By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO Candidates for the District of Columbia’s City Council chairman and at-large member spent the evening of May 30 answering tough questions about criminal justice reform. One candidate called for the ouster of Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham and another said the city should fire “bad cops.” Candidates at […]
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Goodwin’s Personal Stake in DC’s Affordable Housing Crisis
By Brigette White, Special to the AFRO The District is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis with the median price of a one-bedroom apartment $1,310 per month and a two-bedroom going for $1,520 according to Apartmentlist.com. “For many families, rent is a financial burden that adversely affects their economic well-being, which is often tenuous […]
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Muhammad Ali May Receive Presidential Pardon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he may pardon another late heavyweight boxing champion — this time, Muhammad Ali. Trump tells reporters he’s looking at “thousands of names” of people who could be granted clemency. The late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali. (Courtesy Photo/Library Of Congress) Trump’s already granted a posthumous pardon to boxing’s […]
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In Nasty Prince George’s County Executive Race, An Oasis of Civility
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com The race for county executive for Prince George’s County has taken a touchy turn. Affiliates of former U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards accuse Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks of being a tool of the county business and political establishment. Alsobrooks is crying foul to that accusation, while […]
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Roberts Wants Excellence in Prince George’s County Clerks’ Office
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Denise Roberts has been a customer of the Prince George’s County’s Clerk of the Courts office. She thinks there should be improvements there and she is the one who can implement the needed changes. “I’m running to make the courthouse better and more efficient,” Roberts told the AFRO. “The […]
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Race For the 41st Unearths Old Political Grudges
By Stephen Janis, Special to the AFRO A series of legal maneuvers to keep a controversial candidate on the ballot in a key state senate race is raising questions. The 41st District showdown pits former State Del. Jill P Carter, against political newcomer J.D. Merrill, a Baltimore city school teacher. But, the race is coming under […]
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The Race War Will Not Be Televised
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com “You will not be able to stay home, brother You will not be able to plug in, turn on and drop out You will not be able to lose yourself on skag and skip Skip out for beer during commercials Because the revolution will not be televised” -Gil Scott Heron, […]
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Following Court Loss, Ervin Keeps Options Open
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO All options are still on the table for Maryland gubernatorial candidate Valerie Ervin as the days wind down before the start of early voting on June 14 and Maryland’s primary June 26. Anne Arundel Circuit Court Judge William C. Mulford II, handed down a decision this week denying the […]
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Larry Young Hosts Gubernatorial Debate
WOLB radio host Larry Young hosted a gubernatorial debate between Democrats on June 5. From left: Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, Jim Shea, Rich Madaleno, Alec Ross, Rushern Baker, Valerie Ervin and Ben Jealous (not pictured). (Twitter photo)
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Trump Commutes Sentence for Kardashian-Backed Drug Offender
By The Associated Press President Donald Trump commuted the sentence June 6 of a woman serving a life sentence for drug offenses whose cause was championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian West in a recent visit to the White House. Trump commuted the sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, two White House officials said. The […]
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Trump Calls Off Eagles Visit Over Anthem Dispute
By The Associated Press Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday, citing the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem. Trump said in a statement that some […]