By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Currently, there are over 106,000 people in the U.S. on the national transplant waiting list, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. Every nine minutes, another person is added to that list, and every day, 17 people die while waiting for an […]
Category: Prince George’s County News
Posted inCoronavirus
New research: 63 percent of Maryland’s Black and Hispanic children lived in financial hardship pre-pandemic
By Special to the AFRO The majority of Maryland’s Black and Hispanic children — 61 percent and 68 percent respectively — lived in households that couldn’t afford the basics in 2019. This statistic was compared to 31 percent of White children who couldn’t afford necessities during the same year, according to a new report from […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Easter Surprise! Free gas!
By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO The morning was as lovely and welcoming as the volunteers who greeted and pumped gas for hundreds of drivers and passengers this Saturday morning. One thousand people were the surprise recipients of a pre-Easter gas give away sponsored by Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria VA. The church gave away […]
Posted inNational News
Black health is Black wealth
By Frances Murphy (Toni) Draper, AFRO Publisher As we reflect on Black wealth during financial literacy month, I’m often reminded that wealth means different things to different people. To some it’s inconsequential. To others, it’s fleeting. And still others express a desire to be wealthy but are uncertain of how and where to start. Unfortunately, […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Sine Die, the end of 2022 General Assembly legislative session, in photographs and video
By JOE RYAN and E.A. BREEDEN, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – Capital News Service provides a photo and video gallery of colorful photos of sine die, the end of 2022 General Assembly legislative session, with captions. Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the AFRO family as a member – subscribers are now […]
Posted inHBCU
James Clyburn, US Congress Majority Whip Visits students at Bowie State University
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO DC Editor US Rep. James Clyburn (D-S. Carolina) got off of Capitol Hill last week and visited with students on the campus of Bowie State University. During a forum held in the Student Ballroom, Clyburn answered questions from students about the recent rash of HBCU bomb threats reported at Bowie State […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Bowie State announces BIONIC initiative to combat malign misinformation and disinformation campaigns
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Bowie State University (BSU) alongside The Maryland Center at BSU announced on Wednesday the establishment of a new innovation center that will execute research and develop projects centered in countering misinformation and disinformation, as well as their consequences. The Bowie State University Influence […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Legislative Brief HB0023
By J. J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO As the state of Maryland works to improve its approach to bettering the education system, new measures of accountability are being proposed. House Bill 0023 is being used as tool that could possibly address steps on how Maryland schools implement actions for correcting their student’s behavior. The […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Court of Appeals announces postponement of the Gubernatorial Election
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO In an order issued on March 15, The Maryland Court of Appeals has postponed the state’s Gubernatorial Primary Election from June 28 to July 19, shortening the general election season, amid legal challenges to redistricting. The state’s high court acted as a series of continuing legal challenges […]
Posted inBUSINESS
All-natural feminine care brand GNTLE defies stigmas surrounding vaginal health
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com In college, Leda Toussaint’s favorite subjects were anatomy and physiology, which makes it no surprise that she’s now running her own feminine care company. GNTLE, launched in 2018, is an all-natural feminine care brand that heals, balances and protects women’s vaginas and vulvas. […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Legislative Brief 0937
By J. J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO In 1973 America was introduced to an important part of the Women’s Movement, Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113. It was the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman’s right to choose to have an abortion without excessive government […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Jacq and Joe’s Coffee builds legacy for Maryland native’s family
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The pandemic caused many people to feel stuck. The uncertainty combined with orders to stay inside and social distance led to feelings of isolation, stress, anxiety and depression. At the start, Maryland Native and veteran Teresa Meade struggled to navigate her emotions. Typically, […]