Bethesda, MD – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jon Baron called on Governor Hogan to require COVID vaccination or weekly testing for all Maryland public school students aged 16+, and to require vaccination for all school staff. Baron’s call follows today’s announcement by the FDA that the agency has given full approval to the Pfizer vaccine for all […]
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Duck Duck Jeep craze spreads joy with inclusivity
By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO With so much polarization in the world, there is finally something to unite us: Duck Duck Jeep. Duck Duck Jeep is a fairly new craze where Jeep Wrangler owners go around “ducking” other Jeep Wrangler owners by taking a rubber duckie and placing it on the Jeep’s door […]
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National Black Movie Association celebrates with ‘Respect’
The National Black Movie Association hosted a screening of {Respect} starring Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com A lot of instances in the Black community did not gain full R-E-S-P-E-C-T until the whole narrative was exposed in art- and often through […]
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Three Marylanders join inaugural class of social justice fellows
Abigail Johnson of Silver Spring, Md. is one of three Marylanders to receive a spot in the Memorial Foundation’s inaugural Social Justice Fellowship Program, which honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Three Maryland locals, Emanuel Yisreal of Owings Mills, Silver Springs’ […]
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Seniors Up & Moving: Staying healthy later in life
LeCount Holmes By Mylika Scatliffe Special to the AFRO LeCount Holmes has a passion for keeping senior citizens healthy. More specifically he wishes for seniors to be healthy, productive, and not to give in to aging. While working for SAGE (Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally), a program in Prince George’s County, Md., he decided to further […]
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Greenbelt becomes first city to take reparations issue to the polls
By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO In an historic move on April 14, the House Judiciary Committee voted to move forward House Resolution 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, or H.R. 40. The bill was introduced in 1989 by the late Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), but was never passed. […]
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“Maternal Health Crisis” behind push to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage
(Photo/cdc.gov) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection BALTIMORE — Maternal mortality rates are higher for women of color, and the issue is getting renewed attention from state and federal lawmakers. A Maryland legislator said the state needs to do more to prevent racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, D-Montgomery County, speaking at […]
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Alzheimer’s Association addresses the need for African-American participation in clinical trials
Alzheimer’s advocate Ernestine Jones Jolivet encourages African Americans to participate in clinical trials that determine the effectiveness of treatments and therapies. By AFRO Staff Statistics show that African Americans are less likely to be asked to participate in clinical trials. The reason this disparity exists—and the method to solve the problem—was presented at the 2021 […]
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Prince George’s County Public Schools stays with mask mandate
In this May 21, 2021 file photo, a person holds a mask while walking outside in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will continue a safety-first strategy as officials prepare to welcome students back to school in the midst of a new phase […]
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Prince Georges County Public Schools hold Summer School Graduation
Prince Georges County Public Schools hold Summer School Graduation August 4 for 875 traditional and alternative high school students who completed requirements for graduation over the summer. PGCPS’ mask mandate was in place over the summer and will continue when students return to in-person learning this Fall. (Courtesy photo).
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New Prince George’s County housing coalition launches
Ashanti Martinez, CASA Prince Georges County Policy Analyst For CASA speaks at a recent event to launch the PG County Housing Justice Coalition. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and advocates across Prince George’s County launched the Prince George’s County Housing Justice Coalition this week at CASA headquarters […]
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Biden nominates Prince George’s Delegate for Maryland’s U.S. Attorney
Del. Erek Barron (D- District 24) was nominated by President Joe Biden as the next U.S. Attorney for Maryland. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Prince George’s County Delegate Erek Barron (D-District 24) is on the verge of making history. President Joe Biden nominated Barron, 47, to serve as the next […]