By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business WriterReport for America Corps Membermsayles@afro.com Since 1999, the Maryland Health Care for All Coalition has been on a mission to secure quality, affordable healthcare for all Marylanders. Comprising hundreds of faith, labor, business and community organizations from across the state, the organization is the largest and most diverse coalition of […]
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State Board of Elections Announces New Early Voting, Voter Registration Dates
This story originally appeared on Maryland Matters By Bennett Leckrone Early voting for the delayed July 19 primary will begin on July 7, according to an announcement Monday from the Maryland State Board of Elections. The deadline for primary voters to request a mail-in ballot is July 12, according to the Maryland Elections Administrator Linda H. […]
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Legislative Brief HB0007
By J. J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO In July of 2019, Thomas D. Zdon was involved in a motorcycle accident that resulted in the death of his wife, Sherry Zdon. They were hit head on by an oncoming vehicle near the Conowingo Dam. The crash caused the loss of Mr. Zdon’s left arm and […]
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Maryland drivers celebrate gas price reduction as governor approves fuel tax moratorium
By Stephen Neukam, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS— Maryland drivers saw an immediate reduction in their gas prices Thursday as Republican Gov. Larry Hogan signed into law a 30-day moratorium on the state’s tax on fuel. The 37-cent reduction is one of the first in the nation and one of the rare few since policy makers […]
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Soaring gas prices push Maryland drivers to alter travel, spending decisions
By JOE RYAN, Capital News Service BALTIMORE – Hunter Williams stopped at a BP gas station in south Baltimore this week to add a little bit more to the tank. Normally, Williams, in town from Ohio to visit his daughter, would spend $40 and have a nearly full tank. But not this time. With prices […]
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Women who are ‘winning’ and speaking at the AFRO’s Black Business Matters Expo
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com This year the Afro-American Newspapers (AFRO) is highlighting ‘Women Who Win’ at its Black Business Matters Expo, which takes place on March 24. During the celebration, numerous exemplary Black business women will have the chance to talk about their professional journey, offer advice, […]
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A welcome haunting
By Savannah G.M. Wood, Special to the AFRO During the past three years, I have been immersed in the AFRO American Newspapers’ archives. As Executive Director of Afro Charities, I am working with the AFRO to care for this collection and make it more publicly accessible. As a descendant of the AFRO’s founders, I often […]
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Frances L. Murphy, II – A remarkable winner in life and in death
By Frances (Toni) Murphy Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher My mother, Frances L. Murphy II, was a winner and a role model to many- especially aspiring Black journalists. For most of her life she enjoyed two professions: working at the AFRO founded by her grandfather, John H. Murphy Sr., and teaching. She began her newspaper […]
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Hogan pays homage to Harriet Tubman, one of ‘Maryland’s truest heroes’
By Demetrius Dillard, Special to the AFRO In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of her birth, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has officially proclaimed 2022 as “The Year of Harriet Tubman” in his state. “Today, I’m pleased to announce that we here in the state of Maryland are officially declaring 2022 as the Year of Harriet […]
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Scams Can Happen to Anyone: How Can You Protect Yourself?
By Alphonso Pearson, Chase Community Manager Chances are you, or someone up know has been a victim of fraud or a finance scam. As a result of the pandemic, fraudsters have been using consumer vulnerability to uncover new ways to find new victims. The good news is that there are simple ways to stay safe […]
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Black women have the highest breast cancer mortality rate – here’s how to monitor your breast health
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, outside of skin cancers. One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetimes. Of all racial and ethnic groups, Black women tend to be disproportionately […]
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Legislative Brief HB1021
By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO All around the country General Assemblies everywhere are discussing the importance of gun laws. With states like Alabama lowering standards for permits for gun owners addressed by their bill (HB272), the idea of what gun legislation within the state of Maryland is also being revised. Why? With major […]