By AFRO Staff Baltimore has experienced a variety of highs and lows this year. From hosting the HBCU basketball teams involved in CIAA to the launch of the guaranteed income pilot, the year has offered a plethora of eye-catching headlines. Read below and take a walk down 2022’s memory lane. Where were you when some […]
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Mfume secures over $23,965,000 for direct investments in local community organizations
By Office of Congressman Kweisi Mfume WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) voted to secure more than $23,965,000 in Community Project Funding for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District in the final 2023 appropriations government funding package today. A listing of each project is found below. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into […]
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Regina Boyce and Elizabeth Embry poised to jointly serve District 43
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Regina T. Boyce (D-MD-43A) and Elizabeth Embry are the projected representatives of District 43A although the Maryland State Board of Elections has not certified the results. “The Boyce – Embry ticket was the strongest possible collaboration,” Nina Kasniunas, an associate political science professor […]
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Community leaders and JHU students reflect on the midterm election results
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Former Sen. Barbara Mikulski recently joined forces with Stephanie Young, executive director of the nonpartisan organization, When We All Vote, a non-profit organization, to discuss the results of the 2022 midterm election with students from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and community members. The […]
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BALTIMORE CITY BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS TRANSITIONS TO HYBRID PUBLIC MEETINGS
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Residents and elected officials hope new governor will improve collaborative relationship with Baltimore policymakers
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Many Baltimoreans think of their city as a town independent of Maryland. Whether the sentiment is due to Baltimore’s location or the distinct culture, the poor collaboration between Baltimore City and the state of Maryland doesn’t help the attitude. In a recent interview […]
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Del. Stephanie Smith’s path to Annapolis
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com An avid community leader from the start, Del. Stephanie Smith, born in Virginia Beach, Va., is running for re-election in District 45 of Maryland. “My biggest inspiration was my grandmother,” said Smith. “I was blessed to have my grandmother and grandfather in my […]
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AFRO endorsements for the 2022 midterm elections
The AFRO American Newspapers is proud to present a list of endorsements for the 2022 Midterm Election. Take a look at the candidates we believe will move Maryland and the District of Columbia forward if they are voted into office or elected to continue their service. Make sure you have this week’s edition of the […]
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Baltimore City urgently needs poll workers!
Election Day is days away and Baltimore City is still short 1,000 election judges! In order to ensure that Baltimore has enough staff to run every polling location on election day, we need your help! What Does an Election Judge Do?Election judges work from 7 am – 8 pm (not including additional set up and […]
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Court temporarily blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
By Jim Salter, The Associated Press A federal appeals court on Oct. 21 issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans, throwing the program into limbo just days after people began applying for loan forgiveness. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued the stay […]
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Baltimore voters mull term limits as Election Day looms
By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFROfbelfakir@afro.com Voters in Baltimore are divided on term limits for Baltimore city elected officials as they are getting ready to cast votes in the general election next month. Term limits is a legal restriction that spells out how long elected officials can hold office. This fall election, however, voters […]
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Blight, crime and public health: Mayor Brandon Scott speaks on his use of Baltimore’s ARPA funds
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com As funds from Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) continue to flow down to communities across the nation, Mayor Brandon Scott spoke with the AFRO about his use of the money and his plan of action to improve Baltimore. “ARPA has been a […]
