By AFRO Staff The historic Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Baltimore (IMA), a federation of clergy activists from across the Baltimore metro area, has endorsed Kweisi Mfume for the 7th Congressional District special election being held on Feb. 4, to fill the seat vacated after the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings. The prominent group of clergy […]
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Maryland General Assembly 2020
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com The 2020 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly officially began on Jan. 8, amidst what many would characterize as catastrophic changes. Last year, the longtime Speaker of the House, Michael Bush died and Speaker Pro Tem Adrienne Jones was elected the first woman and first Black Speaker […]
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OP-ed: Washington Outlines Crime Plan
The following is the opinion of Sen. Mary Washington, candidate for Mayor of Baltimore; it is not an endorsement by the AFRO. We invite other candidates for Baltimore Mayor to submit OP-eds of 700 words or less. The AFRO reserves the right to edit them as we see fit. By Mary Washington Violence has many faces in our […]
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City Solicitor Davis Resigns
By Stephen Janis and Taya Graham Special to the AFRO The abrupt departure of the city’s top legal advisor is prompting speculation about both the timing and motive of his resignation. Recently, Baltimore City Solicitor Andre Davis announced his retirement just after Christmas telling the AFRO he simply lacked the energy to continue in his […]
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Pugh’s Latest Charge Could Add 10 years
By Brian White Associated Press Baltimore’s disgraced ex-mayor has been charged with perjury for failing to disclose her business interests in a self-published children’s book, Maryland’s state prosecutor announced on Dec. 18. Catherine Pugh, a Democrat who has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to her “Healthy Holly” books, failed to disclose her business interests […]
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Mosby: Hogan Initiative ‘Problematic’
By Stephen Janis Special to the AFRO A proposal from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to beef up law enforcement in the city is coming under scrutiny Concerns are being raised after the governor announced a plan to add roughly a dozen prosecutors to the Maryland Attorney General’s office next year to bolster crime fighting efforts […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Mfume Mobilizes Several Prominent Women
By AFRO Staff Kweisi Mfume is garnering support from some of the region’s most prominent women in his bid to regain the 7th District Congressional seat he once held. “Women for Mfume,” are organizing on behalf of the former NAACP president and bringing forward several issues important to many American women. The effort is being […]
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What Does $2.4M buy?
By J. K. Schmid Special to AFRO Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott and City Councilman Zeke Cohen hosted a hearing on the city’s response to the Kirwan Commission Report on Dec. 3. The commission, named for William English “Brit” Kirwan, Chancellor Emeritus for the University System of Maryland, proposes $4 billion in additional funding […]
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Washington: ’I Lead With Integrity’
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor Sen. Mary Washington, who recently declared her candidacy for Mayor of Baltimore, concedes she took a slightly circuitous route to finally settle in the city she now wants to lead. “I was going to be an elementary school teacher,” revealed Washington during a wide-ranging conversation with the AFRO. The Philadelphia […]
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Rep. Cummings’ Daughters Back Aide in Race Against His Wife
By The Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Elijah Cummings’ daughters are supporting one of his longtime aides in the race for his seat, which is being sought by the late congressman’s widow. News outlets report 37-year-old Jennifer Cummings issued a statement last week saying Harry Spikes embodies the same spirit as her father, whom he […]
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It’s Official: Carter Launches Campaign for the Seventh
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com Last week, Sen. Jill P. Carter confided to the AFRO that she had already made the decision to run for the seat once held by the late Rep. Elijah E. Cummings. But, what Carter, who currently represents the 41st District of Baltimore City was grappling with was the […]
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Pettit: ‘She’s In Big Trouble’
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, syoes@afro.com Former Baltimore Mayor faces the possibility of more than 125 years in prison. A Dwight Pettit, the formidable Baltimore defense attorney, has also been a go- to legal analyst for decades. This week he was thrust into the position of assessing the legal peril of his longtime friend and former […]
