is running for Prince George’s County executive because “I care about my county and how […]
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Community banking to community building
By Byna Elliott, Head of JPMorgan Chase Advancing Black Pathways Last month we celebrated Juneteenth. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the work that still must be done to bring about a more equitable society. We should recognize Juneteenth each year as a time to harness what unites us and […]
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Black candidates look to make history, and make political returns, in Maryland primary elections
TheGrio is closely watching the Maryland gubernatorial and attorney general contests and the race for the 4th Congressional District, where former congresswoman Donna Edwards is looking to win back her old seat. By April Ryan, TheGrio There are a number of important primary contests this upcoming election Tuesday. Two races theGrio is closely watching are […]
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Good Green Grant Program awards funds to nonprofits creating opportunity in Black and Brown communities impacted by the War on Drugs
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.co Green Thumb Industries, a national cannabis retailer and consumer packaged goods company, recently opened applications for its Good Green Grant Program, which awards unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations that create change in education, employment and expungement for underserved communities. The program is open […]
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Clark Construction Group’s Strategic Partnership Program bolsters capacity for small contractors
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Clark Construction Group (Clark) has long been considered one of the largest, most experienced general contractors in the country. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the firm works in 12 markets and is known for its intricate and complex projects, such as Oriole Park at […]
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#FaithWorks: Local Church Hosts Annual Picnic to Bring the Community Together
Christ Restoration Ministries is inviting local residents to attend its Annual Church Picnic for fun, food, and giveaways. Laurel, MD — Summertime is for breaking out the grills, enjoying time with friends and family, and making great memories. With an ongoing pandemic, rising gas prices, and deadly mass shootings, churches are taking bolder steps to return […]
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#FaithWorks: Scotland AME Zion Church Groundbreaking Ceremony
By Special to the AFRO A groundbreaking ceremony will be held this weekend at an important historic site in Maryland. The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church in Montgomery County was built by hand and opened in 1924 by Black congregants establishing new lives as landowners. The Scotland community dates to the Reconstruction era […]
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We, as a Nation, Are Failing Black Children: A Call to Action
By Jacqui Patterson and Nsedu Obot Witherspoon We are mamas, aunties, and sisters. We are public health practitioners, racial justice activists, and social justice champions. And we are raising the alarm about the plight of Black children in these United States. To this end, we announce the release of, The Racism that Upends the Cradle: How […]
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Maryland suspends “good and substantial reason” requirement for concealed carry after Supreme Court ruling, local leaders respond
By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO The court exercised its federal power to uphold Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights Marylanders who want to conceal a weapon no longer have to prove that they have a “good and substantial reason” for wanting to hide a weapon. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a statement on July […]
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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Prepared for Busy Summer Travel Season
Airport Sees Growing Passenger Traffic Ahead of Holiday Weekend The peak summer travel season is underway, and a busy weekend is expected over the Fourth of July holiday at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Air service and passenger traffic continue to grow, with new airlines and the return of several domestic and international routes. “There […]