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 […]
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Bill Pushes for Greater Racial Equity in Baltimore
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO Baltimore is one small step closer to addressing generations of inequity inherent in how city government does business, thanks to legislation currently moving through City Council. The Equity Assessment Program (CCB #18-0223) was unanimously approved by the Baltimore Planning Commission this week. The legislation is a super-sized municipal equity […]
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Maryland Senate Hopefuls Appeal to Church Members
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com On May 24, eight candidates running to represent their districts in the Maryland Senate voiced their views during a forum at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FCG). The senatorial candidates were invited to the forum because of the church’s reach and parishioners’ concerns. FCG, which has an estimated […]
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Newcomer Lewis Seeks Council Seat with Positive Message
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com During the Nov. 6 general election, voters in the District will elect a independent at-large representative on the council. Rustin Lewis hopes residents will consider his bid. “I come from a non-profit background and I work at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) as a member of […]
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Battle for DC Dems Central Committee
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com On June 19, District of Columbia voters will go to the polls to vote in the Democratic primary. Many will focus on the mayoral, attorney general, D.C. Council chairman, and ward council races. However, near the bottom of each ballot will be positions that don’t get a lot of […]