Judy Thomas worked for Larry King for almost 20 years. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor More than 40 years ago, Judith Thomas had a brief interview opportunity to work for legendary broadcaster Larry King, and that chance meeting turned into an almost 20-year tenure with the “King of Talk,” plus a friendship […]
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Richard Collins III’s killer sentenced to life in prison
Sean Urbanski, 25, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Army Lt. Richard Collins III (pictured) in May 2017. (Courtesy Photo) By Michael Kunzelman Associated Press A White man who stabbed a Black college student to death at a bus stop on the University of Maryland’s flagship College Park campus was sentenced […]
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Hogan establishes redistricting reform commission
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. (AP Photo) By DARRYL KINSEY JR. BOWIE, Md. — In the latest effort to resolve a gerrymandering issue in the state, Gov. Larry Hogan, R, this month announced the formation of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. Hogan’s executive order comes 18 months after the Supreme Court declared that federal courts had […]
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Comcast introduces the fastest internet speeds over Wi-Fi across the Northeast
PHILADELPHIA – January 20, 2021 – Comcast announced today that it has introduced the fastest internet speeds over Wi-Fi available across the Northeast including 14 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington D.C. Customers can now take advantage of advanced Wi-Fi technology that is capable of delivering Wi-Fi speeds faster than a Gig to support the […]
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‘Chucks & Pearls:’ the force behind Madame VP Kamala Harris
“Chucks and Pearls” (Courtesy Photo) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO “We’re going to stroll to the polls, ‘Skee-Wee’ at the Inauguration and turn the White House pink and green.” That’s just one of the statements made by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in reference to Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. Harris is the […]
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Presidential Inauguration brought a sense of relief and pride to P.G. County family
The swearing in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meant a great deal to the Brown family, as HBCU graduates and members of Black greek organizations. (Photo by Jordan Brown) By Jordan D. Brown Special to the AFRO “Finally!” Jonathan Brown shouted as Joe Biden was sworn into office on Jan. 20 […]
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NAFEO celebrates life and legacy of former NAFEO CEO, Dr. Samuel L. Myers; calls on Maryland to settle coalition of equity & excellence vs. State of Maryland in his honor
Dr. Samuel L. Myers (Photo/NAFEO) The NAFEO Nation– the 106 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 80 Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) celebrates the life and rich legacy of Dr. Samuel L. Myers, NAFEO President (1977-1995) who passed on January 8, 2021 in his 101st year of life. Dr. Lezli Baskerville, President & CEO of […]
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Mike Miller, longtime Senate President Dead at 78
In this Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 file photo, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller speaks with members of the news media after listening to Gov. Larry Hogan deliver his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature in Annapolis, Md. Former Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller has […]
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Pillar of the community dies of COVID-19
The Rev. Anthony Lee, right, husband to First Lady Earline Lee, left and father of four, died on Jan. 4 of complications from COVID-19. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the world, many people run to their church leaders for comfort. However one pillar in […]
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Ponzi scheme: Largo men scam millions, FBI seeks victims
(By hafakot_Shutterstock) By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO A Maryland Grand Jury has handed down indictments for a trio of local businessmen accused of running a Ponzi scheme that left investors with losses estimated to be as high as $28 million. The FBI is also seeking victims of the scheme run by men purporting […]
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An open letter: State buildings should not be named after Senator Miller
Mayor Colin Byrd of Greenbelt, Md. (Courtesy photo) Last week, Senator Mike Miller announced that he was retiring from the Maryland state senate, for health reasons and we join many Marylanders in wishing him the best of health and spirit in retirement. We acknowledge the unparalleled longevity of his tenure in office and his tenure […]
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Comptroller Franchot announces forbearance for business tax returns and payments
Extension also provided for withholding and estimated income tax filings and payments ANNAPOLIS, Md. (January 6, 2021) – Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that his agency has extended filing and payment deadlines for certain Maryland business taxes and quarterly estimated income tax returns and payments that would be due in January, February and March 2021 […]